When we clean our home, we clean surfaces such as floors, walls, windows, carpets and appliances. Carpets and upholstery are also included.
Given this, we must understand that no single product can provide optimal performance on all surfaces in our home. Therefore, there is a wide variety of household cleaning products on the market.
All household cleaning products are formulated to work efficiently and conveniently in our homes, however, some are designed for more general use, such as all-purpose cleaners, while others are designed to work better on specific surfaces or objects.
Given this, we must know the different types of household cleaning products in order to use them properly and obtain the best results.
For example, among household cleaning products we have multi-purpose cleaners that can be divided between abrasive and non-abrasive products.
Abrasive cleaners are designed to remove relatively large amounts of soil often found in small areas. They come in powder and liquid form.
For these household cleaning products, the degree of abrasiveness can vary. However, overuse of some abrasive cleaners can remove the enamel or coating on some surfaces, so it is important to always read and follow the manufacturer's instructions.
For example, powdered household cleaning products have a cleaning and brightening action, and also contain small amounts of surfactants to remove oily dirt. Liquid cleaners are gentler and their abrasive action is usually less than that of powders.
On the other hand, non-abrasive household cleaning products can also come in different forms, such as powder or liquid. Non-abrasive cleaners may contain antimicrobial agents for disinfection, so they will specify on the label that they “kill germs” or “disinfect.”
There are also specialty household cleaning products, which have more narrow uses than multi-purpose products. They are designed for specific surfaces, such as glass, bathrooms, ovens, drains, metal, floors, carpets, furniture and upholstery. By focusing on specific conditions, these specialized household cleaning products can provide optimal performance and convenience. Popular products include bleach, disinfectants, glass cleaners, metal cleaners, oven cleaners, shower or toilet bowl cleaners and tile cleaners.
This list of household cleaning products also includes those for specific surfaces, such as those created for carpets, furniture, leather, among others.
The range of household cleaning products is very large and ensures that we will find the ideal product for our needs.