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Hard water contains high levels of these cations. Anionic surfactants are the most common surfactants in laundry detergents. emulsifying oil and clay soils, fabric softener residue, and are high sudsing. ether sulfates such as sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES). (charged particles) in hard water.
To make laundry detergent more effective, for example, replace borax with baking soda. In addition, baking soda and water can replace borax for a number of cleaning tasks, including cleaning fiberglass, porcelain and garbage pails. When one is seeking a deodorizer, they should look for vinegar.