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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.
Add one ounce of plain laundry bleach, then one ounce of white vinegar. This simple, inexpensive solution will kill the vast majority of pathogens on sponges, dishcloths, cutting boards, countertops and dish pans. Do not mix undiluted bleach and vinegar. It has to be diluted with 10 to 20 times as much water.