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What are Soft Detergents?

Cleaning agents that break down in nature.

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What is Sterilization?

The removal or destruction of all microorganisms, including pathogenic and other bacteria, vegetative forms, and spores.

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What is a Surfactant?

A detergent compound that promotes lathering.

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What is Nitrilotriacetic Acid (NTA)?

A compound now replacing phosphates in detergents.

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What is Recycling?

Separating, collecting, processing, marketing, and ultimately using a material that would have been thrown away.

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What is Sanitation?

Control of physical factors in the human environment that could harm development, health, or survival.

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