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Synthetic Soap

Synthetic soaps in liquid, gel or bar form, have less scummy buildup on sinks and tubs.

by Gary Wentz

From The Family Handyman

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In terms of chemistry, some soaps aren’t really true soap.Any soap in a liquid or gel form and some bar soaps, such as Zest and Ivory, are synthetic soap. These non-soap soaps are much less likely to form that dreaded layer of tough scum on your sink or tub.

From The Family Handyman - March 2006

• • Housecleaning
• • Household Item Uses

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• Use a power buffer and automotive rubbing compound to clean soap film from glass.
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