Cleaning Agents

Which of the following is not true for cleaning agents?

• All cleaning agents are classified based on their pH level.

• Cleaning agents can be harmful to one’s health if not handled properly.

• Cleaning agent with a pH of 9.5 is considered acidic in nature.

• Cleaning agents contain active ingredients or compounds that disinfect surfaces and kill microorganisms.

Cleaning agents which are used to dissolve fats, oils, and proteins and in almost all cases are meant to be used with water are classified as

• Acidic cleaning agent

• Alkaline cleaning agent

• Neutral cleaning agent

• Degreaser cleaning agent

Ariel detergent powder is classified as

• Acidic cleaning agent

• Alkaline cleaning agent

• Neutral cleaning agent

• Degreaser cleaning agent

You were assigned by your mother to wash the plates after eating “lechon baboy” at dinner. Which cleaning agent would be best used to remove the oils sticking on the plates?

• Muriatic acid

• Joy dishwashing liquid

• Safeguard soap

• Domex

How are cleaning agents classified?

• According to their types

• According to their purpose

• By their potential hydrogen level

• None of the above

While washing almost all the plates assigned for you to clean, you noticed that the washed water in your sink did not drain due to a clogged drainer. You decided to use liquid soda. What active ingredient is present in this product?

• Sodium bisulfate

• Sodium hydroxide

• Sodium bicarbonate

• Sodium hypochlorite

Sodium bisulfate has a pH level of around 1 which means it can be classified under cleaning agents which are

• Degreaser

• Alkaline

• Neutral

• Acidic

Which precautionary measure is not included in handling most cleaning agents?

• Keep out of the reach of children

• Store in wet places

• Do not take internally

• Do not combine with other acid

The following cleaning agents are acidic except

• Hydrochloric acid

• Muriatic acid

• Vinegar

• Laundry detergent

The most important cleaning agent that has a neutral pH level.

• Water

• Dishwashing Liquid

• Bath soap

• Vinegar