Cleaning products play an pivitol role in our daily lives by safely and effectively removing soils, germs and other contaminants, they help us to keep us healthy, care for our homes and possessions, and make our surroundings more pleasant. The Soap and Detergent Association of Canada (S.D.A.C) recognizes that public understanding of the safety and benefits of cleaning products is critical to their proper use. To help foster this understanding, we’ve created a summary of key developments in the history of cleaning products, including the chemistry of how they work; the procedures used to evaluate their safety for people and the environment; the functions of various products and their ingredients; and the most common manufacturing processes. This section is intended to be a valuable information resource about cleaning products for consumers, educators, students, media, government officials, businesses and others. Chemistry To understand what is needed to achieve ...