In general, a surface soiled with something of a mineral nature can be effectively cleaned with an acidic detergent, whereas alkaline detergents are used for surfaces soiled with organic matter.

• 一般而言，被具有无机物特性的物质污染的表面可使用酸性去污剂有效清洁，反之，碱性去污剂用于清洁被有机物污染的表面。