Question: what solvents are used at home?
Answer: Acetone. In everyday use as nail varnish remover, but dissolves many other organic materials and plastics. ...  Alcohol. Isopropyl (rubbing alcohol) is a very good degreasing agent but safe on most plastics. ...  Butane. ...  Oils. ...  Cyclic hydrocarbons. ...  Chlorinated hydrocarbons. ...  And finally WATER, the universal solvent!