Sodium Percarbonate / Oxygen Bleach
Sodium percarbonate improves the performance of conventional detergents and shampoos on stubborn stains. It is a gentle stain remover for synthetic carpeting and upholstery fabrics. It saves time by allowing cleaning in one pass that would perhaps have taken two or three passes with a carpet cleaner that uses shampoo only. It improves personal safety by eliminating the need to use harsher cleaning or stain removal products. It also eliminates the need for expensive pre-spotters and stain removers. It prolongs carpet cleaner machine life by reducing the use of harsh and corrosive products. It is very effective as a laundry presoak for heavily stained items. It brightens colours and prevents fabric from become yellowed or darkened - Do not use on wool/silk items.
On wood it is effective in removing mildew stains and weathering. The sodium carbonate acts as a built-in detergent, removing dirt and other deposits. Thus, sodium percarbonate-based cleaners are effective in removing dirt, mildew and weathered grey residues. Once treated the wood returns to its natural original appearance. Oxygen bleach is excellent for cleaning and removing organic stains (such as coffee, tea, wine, fruit juices, foods, sauces, grass, pet stains and blood) from fabrics, plastics, fiberglass, porcelain, ceramics, wood, carpets, asphalt, concrete, etc. Oxygen bleach containing products can be used in any place in or around the house for stain removal/need to be deodorized; they are efficient, safe and economical.
Benefits:
- No environmental hazards - breaks down to oxygen, water and sodium carbonate (soda ash) in your wash water.
- Effectively kills wide range of bacteria, mould, algae, viruses, fungi
- It brightens colours and prevents fabrics from becoming yellowed or darkened
- Effective stain removal on a multitude of surfaces
- In the laundry Sodium Percarbonate is used to remove stains, deodorize, and whiten. It is very effective as a laundry presoak for heavily stained items.
Common Uses:
- Laundry cleaner & whitening agent
- Spot cleaning fabrics
- Carpet & Upholstery cleaning and pre-spotting
- Kitchen surfaces and utensils
- Remove staining from cups, Coffee Pots etc
- Fridges & freezers
- Chopping Boards
- Bathroom surfaces
- Mildew Removal tiles, grouting and walls
- Wood Decks and wooden garden furniture
- Plastic garden furniture
- Kills algae and moss on driveways, patios, brickwork and roofs.
- General household Cleaning
- Sterilizing utensils in hairdressers and barbers
How to use sodium percarbonate / oxygen bleach:
Dilution rates for sodium percarbonate / oxygen bleach:
5g = 1 heaped teaspoon 30g = 1/4 cupful 60g = 1/2 cupful
How to use oxygen bleach for Laundry Applications: For light soils add 30g of Sodium Percarbonate / oxygen bleach with your laundry detergent per load. For moderate soils use 60g (1/2 cupful) and for heavily soiled articles use 120g. In the laundry Sodium Percarbonate is used to remove stains, deodorize, and whiten. It is very effective as a laundry pre-soak for heavily stained articles. Soak in hot water for at least 30 minutes, or overnight, then complete wash cycle. For whitening old linens and yellowed window shears, deodorizing and cleaning tennis shoes, or to get rid of yellow armpit stains on shirts: soak in a solution containing 60g of Sodium Percarbonate in 5 litres of water for at least one hour, or overnight, then rinse.
How to use oxygen bleach for For general cleaning: Dissolve 25g per litre of warm/hot water For Heavy cleaning: Dissolve 60g per litre of warm/hot water Soaking: Dissolve between 15g and 60g per litre of warm/hot water To make a paste mix 30g of powder with just enough warm water that the paste forms.
How to use oxygen bleach as a Carpet Pre-spotter / stain remover: Add 30g per litre of water. apply to stain ensuring that it is well soaked. Leave for up to 10 minutes. Lift residue with white paper towelling. Repeat cleaning if necessary. After carpet has been cleaned rinse with clean water and absorb with towelling. repeat rinsing.
How to use oxygen bleach for Kitchen Cleaning: For general cleaning and deodorising of work surfaces, fridges, floors, walls etc use 25g per litre of water. Apply to surface by spraying, mopping or wiping. Allow to remain on surface for 5-10 minutes and rinse off.
How to use oxygen bleach for Cleaning Decks: Dissolve 50-60g of sodium percarbonate / oxygen bleach per litre of warm/hot water. Each litre will clean approx 5m2 of surface. Brush decking first to remove all loose debris, leaves, rubbish etc. Apply solution to the surface and allow to work for 30-60 minutes, scrub with stiff brush and rinse off. For stubborn stains further applications will be necessary.
How to use oxygen bleach for Mould & Mildew Removal: Dissolve 60g of sodium percarbonate per litre of warm/hot water. Apply to surface and allow to remain for 30mins to 1 hour. agitate with a soft brush and rinse thoroughly. Please Note: There are many types of moulds and although sodium percarbonate is effective against many of them it will not be effective against all of them and we cannot guarantee success.
How to use oxygen bleach for stain removal: Soak items in a solution containing 60g per litre of water. Leave for 15-20 mins. Remove and rinse thoroughly.
How to use oxygen bleach for Cleaning Machines: make up a solution of 25g dissolved in 1 litre water. Switch on Machine and pour in the solution and allow it to circulate. drain off solution. Rinse thoroughly by circulating clean water through the machine.
How to use oxygen bleach for Bathroom Cleaning: For toilet cleaning add 3/4 of a cup containing 90/100g, wait for 15 minutes then scrub. For bathtub cleaning, make a paste using Sodium Percarbonate and hot water, scrub and leave for 15 minutes before rinsing as normal.
Pre-mixed solutions Of Sodium Percarbonate / oxygen bleach will remain active for 5 to 6 hours, after which they should be discarded. Unused material may be poured down the drain or into a septic tank. It will actually help clean and deodorize your pipes, drains, toilets etc. Sodium percarbonate solutions are most effective when mixed and used in warm to hot solutions (30o to 60o C).