How to use natural / green bleach (Sodium Percarbonate)

Did you know that sodium hypochlorite, the active ingredient in bleach is highly toxic to animals and humans and remains in the environment for long periods? For this reason we actively look to avoid any cleaning products with this ingredient. But there is an eco-friendly alternative if you’re looking for a product that brightens fabrics, removes stains and cleans the home.

A natural bleach, also known as oxygen bleach, green bleach or Percarbonate of Soda. This is a safe and non-toxic, biodegradable alternative to harsh chlorine bleach. When dissolved in water it releases oxygen which acts as a powerful stain remover, deodoriser and disinfectant. It breaks down harmlessly to oxygen, water and sodium carbonate, so completely safe to use.

Here’s how you can use it to replace your traditional bleach that comes in single use plastic packaging:

Stain remover : Use 2-4 tablespoons in a bowl of warm water as a pre-soak to remove stains. As a stain-removal booster, add 2 tablespoon (or 4 tablespoons for tougher stains) to the laundry powder in your washing machine dispenser drawer to brighten whites and eliminate odours.

General cleaner and disinfectant : To make the solution - Add 4 tablespoons in 1 Litre of hot water. Brilliant to clean ovens, bins and toilets. For wood: brush with the solution, wait for 10 to 15 minutes then brush again and rinse well. For Stone: Apply solution and rinse well particularly on limestone, marble slabs, etc.

To unblock and clean a sink drain : Pour 2-3 tablespoons in the hole of your sink, add boiling water on top. Wait few minutes and rinse.

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Info from: Is it really Green Georgina Wilson-Powell, Ecoliving and Nancy Birtwhistle Clean & Green.

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