Oxygen Bleach Overview
Sodium Percarbonate, Sodium Perborate Monohydrate, Sodium Perborate Tetrahyrate
People have been using chlorine bleach in their laundries since the end of the 18th century. While these products work very well in whitening clothes, chlorine bleaches do have a negative effect upon the environment because of their chemistry. Care must be taken in using chlorine bleach as it is toxic to humans, animals, and plants.* Also, we all have experienced destroying a colored article of clothing because chlorine bleach was accidentally spilled on it.
Tropical Traditions Oxygen Bleach is a safe and effective alternative to chlorine based products and it can be used in many applications in and around the home. It is based on sodium percarbonate which uses oxygen for destaining and deodorizing. Oxygen Bleach is safe to use at all temperatures, on most washable fabrics, and all colors, in hard or soft water, and is compatible with other household cleaners. Also, it produces no harmful by-products which negatively affect the environment. Unlike chlorine bleach, which can merely cover up a stain, Tropical Traditions oxygen bleach attacks and breaks down organic stains to totally remove them from the garment.
Uses and Instructions
Laundry
- In the laundry oxygen bleach is used to destain, deodorize, and whiten. It is very effective as a laundry presoak for heavily stained articles. For light soils add 1 ounce of oxygen bleach with your laundry detergent per load. For moderate soils use 2 ounces and for heavily soiled articles use 4 ounces.
- To whiten and deodorize diapers add 4-6 ounces of oxygen bleach into the soak cycle. 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 2 ounces of oxygen bleach per gallon of water for at least one hour, or overnight, then rinse.
Kitchen
- For stained plastic ware, dishes, dish rags and dish towels add 1-2 ounces of oxygen bleach to the container to be cleaned or to the dishwater and soak for at least 15 minutes.
- To keep your drains and disposals clear and smelling fresh add 1 ounce of oxygen bleach in 8 ounces of hot water and allow solution to sit in drain overnight.
Bathroom
- For septic systems add 4 ounces of oxygen bleach to toilet and flush into the septic system twice a week.
- For toilets add 3 ounces of oxygen bleach, wait 15 minutes then scrub.
- For shower curtains soak in one ounce of oxygen bleach per gallon of hot water; for mildew stains soak overnight.
- For bathtub and shower use make a paste of oxygen bleach with hot water, scrub with a cloth or sponge, wait 15 minutes then rinse or use.
Yard
- For deodorizing garbage cans add 1/2 ounce of oxygen bleach per gallon of water and let soak.
- For lawn furniture add 2 ounces of oxygen bleach to hot water, scrub, wait 15 minutes, then rinse.
- For all weather carpeting add 4 ounces of oxygen bleach to a gallon of warm water scrub with a stiff broom, wait 20 minutes then rinse.
Household
- To destain and deodorize carpets add one ounce of oxygen bleach per gallon of carpet shampoo prior to cleaning.
- To remove mold and mildew from carpeting add 2-4 ounces of oxygen bleach per gallon of hot water, apply generously to stain, wait 10 minutes, then vacuum with extractor.
- For acoustic tiles add 6 ounces of oxygen bleach per gallon of hot water, spray on tiles, wait 15 minutes then rinse.
- For mops add 3 ounces of oxygen bleach to a gallon of hot water, soak overnight then rinse.
- For mildew removal or to clean baseboards or basement floors after water damage from flooding add 4 ounces of oxygen bleach to a gallon of hot water, scrub surface, wait 30 minutes then rinse. oxygen bleach is safe for use in a closed environment.
- To clean and deodorize cat litter boxes soak them in 3 ounces of oxygen bleach per gallon of water for 20 minutes then rinse.
- For urine, feces, or vomit stains on carpets or upholstery, add one teaspoon of oxygen bleach to 8 ounces of water, wipe onto stain, wait 10 minutes then rinse.
Camping
- To clean and deodorize coolers add 2 ounces of oxygen bleach per gallon of hot water, soak for 20 minutes, then rinse.
- For boat sails, cushions, ropes, camping gear, tents, tarps, etc. add 4 of oxygen bleach ounces per gallon of hot water soak for 30 minutes then rinse.
Wood Decks
- oxygen bleach is excellent for cleaning and restoring wood decks. It removes organic stains from leaf stains to BBQ grease, removes mold and mildew as well as sun faded and discolored wood layers. Makes your deck look almost new!!! It doesn't; harm your plants, grass or landscaping in any way!
- To clean your deck first remove any loose soils or other matter. Dissolve 6 ounces of oxygen bleach Destainer and Deodorizer in a gallon of hot water (generally takes about 5 minutes). Apply to wet deck.
- For railings a hand pump sprayer does a really excellent job. Wait 10-15 minutes. Scrub with a stiff broom or brush, then rinse. oxygen bleach is not suitable for use with silk or wool.
