{"product_id":"sodium-percarbonate","title":"Sodium Percarbonate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sodium_percarbonate\" title=\"Sodium Percarbonate of sodium carbonate peroxide\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSodium Percarbonate\u003c\/a\u003e. The headline: Eco-friendly bleach. Yes, really. In this instance, there IS such a thing as a free lunch. It REALLY WORKS. AKA oxygen bleach, green bleach or percarbonate of soda. It's made from soda ash and hydrogen peroxide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou dissolve it in hot water (the heat is needed to activate it, to release the oxygen) and then put those tea stained dishcloths in the solution and watch in amazement as they whiten beautifully. They really do. And fast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's an excellent alternative to chlorine bleach - it's safe, non corrosive and you can pour it down the sink without worrying about what you're putting into the water system or septic tank (in fact it's sometimes used in pond maintenance to release oxygen and clean sediments, but I'd read up on that before you throw a load in your pond).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI just wish I'd known about it sooner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther cleaning uses apart from as a laundry whitener:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisinfecting - kills bacteria, fungi and mildew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll round household cleaner \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCleaning wooden items (I did the dish brush and nail brush with it - marvellous!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep you SP dry and at room temperature in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/utilitygreatbritain.co.uk\/products\/le-parfait-screw-lid-jars?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=le+parf\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" title=\"Le Parfait super jar 1 litre orange lid\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eperfect jar\u003c\/a\u003e! (see pics) These are 1 kilo bags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's a guide to some dilution\/mixing strengths and f\u003cspan\u003eor general purposes, one common guideline is to use \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e1 tablespoon per litre of hot water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e which is roughly equivalent to a 15-20g\/L solution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eGeneral Cleaning\/Mopping:\u003c\/span\u003e 20-30g per litre of hot water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eLaundry Boost (Normal Soil):\u003c\/span\u003e 1-2 tablespoons (approx. 15-30g) per wash load, added to the drum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eHeavy Staining\/Soaking:\u003c\/span\u003e 60g per 4 litres of warm water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eHeavy Duty Wood\/Deck Cleaning:\u003c\/span\u003e 100-200g per 1 litre of hot water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003ePaste for Grout\/Tough Stains:\u003c\/span\u003e 3 parts sodium percarbonate to 1 part water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eAlso useful:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAYQAA\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eActive Time:\u003c\/span\u003e Solutions remain active for 5 to 6 hours, after which they should be discarded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAYQAQ\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eSafety:\u003c\/span\u003e Do not store mixed solutions in a sealed container, as the oxygen release can cause pressure build-up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAYQAg\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eBest Use:\u003c\/span\u003e Effective on cottons, linens, and durable synthetic whites, but should \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003enot\u003c\/span\u003e be used on wool, silk, or leather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"utilitybrighton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56586020913538,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/9894\/3898\/files\/Sodium_percarbonate_package.jpg?v=1776939462","url":"https:\/\/utilitygreatbritain.co.uk\/products\/sodium-percarbonate","provider":"utilitybrighton","version":"1.0","type":"link"}