Oxygen Bleach – 500g

Oxygen bleach is the common term for sodium percarbonate, a compound of natural soda crystals and hydrogen peroxide. Oxygen bleach is a safer alternative to chlorine bleach to get your clothes clean and remove stains.

Oxygen bleach is widely used in detergents and other cleaning products and comes in a solid, powder-like form, usually diluted in water before use.

Once oxygen bleach comes in contact with water, a chemical reaction occurs and the substance releases oxygen bubbles which break down dirt, stains, smells and germs and bacteria. Oxygen bleach is effective in stain removal.

Oxygen bleach powder is considered environmentally friendly, as the only by-product is soda ash – a non-toxic substance, safe for the water supply.

How to Use Oxygen Bleach Powder in Your Laundry
Oxygen bleach is best for tackling organic stains on clothing, such as food and drink, grass, dirt, and bodily fluids. Though it can reduce the appearance of grease and synthetic stains, it may not always remove them completely.

Oxygen bleach is not a harsh corrosive chemical like chlorine bleach. It doesn’t damage most fabrics, although you shouldn’t use oxygen bleach on silk or wool as it cannot differentiate between protein stains like grease and blood and protein fibres like wool and silk.

Oxygen bleach only works at temperatures of 40 C or above.