Oxygen bleach is a cleanser that can be especially effective in combating stubborn stains. Ecological and safe alternative to chlorine bleach, this product has a variety of household applications.
What is oxygen bleach?
Oxygen bleach is a powdered preparation obtained by mixing hydrogen peroxide and soda crystals. Its mighty cleaning power is activated when dissolved in water, releasing oxygen.
Unlike ordinary chlorine bleach, oxygen does not emit toxic fumes and does not pollute the environment. It has the same strong cleansing effect but is not dangerous to health as the traditional one, whose main ingredient is sodium hypochlorite.
The specific about oxygen bleach is that the chemical reaction that releases oxygen and activates the cleansing force takes longer to act than standard bleach. Therefore, you should keep in mind that when using this product, you must wait a while to achieve the desired result.
After adding water to the bleach, you should use the mixture immediately. Do not try to store it for reuse, as the container in which you place it is in danger of exploding due to the release of oxygen and causing new clutter in the home.
Here’s what to use oxygen bleach for in the household:
Laundry bleaching
Add it to white laundry to restore the shine of the fabrics.
For more stubborn stains, soak the clothes in a basin of warm water and bleach. Leave them for at least 6 hours or overnight, and then wash them in the washing machine. Remember that you should not treat some fabrics with bleach. Always check the label before using it on new material.
Cleaning plastic containers
For plastic containers such as bottles, plates, cutting boards and enamelled sinks, place between 2-4 tbsp. Oxygen bleach to the vessel (the amount depends on the size of the vessel). Add warm water and leave on for 15 minutes. Rinse and wash as usual.
Refreshing the refrigerator
To eliminate mould, mildew and any stains of organic origin in your refrigerator, add four teacups of water at 4 tbsp. of bleach. Apply the solution with a soft cloth directly to the contaminated surface. Wait 15 minutes and rinse.
Unclogging of canals
Oxygen bleach will save you from buying special detergents for unclogging and cleaning the sewer. Pour a solution of 1 teacup of hot water and 2 tbsp. Bleach directly into the canal. If you have the opportunity, leave it overnight and rinse it with water in the morning. Repeat the procedure at least once a month to keep the sewer clean.
In the bathroom
To keep the toilet clean and fresh:
- Add 4 tbsp. of bleach and wait 15 minutes.
- Clean the surface well with a brush or sponge.
- For sinks, showers and baths, make a paste by adding less water to the bleach.
- Spread the mixture well, leaving it to act again for about 20 minutes.
You can also clean bathroom curtains with bleach. What you need to do is soak them in a basin of hot water and 2 tbsp. of bleach. Once they are long enough, rinse them and let them dry in the sun.
Cleaning dirty trash cans
Mix 4 tbsp. bleach with a few glasses of hot water and pour the solution into an empty trash can. Leave for a few hours to kill all the bacteria and remove stains and odours. Rinse well and wait for it to dry completely before using it again.
Refreshing cleaning tools
Cleaning tools also need care not to become a breeding ground for germs and infections.
You can clean the mop for the floor, rags and soft towels by adding 6 tbsp. oxygen bleach to 5 litres of warm water. Soak the towels in the mixture and leave them overnight. Then rinse them and let them dry before using them again.
How to save yourself from the chaos in the bathroom?
No matter how big the bathroom is, there is always chaos around the sink. Initially, there was only soap and a glass of toothbrushes, but after a while, night cream, shaving foam, makeup brushes, perfume and whatnot appeared. The accumulation of many products in the bathroom, in addition to clutter, leads to faster contamination of the room.
To deal with the chronic mess in the bathroom and not allow it to come back again, we offer you a few ideas to forget about it forever:
Use a tray
A large part of the products you store in the bathroom is liquids. We risk spilling something during their daily use if they are not closed properly. In order not to lead to more misunderstandings, we recommend that you place small trays in the bathroom on which to arrange the bottles. So even if something spills, it will not cause significant damage, and your products will be set and always in the same place.
Systematise in boxes
All those small items like hairpins and rubber bands, makeup pads and ear sticks, which always seem to be on display and have no fixed place, you can organise in plastic boxes or recycled old glass jars and metal tea and coffee boxes.
Arrange the drawers
Usually, in the bathroom drawers, there is chaos of all sorts of gadgets – tweezers, scissors, jars, bottles and whatnot. All these things pile up until you can’t find anything at some point.
One solution to this problem is to use a drawer organiser if the space allows. Otherwise, arrange the cosmetics according to the frequency of use. The rule is that the most used products should be at eye level, and the seasonal ones, such as bronzers, should be on higher shelves, where they should not interfere.
Be sure to periodically inspect cabinets for old vials and bottles that are used up or unusable.
Using the free space on the walls
If you have a smaller bathroom – space is a problem you must consider daily. Use the free space on the walls. Place a soap dispenser on the sink and a toothbrush holder instead of the current cup. That will use the vertical space in the bathroom, and the storage of toiletries will be more hygienic and stylish.
And something else:
Don’t forget to put a plant in the bathroom – it will absorb moisture faster and supply more oxygen to the room.
Periodically inspect cabinets for old vials and bottles that are used up or unusable. If you do not use a product – throw it away. No matter why you keep it – because of the high price, sentimental value, or you forgot about it – you should not allow things to accumulate in your bathroom, which, in addition to not using, can lead to the development of bacteria.