For several years, the expression "Smart home" has been on everyone's lips. Admittedly, houses may well become more and more intelligent, but today none are smart enough to clean themselves! Who wouldn't dream of having a self-cleaning house? While waiting for this blessed day to arrive, we have no choice but to tackle the domestic chores ourselves. Although it is thankless and often tedious, sometimes it is enough to change certain habits so that cleaning is no longer a chore. Especially if we put into practice certain natural solutions that can simplify our daily lives. How to eradicate the stains, dust and dirt that accumulate in our interior? Have you ever heard of sodium percarbonate?
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What is sodium percarbonate?Cleaning surfacesWith a sprayerWashing in the washing machineHand washingTo remove stains stains on clothesSoakingCleaning dishesWarningWhether it's food or sweat, it is often impossible to avoid stains on laundry. They form on the fabrics and cleaning quickly becomes a real challenge! This natural bleach is very useful not only for removing stains from clothes but also for cleaning various surfaces in your home. Based on water, chalk and salt, this cleaning product has the reputation of effectively cleaning the whole house, making it clean, healthy and ecological.
Discover in this article the many domestic uses of sodium percarbonate.
What is sodium percarbonate?
Sodium percarbonate – Source: spm
Sodium percarbonate is an environmentally friendly compound that is activated by contact with high temperature water, releasing hydrogen peroxide and sodium carbonate. This reaction makes it effective for home and laundry care. Thus, thanks to its oxidizing properties, this bleaching agent will greatly improve the effectiveness of conventional detergents. We no longer count its virtues: degreasing, cleaning, descaling, softening, deodorizing... It is therefore a perfect ecological alternative to bleach, which is easily found in organic household product stores and in some supermarkets.
Cleaning surfaces
However, many people are still unaware that sodium percarbonate is also very effective in cleaning less delicate surfaces such as floors, tiles, but also sanitary appliances and stoves , often covered with limestone.
Using a funnel, pour all the ingredients into a spray bottle and shake gently to mix all the products well. Spray the solution on the affected surface and wipe it off with a dry cloth.
For a more fragrant and odorless result, you can add 10 drops of essential oils, such as lavender or lemon, which will give a fresh air to the living rooms of your home.
N.B: the Marseille soap does not even present itself anymore. It is one of our grandmothers' favorite products that we use without moderation to disinfect and degrease various spaces and elements of the house.
With a sprayer
For more localized stains, like sweat marks under the armpits of shirts and T-shirts, you'll need to be more careful.
Simply pour 1 liter of water and a teaspoon of sodium percarbonate into a spray bottle and shake to dissolve. Once the solution is ready, spray it on the stain and let it sit for about 10 minutes. All stains will be gone!
Washing in the washing machine
Washing machine – Source: spm
Machine washing with sodium percarbonate is generally used for all fabrics, although it is more suitable for white or lighter colored garments.
Pour a tablespoon of sodium percarbonate into the drum and insert a measuring spoon of your usual eco-friendly detergent. If you notice that the stains are really stubborn, add another spoonful of the percarbonate.
It is not only useful for removing stains, it also attacks tartar and limescale. That is why you can also run an empty wash to clean the washing machine to eliminate unpleasant odors which in the long term could damage your laundry.
Hand wash
Here is a simple and ecological way to wash clothes by hand.
Dissolve a spoon of sodium percarbonate in a bowl of very hot water, add a measuring spoon of detergent (preferably ecological) and soak the clothes for about ten minutes. They will be clean and shiny!
To remove stubborn stains from clothes
There are several methods to remove stubborn stains, either by machine or by hand. You can use sodium percarbonate for all kinds of fabrics such as tablecloths, curtains, tea towels and other non-sensitive clothes. Whitening, stain remover and deodorizer, this product is ideal for removing yellow stains from white laundry. Not to mention the most difficult to remove organic stains caused by coffee, sauces, wine, mud, etc. No more greasy stains on your clothes!
For the washing machine: add 1 tablespoon of the product for whites and 2 tablespoons to banish colored stains.
For hand washing: add 1 tablespoon per liter of hot water to your basin.
Soaking
Dilute a teaspoon of sodium percarbonate in a bowl of very hot water, then pour a teaspoon of detergent and soak the garment for at least 20 minutes. Then you can proceed with the usual machine wash.
Clean the dishes
Dishes – Source: spm
If your sink is already full of dirty dishes and cutlery, just fill it with hot water and pour a tablespoon of baking soda into it. Leave it for 10 minutes to soften the food residue, then rub the objects with a sponge and washing-up liquid. Your cutlery, dishes and kitchen utensils will be shiny as you wish!
Warning
It is always recommended to test sodium percarbonate on an isolated corner to ensure its effectiveness so that it does not damage surfaces or elements. Be aware that it should not be applied to marble surfaces or parquet. Also, don't use it to clean sensitive fabrics like wool, silk, leather or linen.
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