“Remove stains deep inside the strap” . It was the famous claim in the advertisements of a well-known bleach in the eighties. That 5-liter bottle of bleach that suddenly came out of the purse of a perfectly starched grandmother in a white shirt seemed to be the panacea for all ills; Most importantly, it guaranteed flawless clothing (no unwanted snags).

What is bleach?

Bleach is a solution with a particularly pungent odor, the main component (5%) of which is a chemical compound known as sodium hypochlorite. . It is precisely the oxidizing power of this compound that makes bleach ideal for various uses: from bleaching clothes even at low temperatures to disinfecting floors and toilets. However, it is always recommended to handle bleach with special care, protecting yourself with rubber gloves: this is because it is a chemical product for all purposes, it has a significant corrosive power .pollution and it is not surprising that it causes 

Alternatives to bleach

That’s why you may want to replace bleach with an alternative . Let’s see what they are.

Mild bleach

Unlike traditional bleach, delicate bleach contains 7% hydrogen peroxide (in 26 volumes) and you can use it to remove difficult stains and sanitize your clothing. Additionally, if your washing machine emits bad odors, you can use a mild bleach to eliminate them.

Hydrogen peroxide

Hydrogen peroxide at a concentration of about 7% (26 volumes) is an excellent product if used for whitening and disinfecting. You can use it at home, but you have to be careful: first of all, it should not be confused with the normal hydrogen peroxide that you have at home and that you use, for example, on wounds. In fact, that one has a much lower concentration. Remember that the higher the concentration, the more dangerous hydrogen peroxide is (it is prohibited to buy it for home use from 40 volumes). So handle it with care and close attention.

sodium percarbonate

You can use it especially to wash your clothes, to whiten the most difficult-to-clean garments or to pre-treat and sanitize. Also excellent for carpet hygiene together with Terre de Sommiers. On the other hand, it is not suitable for washing floors because combined with hot water it loses all of its oxygen component and therefore is no longer useful.