Are you familiar with sodium percarbonate?
You can easily find it in the detergent section of supermarkets (Intermarché, Auchan, etc.).
But few people know everything you can do with it! Yet its properties are numerous.
Percarbonate, also called solid hydrogen peroxide, is made from natural raw materials.
This means that it is a perfect product for those who want to do everything in the house without using harmful components.
For laundry, cleaning and even in the garden, sodium percarbonate will delight you with its easy and very effective use.
Here are 34 amazing uses of sodium percarbonate that everyone should know.
In the different uses of percarbonate that you will find below, we refer to preparations. Here is what dosages they correspond to:
To make a standard preparation: mix 100 g of percarbonate in 3 liters of hot or very hot water.
To make a powerful preparation: mix 200 g of percarbonate in 3 liters of hot or very hot water.
To make a soaking solution: mix between 50 and 200 g of percarbonate in 3 liters of very hot water.
To make a percarbonate paste: mix 30-60g of percarbonate with just a little water to make a paste.
Percarbonate is a very good cleaner, including for colored laundry. Here's how to use sodium percarbonate for laundry . For lightly stained fabrics, add 30g of percarbonate to your usual detergent in the washing machine. For moderately stained fabrics use 60g and for really heavily soiled fabrics use 120g. Check out the trick here.
Percarbonate is very effective at stain removing, deodorizing and whitening fabrics . To whiten and deodorize cloth diapers or stain washable sanitary napkins, add 100 to 150 g of percarbonate to the laundry.
You can also use it to soak pre-wash fabrics . For lightly stained fabrics, here is the recipe:add 30 g of percarbonate during the soak cycle. For moderately stained fabrics use 50g and for heavily soiled fabrics 150g. To whiten and deodorize diapers, add 150-200g of percarbonate in the soak cycle. Then let the linen soak in hot water with the percarbonate for at least 30 minutes, or even better overnight. Then run a full wash cycle as usual.
How to remove yellow rings from a pillow? To whiten the sheets , yellowed pillowcases and duvet covers, add 50 g of percarbonate to 3 liters of hot water. Soak them in this mixture overnight. It is a natural alternative to bleach to whiten yellowed laundry.
To remove yellow rings under the armpits , soak the shirt with 50 g of percarbonate in 3 liters of hot water for at least 1 hour, or overnight. Then machine wash as usual. It is very effective in removing perspiration stains from white linen.
To detach and deodorize a carpet , use the standard preparation. Then, remove as much dirt or liquid as possible with a sponge or vacuum cleaner. Then, spray the mixture on the stained area, and rub in with a brush. Leave to rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Finally, rinse thoroughly by pouring cold water over the area and blot the water with a towel. When it's dry, vacuum it up. This stain remover also works well for carpets, rugs, sofas and upholstery. Remember to do a test before applying percarbonate. It also works for cleaning mattresses.
Add 20 g of percarbonate for 3 liters of hot water in the tank of the machine . Launch the usual program.
To detach and deodorize yellowed curtains or that smell of tobacco, use the soaking solution. Then, let the curtains soak for 30 to 60 minutes in it. Rinse thoroughly with fresh water and let dry.
For wedding dresses and white sneakers , use the standard preparation. Soak your dress or shoes in hot water for 10 to 20 minutes. And rinse thoroughly with clear water. Allow to air dry. Your Converse will be all white again!
And to make your homemade laundry detergent with soda ash, just follow this easy recipe.
For plastic food boxes and stained dishes, add 30 to 60 g of percarbonate directly to the container to be cleaned with hot water. And let it soak for at least 15 min.
To prevent your pipes clog and there are bad smells , add 30 g of percarbonate to 250 ml of hot water. And let the solution sit in the drain overnight. Know that there is no danger for your septic tank.
To detach your coffee maker , add 30 g of percarbonate directly to the coffee maker full of hot water. Leave on for 10 to 15 minutes and rinse thoroughly.
To remove tartar accumulated inside the coffee maker, use a standard preparation then let cool. Then pour this mixture directly into the coffee maker. Turn on the coffee maker and let the solution run through the machine. Rinse the machine by running cold water through the coffee maker.
To remove mold and other food stains, use a standard preparation in a spray, then apply with a soft cloth. Leave on for 10 to 20 minutes, then wipe off and rinse thoroughly. With percarbonate, cleaning the fridge is efficient and natural.
To clean a wooden cutting board or plastic, use the standard preparation, and leave to act for 5 to 10 minutes then rinse. For greasy or encrusted stains, soak the item in the powerful preparation for 15 to 20 minutes and rinse thoroughly. This trick also works for cleaning your Tupperware boxes.
To clean and deodorize your worktop , use the standard preparation and apply it to a cloth using a sprayer. Leave for 5 to 10 minutes and rinse.
For septic tanks , add 120 g of percarbonate to the toilet 2 times a week. Then flush the toilet.
For the toilet , add 80 g of percarbonate, wait 15 min then rub. Nickel for having clean toilets!
Soak them in 3 liters of hot water and 20 g of percarbonate. If there is mold , soak the curtain all night.
Make a paste with hot water and coat the tub . Then rub with a sponge, wait another 15 minutes then rinse. Do not hesitate to put some on the joints of the tiling of the shower or the bathtub.
To remove mold or sanitize areas that are too humid before painting, use a powerful preparation. And apply it to the surfaces to be treated. Scrub with a brush or sponge. Leave for 20 to 30 minutes and rinse well.
To remove stains on exterior floors such as wood decks, fences, siding, concrete floors, flagstone or stucco, use a standard preparation. Then apply with a pressure sprayer. Leave for 10 to 30 minutes and scrub if necessary. Rinse thoroughly. You can also use a standard preparation in a bucket and apply it with a push broom on your floors. Scrub and rinse thoroughly. It can be an effective solution for removing a black stain from natural stone. Check out the trick here.
Use the standard preparation and apply on the hearth of the fireplace with a brush or broom. Leave on for 10 to 20 minutes and rinse thoroughly with water. Scrub the chimney before rinsing if necessary. It also works for brick ovens.
To deodorise the bins , add 10 g of percarbonate per 3 liters of water and leave to soak.
To clean and whiten plastic garden furniture , add 50 g of percarbonate to 3 liters of hot water. Rub with a sponge and leave to act for 15 minutes then rinse.
Add 100 g of percarbonate for 3 liters of hot water. Apply to doormat and brush with a push broom. Leave on for 20 minutes then rinse.
To deodorize carpets , add 20 g of percarbonate per 3 liters of water. Rub your carpets with a sponge soaked in this mixture.
The acoustic tiles are those cladding panels that are often placed on the ceiling to insulate against noise. To clean them , add 150 g of percarbonate per 3 liters of hot water. Spray this mixture on the tiles, wait 15 minutes then rinse.
For mops , add 80 g of percarbonate per 3 liters of hot water. Soak overnight, then rinse. This trick also works for sponges. Check out the trick here.
Add 100 g of percarbonate for 3 liters of hot water. Rub the surface and wait 30 min then rinse.
For your cat's litter box , soak the tray in 70 g of percarbonate for 3 liters of water for 20 min then rinse.
Against urine stains , stool or vomiting on a carpet or tapestry, add 1 teaspoon of percarbonate in 250 ml of water. Wipe the stain, wait 10 minutes then rinse.
Add 50 g of percarbonate per 3 liters of hot water, and soak for 20 min, then rinse.
For boat sails , ropes, camping equipment, tents, tarpaulins, add 100 g of percarbonate per 3 liters of hot water. And let soak for 30 minutes for a good cleaning. Then rinse.
Always wear gloves as soon as you use the percarbonate. These percarbonate preparations remain active for 5-6 hours, after which you should discard them.
You can pour them down the drain or into the toilet without any problem. On the contrary, the mixture maintains and disinfects them. There is no risk.
Be aware that percarbonate is most effective when mixed and used with hot water around 50°C.
Never use percarbonate on wool or silk. Percarbonate does not act on rust or limescale deposits.
