MaxTite Sodium Percarbonate Sodium Percarbonate, also called Oxygen Bleach or "Solid Hydrogen Peroxide," is powder commonly used as a safe and popular household staple for laundry and cleaning. It is the active ingredient in many commercial laundry powders and laundry booster products. The best kept laundry secret Pristine, clean clothes at a fraction of the cost of name brand oxygen bleaches. Conquer frustrating stains from coffee, tea, juice, ink, wine, grass, blood, urine, sweat, grime, or whatever else life might throw your way. And do it without breaking the bank. Sodium percarbonate, "oxygen bleach," is the active ingredient in many popular and expensive laundry stain remover or whitening products. Safe for all washables Use it to brighten whites or colors, lift stains, and renew dingy fabrics. Safe for regular use, won't shorten the life or your fabric. Features Super effective Breaks down to non-toxic water and oxygen "Solid hydrogen peroxide" - works at a molecular level to dissolve stains Premium uncoated grade. Use directly, or DIY your own detergent blends! Instructions and Use Laundry machine Just add 1 tablespoon of sodium percarbonate to washing machine.For tougher stains, add 2 tablespoons.Next, run wash cycle as usual, adding your laundry detergent. Presoak (Great for whitening!) Add 2 tablespoons per gallon of warm water. Let soak 6 hours, then wash. Spot treatment Mix with enough warm water to make a paste. Let sit 15 minutes. Apply to stain and rub, then wash. Note: Sodium percarbonate will fizz when added to water. Always use a large enough container so it will not overflow when mixing. There's a wide variety of other cleaning uses throughout the home! Clean and treat household fabrics and upholstery To treat food or biological stains on upholstered furniture, carpets, or rugs: Add one teaspoon of Sodium Percarbonate to 8 ounces of water, wipe onto stain, wait 10 minutes then rinse. Freshen and deodorize appliances and coolers To clean the interior of your fridge or other kitchen appliances, mix a half tablespoon of sodium percarbonate with 8 oz warm water and transfer to a spray bottle. Spray and let sit 15 minutes, then rinse and wipe down with damp cloth. (Note: solution is one-time use only and will degrade if stored.) Brighten, whiten, and deodorize in the bathroom Toilet bowl: Mix 1 tablespoon of sodium percarbonate with 8 oz warm water and transfer to a spray bottle. Spray and let sit 60+ minutes, then flush. For stubborn stains, let sit overnight. Grout lines: Mix with enough water to make a paste, and use a scrub brush or sponge to work into grout lines. Let sit 10-15 minutes then rinse clean. General purpose: Mix a half tablespoon of sodium percarbonate with 8 oz warm water and add a squirt of soap and transfer to a spray bottle. (Note: solution is one-time use only and will degrade if stored.) Clean exterior surfaces including decking Remove deck furniture, flowerpots, and decor and sweep deck to remove loose dirt and debris. Best used in temperatures between 50-85F. The solution may remove damaged stains and sealants, so test an inconspicuous spot before applying it to the entire deck. Mix 1/2 to 1 cup of powder per gallon of hot water in a hand pump sprayer. Saturate the deck with the solution and allow it to soak in for up to 30 minutes; respray as necessary to keep the deck wet. Scrub with a stiff deck brush or broom to loosen and remove stains. Rinse with a garden hose and allow it to air-dry. This cleaning solution can also be used to clean bricks, concrete, fencing, siding, and stucco. (Note: solution is one-time use only and will degrade if stored.)