I would like to recommend Sodium Percarbonate as a cheaper and better alternative to laundry soap. We have been using it for 5 months to wash our clothes and to clean up greasy messes in the kitchen and elsewhere. It is basically solid hydrogen peroxide. I am amazed how much brighter and cleaner my clothes are and how quickly it cleans the stove and other greasy messes. Sounds like a '50s commercial, I know, but it's true :^)
We live off grid, farm and get our clothes very dirty.We wash our clothes with a small plunger type washer and spin them out with a fantastic stand alone electric spinner. That's another story for later. We have tried washing soda, baking soda and vinegar. This beats them all. There is no smell, it removes bad odors from the wash, and the clothes dry on the line soft and pliable, including my husband's overalls and our sheets and towels. We do not rinse, but I know most people do, yet our clothes are clean and fresh and soft. Here is a pdf with lots of info https://www.chemistrystore.com/sodium_percarbonate2.pdf It costs us about $5 per month for washing and cleaning. Can't beat that.
More info below:
This is the primary ingredient in OxyClean. Sodium Percarbonate (PC) is a white granule produced from Soda Ash and Hydrogen Peroxide. It serves as an alkaline oxygen-based bleaching agent stable at normal temperature. It provides powerful cleaning, bleaching, stain removal capabilities- yet it's environmentally compatible. It will break down into water, oxygen, and soda ash.
Can be use in Laundry formulations for these benefits:
*No environmental hazards - breaks down to oxygen, water and sodium carbonate (soda ash) in your wash water. * Color safe and fabric safe. It brightens colors. * Continual use will not cause yellowing or graying of cotton fabric. * Effective stain removal in a broad range of water temperatures. * Lengthens time between linen replacement. * Prevents fabric from becoming yellowed or darkened. * Does not weaken the strength of fabrics like chlorine bleach. * In the laundry Sodium Percarbonate is used to destain, deodorize, and whiten. It is very effective as a laundry pre-soak for heavily stained articles.
Usage Guide
Sodium Percarbonate is a powerful oxygen based alkaline cleaner that attacks the toughest organic dirt including mildew, blood, pet messes, mold, wine, juice, baby formula and much more. After removing your stains, it will break down into harmless oxygen and sodium carbonate. It works over time, and some stains will require several treatments for best results. It has no odor so you clean without the harmful fumes. For the most effective stain removal, follow the mixing instructions on this instruction sheet using the lightest solution suggestion first and increase the cleaning solution as needed.
Hints and Suggestions: Always follow manufacturer's specifications and test for colorfastness first by applying product in an inconspicuous area and allowing it to dry. Do not leave solution in a sealed container as it will continue to give off oxygen and the container may leak. This product will remain active for up to six hours. If you have completed your cleaning for the day and have left-over, empty unused cleaner into the garbage disposal or toilet to clean and deodorize these areas. This product will be most effective when mixed with warm to hot water. Stir or shake the solution until all crystals are dissolved. Do not use boiling water. Do not use on wool or silk.
MIXING
1 scoop =1/4 cup
GENERAL CLEANING SOLUTION Use any clean spray or squirt bottle. Mix 1/8 of a scoop with 1 pint (2 cups) of warm to hot water. Mix or shake thoroughly. Product will remain active for six hours.
EXTRA STRONG SOLUTION Use any clean spray or squirt bottle. Mix 1 scoop with 1 pint of warm to hot water. Mix or shake thoroughly. Product will remain active for six hours.
SOAKING SOLUTION Mix 1-4 scoops of Sodium Percarbonate per gallon of hot water.
MAKING A PASTE Use one scoop of Sodium Percarbonate and add just enough drops of water to form a paste.
Use the guidelines below when cleaning:
Carpet, Carpet Padding, Couches, and Upholstery To de-stain and deodorize your carpet, start by mixing a general cleaning solution. Remove as much of the dirt or liquid as possible. Squirt product on spot and let stand 5-10 minutes. Rinse thoroughly by pouring fresh water over spot, soak up with a clean cloth or towel and vacuum thoroughly when completely dry. Always test for colorfastness before applying product.
Curtains, Sheers, Wedding Dresses, and Tennis Shoes To de-stain and deodorize curtains/sheers that are yellow, dingy or smoke-stained, mix a soaking solution and allow items to soak 30-60 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with fresh water and let dry. For wedding dresses and tennis shoes, use warm water and begin with a light solution of product (1-2 scoops per gallon). Soak 10-20 minutes, rinse thoroughly with fresh water, and let dry.
Carpet Cleaning Machines Add 1 scoop of product per gallon of warm water. Use product with a carpet cleaning solution to increase the cleaning power.
Ice Chests & Garbage Cans Mix a soaking solution directly in the ice chest or garbage can, allow to stand for 1 hour up to overnight. Rinse thoroughly.
Mops and Sponges Mix a general cleaning solution in a bucket or sink, place mop or sponge into bucket and let stand for 30-60 minutes. Rinse thoroughly.
Tile & Grout Cleaning For light maintenance on porcelain tubs, tiles, sinks and toilets, mix a general cleaning solution. Spray on, scrub lightly and rinse thoroughly. For extra tough mold and mildew, make product into a paste and apply. Let stand for 1 hour up to overnight, scrub and rinse thoroughly.
Jewelry & Dentures For jewelry, use 1/8 of a scoop of product in 4 cups of water and soak for 5-10 minutes. Rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth. To de-stain and deodorize dentures, soak in a general cleaning solution for 1 hour up to overnight, rinse thoroughly.
Cutting Boards, Tupperware, and Kitchen Counter Tops To clean and deodorize your whole kitchen, use a general cleaning solution and apply with a soft cloth, squirt bottle or sprayer, let stand 5-10 minutes and rinse. For extra strong stains, soak item with an extra strong solution for 15-20 minutes, rinse thoroughly.
Coffee Pots To de-stain your coffee pot add one scoop of product directly into a coffee pot of hot water, soak 10-15 minutes and rinse thoroughly. To remove build up inside the coffee maker, mix a general cleaning solution into squirt bottle, allow solution to cool completely, then pour into coffee maker. Turn on coffee maker and allow solution to run through machine. Rinse by running cold, fresh water through the cycle.
Refrigerators To eliminate mold, mildew and other organic stains, mix a general cleaning solution in a squirt bottle and apply with a soft cloth, let stand 10-20 minutes, wipe and rinse thoroughly.
All Weather Carpeting, Fencing, Concrete, Siding, Wood Decks, and Stucco To remove weathered stains from wood decking, fencing, siding, concrete, and stucco, use a general cleaning solution and apply with a clean lawn sprayer. Let stand 10-30 minutes, scrub if necessary and rinse thoroughly. Or mix a general cleaning solution in a bucket and apply with a broom or brush, then scrub and rinse thoroughly.
Window Awnings, Patio Umbrellas, Wicker Furniture, Lawn Furniture To remove weathered stains and dirt from your outdoor patio furniture, mix a general cleaning solution and apply with a lawn sprayer, or mix product in a bucket and apply with a scrub brush or broom. Let stand 10-30 minutes and rinse thoroughly.
Pet Stains & Urine Sodium Percarbonate will clean and deodorize carpets, carpet padding and upholstery stained with pet messes. Always test for colorfastness first. Remove dirt or soak up liquid thoroughly before applying product. Mix a general cleaning solution of product in the squirt bottle, apply to affected area and let stand for 5-10 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with fresh water and soak up with a clean cloth or towel. Vacuum area when completely dry.
Fireplaces & Bricks Use the general cleaning solution and apply to fireplace or bricks with a scrub brush or broom, allow to stand 10-20 minutes and rinse thoroughly with fresh water. Scrub before rinsing if necessary.
Water Damage Cleanup & Mildew Removal To remove mold and mildew prior to painting or to clean up water damage, mix a soaking solution, apply to surface, and scrub with a brush or sponge. Let stand 20-30 minutes and rinse thoroughly.
Shower Curtains To remove mold and mildew from shower curtains, mix a soaking solution, let shower curtain soak for 30-60 minutes, scrub if necessary and rinse thoroughly.
alternate to laundry soap and other cleaners
We live off grid, farm and get our clothes very dirty.We wash our clothes with a small plunger type washer and spin them out with a fantastic stand alone electric spinner. That's another story for later. We have tried washing soda, baking soda and vinegar. This beats them all. There is no smell, it removes bad odors from the wash, and the clothes dry on the line soft and pliable, including my husband's overalls and our sheets and towels. We do not rinse, but I know most people do, yet our clothes are clean and fresh and soft. Here is a pdf with lots of info https://www.chemistrystore.com/sodium_percarbonate2.pdf It costs us about $5 per month for washing and cleaning. Can't beat that.
More info below:
This is the primary ingredient in OxyClean. Sodium Percarbonate (PC) is a white granule produced from Soda Ash and Hydrogen Peroxide. It serves as an alkaline oxygen-based bleaching agent stable at normal temperature. It provides powerful cleaning, bleaching, stain removal capabilities- yet it's environmentally compatible. It will break down into water, oxygen, and soda ash.
Can be use in Laundry formulations for these benefits:
*No environmental hazards - breaks down to oxygen, water and sodium carbonate (soda ash) in your wash water.
* Color safe and fabric safe. It brightens colors.
* Continual use will not cause yellowing or graying of cotton fabric.
* Effective stain removal in a broad range of water temperatures.
* Lengthens time between linen replacement.
* Prevents fabric from becoming yellowed or darkened.
* Does not weaken the strength of fabrics like chlorine bleach.
* In the laundry Sodium Percarbonate is used to destain, deodorize, and whiten. It is very effective as a laundry pre-soak for heavily stained articles.
Usage Guide
Sodium Percarbonate is a powerful oxygen based alkaline cleaner that attacks the toughest organic dirt including mildew, blood, pet messes, mold, wine, juice, baby formula and much more. After removing your stains, it will break down into harmless oxygen and sodium carbonate. It works over time, and some stains will require several treatments for best results. It has no odor so you clean without the harmful fumes. For the most effective stain removal, follow the mixing instructions on this instruction sheet using the lightest solution suggestion first and increase the cleaning solution as needed.
Hints and Suggestions: Always follow manufacturer's specifications and test for colorfastness first by applying product in an inconspicuous area and allowing it to dry. Do not leave solution in a sealed container as it will continue to give off oxygen and the container may leak. This product will remain active for up to six hours. If you have completed your cleaning for the day and have left-over, empty unused cleaner into the garbage disposal or toilet to clean and deodorize these areas. This product will be most effective when mixed with warm to hot water. Stir or shake the solution until all crystals are dissolved. Do not use boiling water. Do not use on wool or silk.
MIXING
1 scoop =1/4 cup
GENERAL CLEANING SOLUTION
Use any clean spray or squirt bottle. Mix 1/8 of a scoop with 1 pint (2 cups) of warm to hot water. Mix or shake thoroughly. Product will remain active for six hours.
EXTRA STRONG SOLUTION
Use any clean spray or squirt bottle. Mix 1 scoop with 1 pint of warm to hot water. Mix or shake thoroughly. Product will remain active for six hours.
SOAKING SOLUTION
Mix 1-4 scoops of Sodium Percarbonate per gallon of hot water.
MAKING A PASTE
Use one scoop of Sodium Percarbonate and add just enough drops of water to form a paste.
Use the guidelines below when cleaning:
Carpet, Carpet Padding, Couches, and Upholstery
To de-stain and deodorize your carpet, start by mixing a general cleaning solution. Remove as much of the dirt or liquid as possible. Squirt product on spot and let stand 5-10 minutes. Rinse thoroughly by pouring fresh water over spot, soak up with a clean cloth or towel and vacuum thoroughly when completely dry. Always test for colorfastness before applying product.
Curtains, Sheers, Wedding Dresses, and Tennis Shoes
To de-stain and deodorize curtains/sheers that are yellow, dingy or smoke-stained, mix a soaking solution and allow items to soak 30-60 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with fresh water and let dry. For wedding dresses and tennis shoes, use warm water and begin with a light solution of product (1-2 scoops per gallon). Soak 10-20 minutes, rinse thoroughly with fresh water, and let dry.
Carpet Cleaning Machines
Add 1 scoop of product per gallon of warm water. Use product with a carpet cleaning solution to increase the cleaning power.
Ice Chests & Garbage Cans
Mix a soaking solution directly in the ice chest or garbage can, allow to stand for 1 hour up to overnight. Rinse thoroughly.
Mops and Sponges
Mix a general cleaning solution in a bucket or sink, place mop or sponge into bucket and let stand for 30-60 minutes. Rinse thoroughly.
Tile & Grout Cleaning
For light maintenance on porcelain tubs, tiles, sinks and toilets, mix a general cleaning solution. Spray on, scrub lightly and rinse thoroughly. For extra tough mold and mildew, make product into a paste and apply. Let stand for 1 hour up to overnight, scrub and rinse thoroughly.
Jewelry & Dentures
For jewelry, use 1/8 of a scoop of product in 4 cups of water and soak for 5-10 minutes. Rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth. To de-stain and deodorize dentures, soak in a general cleaning solution for 1 hour up to overnight, rinse thoroughly.
Cutting Boards, Tupperware, and Kitchen Counter Tops
To clean and deodorize your whole kitchen, use a general cleaning solution and apply with a soft cloth, squirt bottle or sprayer, let stand 5-10 minutes and rinse. For extra strong stains, soak item with an extra strong solution for 15-20 minutes, rinse thoroughly.
Coffee Pots
To de-stain your coffee pot add one scoop of product directly into a coffee pot of hot water, soak 10-15 minutes and rinse thoroughly. To remove build up inside the coffee maker, mix a general cleaning solution into squirt bottle, allow solution to cool completely, then pour into coffee maker. Turn on coffee maker and allow solution to run through machine. Rinse by running cold, fresh water through the cycle.
Refrigerators
To eliminate mold, mildew and other organic stains, mix a general cleaning solution in a squirt bottle and apply with a soft cloth, let stand 10-20 minutes, wipe and rinse thoroughly.
All Weather Carpeting, Fencing, Concrete, Siding, Wood Decks, and Stucco
To remove weathered stains from wood decking, fencing, siding, concrete, and stucco, use a general cleaning solution and apply with a clean lawn sprayer. Let stand 10-30 minutes, scrub if necessary and rinse thoroughly. Or mix a general cleaning solution in a bucket and apply with a broom or brush, then scrub and rinse thoroughly.
Window Awnings, Patio Umbrellas, Wicker Furniture, Lawn Furniture
To remove weathered stains and dirt from your outdoor patio furniture, mix a general cleaning solution and apply with a lawn sprayer, or mix product in a bucket and apply with a scrub brush or broom. Let stand 10-30 minutes and rinse thoroughly.
Pet Stains & Urine
Sodium Percarbonate will clean and deodorize carpets, carpet padding and upholstery stained with pet messes. Always test for colorfastness first. Remove dirt or soak up liquid thoroughly before applying product. Mix a general cleaning solution of product in the squirt bottle, apply to affected area and let stand for 5-10 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with fresh water and soak up with a clean cloth or towel. Vacuum area when completely dry.
Fireplaces & Bricks
Use the general cleaning solution and apply to fireplace or bricks with a scrub brush or broom, allow to stand 10-20 minutes and rinse thoroughly with fresh water. Scrub before rinsing if necessary.
Water Damage Cleanup & Mildew Removal
To remove mold and mildew prior to painting or to clean up water damage, mix a soaking solution, apply to surface, and scrub with a brush or sponge. Let stand 20-30 minutes and rinse thoroughly.
Shower Curtains
To remove mold and mildew from shower curtains, mix a soaking solution, let shower curtain soak for 30-60 minutes, scrub if necessary and rinse thoroughly.