Sodium percarbonate. That's it, that is the only ingredient in this boost powder! It is washing soda and hydrogen peroxide (32.5% peroxide) in powdered form.
It comes in a 2 pound package.
When activated by water, it can be used to gently lift stains from a wide variety of items or to deodorize. It is a popular ingredient in many products that are meant for whitening and brightening, but I wanted to offer it as a single ingredient rather than mixed with other toxic filler ingredients. We use this DAILY in our home!
To use, sprinkle a little of the boost on a stain and spritz with water, or you can make a paste and scrub it into the item. Allow it to sit for 20 minutes or up to 12 hours before washing as normal. I recommend doing a spot test first when using on colored clothes to be sure it does not fade the fabric.
As a laundry boost, you can add 1 to 2 tablespoons to your load of laundry.
To strip thrifted clothes or clothes with a funky smell, fill a bathtub with HOT water to cover the clothes, then mix in 1/4c - 1/2c boost. Mix and allow to sit for up to 6 hours, then drain and wash as normal. You can add 1/4c laundry detergent to further help the stripping process.
For pots and pans, add 1 to 2 tablespoons to the pan, then add enough water to cover the granules (1 to 2 cups) and let it sit for 20 minutes or up to 12 hours. Scrub if needed, then rinse clean!
You can also make a spray out of this to treat stains or funky smells. Mix 2 teaspoons of the granules with 16 ounces of water. This spray will be useful for around 5 hours.
You can use this on:
- pots
- pans
- clothes
- countertop stains
- grimy stovetops
- bathtubs
- showers
- toilets
- upholstery
- carpet cleaners
and more!for
