Bleach is a chemical agent used to remove stains and brighten fabrics during washing. It is used to treat white and colored linen that has lost its brightness, has old or fresh stains that are difficult to remove.
Whiteners contain oxides, peroxides or other active substances that destroy or discolor pigments found in stains or pigmented substances on the fabric, help brighten the fabric and return it to a brighter and fresher look.
Casa Curata online store in the category household products offers to purchase bleaches in different formats: powders, liquids, gels or stain removers.
Types of bleaches
The entire available assortment can be divided into several groups:
- Chlorine - contain the active ingredient chlorine or sodium hypochlorite, remove stains and brighten fabric, are widely used for white linen. However, some materials may be damaged.
- Oxygen-based - based on hydrogen peroxide or sodium perborate, do not damage fabrics, are harmless to colored materials.
- Enzymatic - contain enzymes that decompose organic stains: blood, grass or food contamination.
- Ultraviolet - include substances that are activated when exposed to UV rays in washing machines. They help brighten the fabric and enhance the effect.
It is important to use laundry bleach in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and follow safety recommendations. Improper use or excessive amounts of bleach can damage fabric or cause allergic reactions.
Which bleach should be preferred
Famous manufacturers of high-quality products:
- Clorox. The brand offers effective products, including chlorine-containing bleaches, which help remove stains and brighten laundry.
- OxiClean. Oxygen-based bleaches that effectively remove stains and lighten fabric are designed to combat various types of dirt.
- Vanish. The brand offers various options, including oxygen-based bleaches and enzymatic bleaches.
- Ariel. It is a popular manufacturer of washing powders and liquids, which also produces bleaches for linen. Ariel products provide effective stain removal and fabric lightening.
- Persil bleaches. They help fight pollution and restore the brightness of laundry.
The composition and active components of the purchased product can be viewed in the product card on the website of the online store.