The oxygen bleach, also known as the safe whiter for color, is safe to use on many fabrics, says Glubiak. Unlike chlorine, this substance does not remove the color or drawings in most solid color garments and works well when there are clothes that could benefit from disinfection, such as gym or baby clothes. To get deep cleaningrecommend adding 2/3 of bleach cup with oxygen to the washing cycle.
Chlorine can be used in white clothes to eliminate spots and smells. However, do not wear it in colored or drawings clothes, because you could end up ruining it. Nor do you use chlorine in wool garments, silk, mohairleather or spándex.
Do not mix it with other chemicals
Glubiak warns that, although it is a common domestic product, Mix chlorine incorrectly with certain ingredients can cause dangerous and toxic gases They can even explode. For security, do not mix chlorine with vinegar, ammonia, alcohol, acetone or any other solvent or acid, including lemon juice.
Wasson's key advice regarding security: «When using chlorine, You always have to wear adequate protective clothingincluding gloves, mask and garments that do not mind throwing, «he says.» Besides, they must always make sure that the room they are cleaning is well ventilated. «
Article originally published in Ad us.
Translation and adaptation of Camila Colina.