Can you use bleach and OxiClean together in washing machine?
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Can you use bleach and OxiClean together in washing machine?
OxiClean™ Versatile Stain Remover should not be mixed with Chlorine bleach or household chemicals other than in the wash with your regular laundry detergent. To fully optimize the stain removing abilities of OxiClean™ we recommend adding to the wash water in the drum not the bleach dispenser.
Can you mix Clorox and OxiClean?
No NO NO you should never mix household chemicals. mixing a strong base (bleach) with a peroxide (oxyclean) is extremely dangerous… use one or the other!
Does OxiClean work better than bleach?
Chlorine bleach came in last place, cleaning 63\% of stains. It also left white spots! OxiClean beat its whitening power, even without adding detergent to the laundry, which is not recommended.
Can you use laundry detergent and bleach in the same load?
Bleach and detergent can be combined and used to wash a number of items. White and light colored fabrics, as well as colorfast fabrics, can be washed with bleach and detergent. It’s always best to check the label on the item to see if chlorine bleach is acceptable for that fabric type.
What happens if I mix OxiClean and bleach?
Mixing OxiClean and bleach is extremely dangerous. OxiClean breaks down into hydrogen peroxide, and combining hydrogen peroxide with chlorine bleach creates a chemical reaction and poisonous gases. Breathing high levels of these toxic fumes can be fatal, especially in a room with poor ventilation.
Is there bleach in OxiClean?
Oxiclean contains about 50-60\% active oxygen bleach (Sodium percarbonate).
Can I mix two different bleach powders?
It should be totally fine. I’ve mixed all different kinds of bleach together in the past, different brands, crème with powder, etc and never had any kind of weird chemical reaction or anything like that. Just be sure to keep the consistency how you like it, like if one says to use 2 parts developer and one says 1 part.
What happens if you put laundry detergent in the bleach dispenser?
Adding detergent to your bleach dispenser will not drastically affect the performance of your washer since bleach is dispensed during the wash cycle anyway.
Can I use OxiClean and vinegar together?
For household cleaning such as scrubbing tubs and counter tops, mix one scoop of OxiClean with enough vinegar to form a paste for stains that require scrubbing. The graininess of the OxiClean will act as a scouring powder, and the vinegar will cut through grease or soap scum.