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Bleaches as Cleaners


The Basic Cleaning Families

Bleaches can oxidize and remove stains from surfaces and fabrics. Bleaches may also be used to lighten stains in wood as well as remove the color naturally in woods such as mahogany.

  • Caution: Rinse bleach thoroughly promptly to prevent fading.

Mild Bleaches - Sodium Perborate (an ingredient in commercial all purpose bleaches) and Hydrogen Peroxide. A solution will help lighten stains on surfaces such as plastic laminate, etc.

  • Caution: Rinse thoroughly; follow label directions.

Strong Bleaches - Chlorine Bleach (Sodium hypochlorite). Removes stains. Disinfects toilet bowls, trash cans, other surfaces.

  • Caution: May bleach dark-colored surfaces; can dull porcelain enamel finish of sinks and tubs; darken aluminum; may be used with detergents. NEVER mix with ammonia or other cleaners. FUMES ARE TOXIC. When removing stains, leave on surface only a brief time, and rinse off immediately.

Wood Bleaches  - Oxalic Acid, 2 part component wood bleaches from Albino® and Kleen-Strip ® . Removes color and stain from wood. Opens pores of wood to help accept new stain.

  • Caution: requires neutralization, very dangerous to work with, always wear hand and eve protection. Read label instructions carefully.

The Basic Cleaning Families


This article has been contributed in part by Michigan State University Extension








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