“Whiteness” is a traditional product designed to remove stains from clothes, clean dishes, tiles, etc. The main component of this inexpensive bleach is sodium hypochloride, a chemical that belongs to strong oxidizing agents and has antiseptic properties.
A bit of history
In ancient Egypt, in order to get beautiful clothes and bedding, it was customary to bleach cotton. Since there were no chemical means intended for this purpose, this procedure was carried out simply by aging the material under the sun. Later in other countries other methods of bleaching both raw materials and finished things were used. Chemicals began to be used for this purpose only at the end of the 19th century. The most effective and inexpensive tool in this case was sodium hypochloride. Compounds intended for whitening, based on it, are still available. Including the well-known "Whiteness", the instructions for use of which will be discussed below.
Universal composition
Of course, basically this tool is used by housewives for bleaching clothes. To remove stains of almost any origin, Whiteness can also be used. The use of this tool is quite effective and, if necessary, cleaning all kinds of contaminants from porcelain, earthenware and plastic dishes, as well as tiles. For disinfection (for example, plumbing), housewives also often use the “White”. You can use it to get rid of unpleasant odors - from the bin, cat's toilet , etc.
Whiteness: composition
As already mentioned, the main component of this tool is sodium hypochloride (NaClO). Active chlorine in "White" contains about 70-85 g / DM 3 . The concentration of alkaline components is about 7-15 g / dm 3 (in terms of NaOH).
In order to increase the wettability of the tissue, special surfactants are added to the solution. This product is a light yellow liquid with a characteristic pungent smell of chlorine. This is one of the disadvantages of Whiteness bleach. Its composition, as you see, is extremely simple. Even bleach is made from a larger number of components. Sold "White" is usually in white or green liter plastic bottles. Today in hardware stores you can buy including its version with the effect of blueing.
Advantages
"Whiteness" is a bleach having the following advantages:
- Universality. Probably every housewife has this popular remedy in case of problems such as a stain on clothes, unpleasant odors or dirt containing germs.
- Action efficiency.
- Very low cost. The price of a bottle of "White" ranges from 18 to 20 rubles. She grabs her for a long time.
- Ease of use. To bleach linen, it is enough to splash a tablespoon of this product in a basin with water.
- Availability. You can buy "White" absolutely in any hardware store or department.
- Possibility of use when washing in cold water.
Bleach disadvantages
As you can see, there are a lot of advantages of White. However, this tool also has disadvantages. Firstly, it is a "killer" smell. In some people, it is associated with cleanliness. But most are still annoying. Secondly - not too careful handling of linen. Use "White" should be in moderation. Otherwise, after several washes on linen - especially thin ones - holes will appear.
The disadvantages of the “Whiteness” product (instructions for the use of which will be given below) include the not-too-beautiful design of the bottle, and in some cases its not very high-quality performance. For example, a threaded cover may flatly refuse to unscrew. For some reason, some bottles also have a hemispherical bottom. Put such a "White" on the shelf, of course, will not succeed. Therefore, you have to wrap it in a plastic bag and put it on its side.
Safety precautions
Of course, this means should be used in different situations correctly. Careless use may not only result in deterioration of the laundry or surfaces being cleaned. The skin on the hands of "White" eats away very quickly. And, of course, her eyes should not be allowed. Keep this product in a place where it will not be accessible to children.
"White": instructions for use during washing
Use the product only for white or very light linen. It kills colors instantly. Therefore, your bright things after washing with it will become like faded. Also, you can not use "White" for silk, leather and wool. They use it mainly to remove stains from linen and cotton items, as well as from some types of fine synthetics. After applying this product, wool and silk will turn yellow.
For the best effect, "White" is not added to the machine, but simply pre-soaked (for about 20 minutes) in her underwear. At the same time, one to two tablespoons will be enough for a ten-liter basin. You should not use very hot water.
Whitening
This procedure is performed in the same way as soaking. On very complex spots, you can pour a little "Whiteness" in its purest form. Of course, only if the fabric is thick enough and rough. Next, the linen is also placed in a basin with a solution of "White" in the amount of two spoons and left for about an hour. To overexpose things in this tool is highly not recommended. Otherwise, the tool "White" they just eat, and they will lose strength.
Use as a cleaning agent
To wash the tiled floors or walls, you will need to dissolve 2-3 caps of the “Whiteness” in 5 liters of warm water in water. The resulting solution is applied to the sink for about 15 minutes. Then the surface is thoroughly rinsed with running water. Toilets and bathtubs are cleaned in the same way.
Why not use?
So, this is a universal remedy - "White." Instructions for the use of its liquid version are given above. However, you can not use this tool in all cases. We have already talked about colored, silk and wool fabrics. In addition, it is highly discouraged to clean “White” metal surfaces. Enamel with this tool can also be easily spoiled. It is not recommended to use "White" and in combination with household detergents.
Storage rules
The manufacturer recommends keeping the bottle with "White" in a dark place. Air temperature should be room temperature. Do not allow the liquid to freeze. After that, “Whiteness” becomes completely ineffective. Of course, the bottle should be tightly closed.
The shelf life of the product is 6-12 months. In the future, it can also be used, but it will be necessary to increase the concentration.
"White" in the form of a gel
Currently, on sale you can find not only a liquid remedy. If desired, you can also buy a bottle with a gel-like "White". This option costs a little more, but using it is much more convenient. The gel base does not allow the sodium hypochloride solution to drain over the surfaces. And consequently, the tool is spent much more economically. In addition, various kinds of perfumes are added to the gel “Whiteness”, which almost completely destroy the unpleasant smell of chlorine.
This is how White is used in this way. Instructions for use are given in this article. Follow the safety precautions when using this product, dilute it in the prescribed concentrations, and it will become a good assistant for you when washing and cleaning.