Hydrogen Peroxide In essence, hydrogen peroxide is a non-chlorine bleach. Often used as a disinfectant on cuts or for whitening teeth, hydrogen peroxide — again, half a cup — can be added to the whites for some brightening power. What can I use instead of bleach to whiten clothes? WhitenRead More →

Mixing Bleach with Other Cleaning Products Could Produce Hazardous Gases! The key to using bleach safely is to keep it simple. Avoid mixing bleach or bleach-containing products with other cleaning products. And never, ever, mix bleach or products containing bleach with ammonia or acids! What soaps can you not mixRead More →

Homeowners with private wells should have their well water tested every 3 to 5 years for some contaminants, including bacteria. If these tests turn up positive for bacteria, chlorinating the well may be a way to resolve the problem. How long does it take to smell bleach when shocking aRead More →

If necessary a non-bleach, non-abrasive cleaner can be used, such as a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water used for hard water and calcium build up, especially around faucets. Even though quartz surfaces are non-porous and resist permanent staining, wipe up food and liquid spills as soon as possible. HowRead More →

Pour undiluted white vinegar into a spray bottle. Because white vinegar contains only about 20% acetic acid, adding water makes it less effective. Spray the vinegar onto the moldy surface and leave for an hour. Finally, wipe the area clean with water and allow the surface to dry. What killsRead More →

It needs to be a warm white or a white with that pinkish tinge to it that travertine can have, but overall, putting whites with travertine adds crispness and turns the travertine into a distinct “color” in the room. All the palettes here use a warm white to brighten upRead More →

The correct procedure for sanitizing dishes with Clorox® Regular Bleach2 is to first wash and rinse dishes, glassware, and utensils. After washing, soak for at least 2 minutes in a solution of 2 teaspoons of bleach per 1 gallon of water, drain and air dry. Does bleach in dishwater killRead More →

A solution of bleach and water should be used to sanitize all food preparation and contact surfaces. 1 tablespoon of bleach per 1 gallon of water will give you a 50-200 ppm sanitizing solution. This can be used to sanitize dishes, utensils, food preparation counters and tables. What is cleaningRead More →