Got to love spring cleaning. Experimenting have some tough stains shouldn't try. LOL
Reaction of oxy oxiclean with bleach.
Mixing OxiClean (sodium percarbonate) with chlorine bleach (sodium hypochlorite) is generally safe but ineffective, as the two agents cancel each other out, wasting product. They produce oxygen, water, and salt, with no hazardous gases, though some may find the reaction to cause excessive fizzing. It is recommended to use them separately.
Reaction Results: The oxygen-based cleaner (peroxide) reacts with the chlorine bleach, resulting in a reduction of bleaching power.
Efficiency Loss: Combining them is wasteful, as the chemistries cancel each other out rather than providing a boosted cleaning effect.
Safety Advice: While not poisonous, it is highly recommended to avoid mixing any cleaning products. For best results, use OxiClean to soak/pre-treat and use chlorine bleach in the wash.
Alternative Recommendations: If you need to use both, use OxiClean in the wash water and wait to add chlorine bleach in the washing machine’s dispenser.
If you have already mixed them and feel ill, immediately leave the area to breathe fresh air and seek medical attention if necessary.
