A closer look at sodium percarbonate

Sodium percarbonate. Quite an intimidating name for a blog primarily dedicated to babies! No need to worry. We are not planning any experiments on our little ones — rather on their diapers. We explain everything in this article!

A closer look at sodium percarbonate: a must-have in your daily life as a parent!

Also known as sodium bleaching detergent, sodium percarbonate comes in the form of a granular white powder. On a slightly technical note — and because it is rather impressive to be able to drop this into conversation with your colleagues — it is produced from sodium carbonate and natural salts.

Right, but what is it actually used for? First and foremost, sodium percarbonate is an ideal household cleaner for deep-cleaning babies' Pocket diapers! Among other things. Because it is truly a multi-purpose product!

And needless to say, it is incredibly cost-effective, very eco-friendly, and zero-waste. On top of that, it keeps for a very long time and replaces a good dozen or so household products that clutter up our cupboards! Still not convinced? Then take a look at its benefits!

The (many) properties of sodium percarbonate

• Whitening agent;
• Removes all stains of organic origin (including blood, stools…);
• Eliminates stubborn odours;
• Degreaser;
• Boosts the effectiveness of other detergents it comes into contact with;
• Purifying and sanitising action.

How to use this remarkable sodium percarbonate?

This sort of solid hydrogen peroxide can be used in many different ways, for example:

• As an eco-friendly laundry detergent

You can dilute it in water to form a stain-removing paste, or simply add it directly to the washing machine. You can also make your own homemade laundry detergent with this product! It will be ideal for deep-cleaning used Pocket diapers before putting them in the washing machine.

• As a multi-purpose cleaning agent

Indeed, this eco-detergent can help you scrub pots and pans, clean tile grout, and wash indoor or outdoor floors. In the category of eco-friendly cleaners that are incredibly effective, you might also want to discover the ever-popular Marseille soap!