Bleach: Yes or No? What to Do?

The most appropriate answer could be 'it depends.' All chlorine-based compounds that release active chlorine in aqueous solution have the power to oxidize organic compounds responsible for the colors of fabrics. Therefore, you risk bleaching the colors of the fabric itself. This is what gives bleach (sodium hypochlorite) its bleaching power.

For this reason, bleach is widely used in laundry. However, there are some obvious contraindications to its use. You cannot use bleach on colored fabrics; you would end up removing stains and the fabric's own color. You cannot use it frequently because bleach is a particularly aggressive agent and, with prolonged use, it would damage your garment.
There is another component that you can use without contraindications to whiten fabrics, and that is SODIUM PERCARBONATE. Below are the pros and cons of bleach and sodium percarbonate compared:


Sodium percarbonate: - Eco-friendly: Sodium percarbonate is often considered a more environmentally friendly choice than bleach (sodium hypochlorite) because it decomposes into water and oxygen, releasing no chlorine into the environment.
- Hypoallergenic: Sodium percarbonate is less likely to cause allergic reactions or irritations compared to bleach.

- Gentle Bleaching: Sodium percarbonate can be used on colored fabrics, unlike bleach, which fades colored fabrics.

- Versatile: It is also used in applications other than fabric washing, such as disinfection, general cleaning, and water treatment.


Bleach (sodium hypochlorite):
- Powerful Disinfectant: Bleach is a powerful disinfectant that kills bacteria, viruses, and fungi and is often used to disinfect surfaces in household, sanitary, and hospital environments.

- Strong Bleaching: It is known for its bleaching power and is often used to remove stains and lighten laundry.

- More Economical: Bleach tends to be cheaper than sodium percarbonate.

Rent Angel primarily uses sodium percarbonate as a whitener to protect the integrity of the garments as much as possible. Bleach is only used as a last resort when faced with stains that cannot be otherwise removed.