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OxiClean Versatile Stain Remover

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CATEGORY

Bleach

BRAND

OxiClean

DATA LAST UPDATED

September 10, 2012

Ingredient concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

Health Concerns

  • No Data
    Asthma / Respiratory
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    Skin Allergies & Irritation
  • No Data
    Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
  • No Data
    Cancer
  • SOME
    Environment

Ingredient scores

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Ingredients from the label

sodium percarbonate, sodium carbonate


Directions from Packaging

Whites, Colors: Cleaner, whiter, brighter; Add to every load; Safe for all colors; Top loader: fill washer with water. Add OxiClean and detergent before adding laundry. 1-3 scoops: 1 scoop for regular loads, or more for large or heavily soiled loads. HE washer: Add OxiClean to washer Before adding laundry. 1-2 scoops. Do not mix OxiClean with detergent in the dispenser. Read your HE owner's manual for instructions. Other uses: Mix until completely dissolved. Use warmest water possible. Use solution within 6 hours. Tough laundry stains: 1. Mix: 2-4 scoops per 1 gallon of water. Submerge stained items in solution after dissolved. 2 scoops for typical stains or 4 scoops for extra tough stains. 2. Soak 1-6 hours. Depending on severity of stain, some stains may require more time to soak. 3. Wash as normal. Soft surface stains: 1. Mix: 1 scoop per 16 ounces of water. Remove excess stain before treating. 2. Apply only enough solution to saturate the stain. Allow solution to stand 1-5 minutes. Do not allow to dry on fabrics. 3. Blot with a white towel. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until stain is not visible. 4. Rinse with clean water and blot until dry. Hard surfaces: 1. Mix: 4 scoops per 1 gallon of water. Note: For some surfaces, like grout, a more concentrated solution/paste may be used. 2. Apply using a cloth, sponge, brush, or by pouring solution directly onto surface. 3. Let stand 5-30 min. Scrub as needed. For large surfaces, work with small areas, so solution does not dry on the surface. 4. Rinse well with cool water. Read before use: 1) Always test OxiClean on an inconspicuous area first. Rinse, allow to dry. 2) Do not use on wool, wool blends, silk, silk blends, leather or on fabrics labeled dry clean only. Not for use on jewelry, latex paints, woven baskets, unpainted wicker, jute teak, or finished woods. Metals must not be soaked and must be rinsed immediately and thoroughly. Not for use on rust, dried paint, or bleach damage. Safe for septic tanks. 3) Follow manufacturer's instructions for water temperature and for cleaning garment or item. 4) OxiClean works best in warm to hot water. If washing wiht cold water, first dissolve OxiClean in 16 oz. of warm to hot water. Add to cold water. 5) Treat stains while fresh. Always rinse well with cool water. Do not place fabric that has not been thoroughly rinsed into dryer. 6) Some stains require repeated or longer treatments. Adding more OxiClean powder than directed increases the risk of color loss.


Warnings

Keep out of reach of children. Warning: Injurious to eyes. Harmful if swallowed. Contains sodium percarbonate and sodium carbonate. Avoid powder or solution contact with eyes and prolonged skin contact (wear gloves). Eye contact: Flush with water for 15 minutes; seek medical attention immediately. If swallowed: Drink a glass of water; do not induce vomiting; seek medical attention immediately. Skin contact: Flush with water. Do not mix with productts containing ammonia, chlorine bleach, or with other household chemicals. Do not store solutions for more than 6 hours, as pressure can build up and the container may rupture causing injury. No phosphates.

This product is not certified as a green cleaner.

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Understanding scores

EWG provides information on cleaning product ingredients from the published scientific literature, to supplement incomplete data available from companies and the government. The ratings indicate the relative level of concern posed by exposure to the ingredients in this product - not the product itself - compared to other product formulations. The ratings reflect potential health hazards but do not account for the level of exposure or individual susceptibility, factors which determine actual health risks, if any.

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Hazard score

The Healthy Cleaning ingredient hazard score, from A to F, reflects known and suspected hazards linked to the ingredients. The EWG VERIFIED® mark means a product meets EWG’s strictest criteria for transparency and health.

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