In the past I’ve used Vanish unscented Oxy cleaner. This is no longer available and the supermarket Oxy are all scented as far as I can see. If you’re an Oxy user, what do you use?
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Sadfield
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I don't find that this has a scent that carries over.
https://www.bmstores.co.uk/products/the-pink-stuff-oxi-powder-colours-stain-remover-1kg-363756
Actually, it could be this stuff I've got currently, with the pink lid also from B&M.
I'm pretty sure I've used both.
https://www.bmstores.co.uk/products/the-pink-stuff-oxi-powder-colours-stain-remover-1kg-363756
Actually, it could be this stuff I've got currently, with the pink lid also from B&M.
I'm pretty sure I've used both.
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peebee
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The stuff is available by the sack!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/BlueBay-Aquatics-25KG-Percarbonate-Granular/dp/B0BN1VGS2F
(Smaller amounts too).
Unless you insist on pretty plastic pots and flowery words. Which you pay for!
I think there are cheaper suppliers on eBay and the like.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/BlueBay-Aquatics-25KG-Percarbonate-Granular/dp/B0BN1VGS2F
(Smaller amounts too).
Unless you insist on pretty plastic pots and flowery words. Which you pay for!
I think there are cheaper suppliers on eBay and the like.
phildo79
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Yip, that's the one I use and have been for years now. Never noticed any scent from it.
peebee
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Don't get PBW! It contains a degreaser (inorganic grease that is ... Sodium Metasilicate) which you don't need and destroys PET and Polycarbonate if left in contact too long.
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peebee
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If you mean what I put ... you're right! It's generic, nothing but sodium percarbonate in prills, slightly coated in a ... "stuff"? ... that protects it from moisture in the air (which would decompose it).
Thanks @peebee . I think with my brewing schedule 25kg bag would be a bit over the top. Looked on the bay and 1kg costs around £10. Think I'll explore the B&M option.
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After I posted this I did a bit more online research and found this
https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui...CYFh74-c_FJJBC9sV3RoC3_UQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Bit more expensive but doesn't have any added fragrances. Any thoughts?
https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui...CYFh74-c_FJJBC9sV3RoC3_UQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Bit more expensive but doesn't have any added fragrances. Any thoughts?
peebee
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You want me to answer!
Sadfield
Landlord.
The Big Pink Stiff is a rebrand of Whizz Oxi, both made by StarBrandsLtd.
Questions usually end with one of these "?" not one of these "!"
Graz
Landlord.
This is what I use. They seemed to stop selling it in B&M but I found some in The Food Warehouse (big Iceland).
I’m using this:
https://www.iceland.co.uk/p/astonish-oxy-active-non-bio-stain-remover-1.25kg/91100.html
Bought at Iceland. It was unperfumed when I last bought it.
https://www.iceland.co.uk/p/astonish-oxy-active-non-bio-stain-remover-1.25kg/91100.html
Bought at Iceland. It was unperfumed when I last bought it.
I’ve got the pink lid version from above. I could do with some advice about how much to put in corny’s and how long to keep it in.
peebee
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The advice I got (@Sadfield) was 10g Sodium Percarbonate per litre. And that seems perfectly okay. Made up it lasts (active) about 1/2 - two hours ... it works by decomposing! This releases Hydrogen Peroxide. It leaves Sodium Carbonate, which is also a fair cleaner but requires you to put a bit of effort in (with a cloth or brush). The remains are highly alkaline and smell of damp washing machines, which is why I never use it "no rinse" as some do.
Agitate (about 15 mins), there's not much point soaking. So, you don't need to fill the vessel being cleaned.
10g a litre a lot? And that's why I use the generic "white bag" stuff. You can use it very strong (100g per litre plus) if you've really got some muck to shift! ... Dirty flag stones, etc.
Agitate (about 15 mins), there's not much point soaking. So, you don't need to fill the vessel being cleaned.
10g a litre a lot? And that's why I use the generic "white bag" stuff. You can use it very strong (100g per litre plus) if you've really got some muck to shift! ... Dirty flag stones, etc.
