Stain Solver works by initiating a safe and natural chemical reaction when the powder is mixed with water. When this reaction occurs millions of oxygen bubbles are released. These bubbles are what lifts the stains from the soiled object. 

One of the best parts about Stain Solver is just how easy it is to use! Simply mix the powder with warm or hot water, stir until completely dissolved, and then apply to or soak the stained item. 

Here is a convenient table that shows you how much Stain Solver powder you will need to mix with water:

Hot Water	Stain Solver Powder
1 Cup	1 Tablespoon
1 Quart	1/4 Cup
1/2 Gallon	1/2 Cup
1 Gallon	1 Cup

 

Yes! The active ingredient in Stain Solver is chemically the same as Hydrogen Peroxide, which is a very safe household chemical. While there are some things that you should not do with Stain Solver (like eat it or get it in your eyes) it is much safer than most household cleaning products. You can use it around pets, vegetation, and small children with no issues.

If you want to read some technical information about the active ingredient in Stain Solver, sodium percarbonate, here is some more information from outside sources:

The Wikipedia Page on Sodium Percarbonate

The National Library of Medicine Database Entry on Sodium Percarbonate

The Hazardous Substances Data Bank Entry On Sodium Percarbonate

This is our most asked question! We’ve tried out many different ratios, and have found that for most jobs a ratio of 1 Tablespoon of Stain Solver to 1 Cup of water is the most appropriate. Here is a handy chart that will help you scale this ratio to whatever is most appropriate for your job.

Hot Water	Stain Solver Powder
1 Cup	1 Tablespoon
1 Quart	1/4 Cup
1/2 Gallon	1/2 Cup
1 Gallon	1 Cup

 

Unmixed Stain Solver Powder has a practically unlimited shelf life, as long as it's kept in a cool, dry place. Once the powder is combined with water it loses efficacy after about 6 hours.