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Can anyone give an example of washing powder with oxygen bleach?

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Ihavethebestdogs · 02/12/2024 13:47

I feel like I'm being a bit dim but in the user manual for our new washing machine (Bosch), it's saying before first use (with clothing) we should run a drum clean with washing powder containing oxygen bleach. I googled and of course 20 billion products came up...
I saw Daz fits the bill, according to Google, but I reacted to this years ago and don't want to buy some just for cleaning the drum.
I called Bosch, waited an age and then the agent couldn't hear me. I called back and was cut off due to high demand. Then Live Chat but no agents were available!

Can anyone suggest what to buy?

Thanks!

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SignificantSalamander · 02/12/2024 13:50

Just run a hot wash with soap, don't over think it!

dementedpixie · 02/12/2024 13:51

Just use any washing powder that isn't for colours. Daz is now for whites and colours and doesn't contain bleaches.

LigamentBandy · 02/12/2024 13:58

@Ihavethebestdogs
Sodium per carbonate is another name for it , if that helps.
Vanish / stain remover products contain it as an "active" ingredient

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dementedpixie · 02/12/2024 14:01

What detergent do you usually use?
Even non bio powders will usually contain bleaches e.g. fairy does

JaneandtheLaundry · 02/12/2024 14:03

You're getting caught up on the wrong thing, here. They just want you to run a wash with some strong powder to clean out any factory dust etc. Just run it with some normal powder, you'll be fine. I used Morrisons own brand bio to do mine two months ago because I'm not buying new powder for one wash, and it's running perfectly.

PoissonOfTheChrist · 02/12/2024 14:04

Just use normal washing powder and a scoop of oxy whitening powder (cheap £1 versions work just as well)

wwyd2021medicine · 02/12/2024 14:11

Add a scoop of a random preferably cheap oxi action powder

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