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The Bottom Line

Ultra Purex 2 Color Safe Bleach is an effective stain remover and color booster.

Pros

• Effective for removing stains and boosting color.
• Packaging is 100 percent recycled paperboard.
• Less expensive than other color safe bleaches.

Cons

• Listed ingredients are not complete.

Description

• Chlorine free stain remover and color booster.
• Safe for all washable fabrics.
• Available in powder and liquid formulas.

Ultra Purex 2 Color Safe Bleach - Laundry Product Review

Ultra Purex 2 Color Safe Bleach is a stain removal product from Henkel. It is available as a powder or liquid. I tested and reviewed the powder formula.

Purex Color Safe Bleach contains no chlorine and is safe for all washable fabrics. It is effective in cold, warm or hot water and can be used in regular or high-efficiency (he) washers. The product should be added at the same time as detergent. The color safe bleach is used to remove stains and boost a detergent's cleaning power.

Listed Ingredients

• Anionic and nonionic surfactants (cleaning agents)
• Sodium carbonate (water softener)
• Sodium silicate (washer protection agent)
• Sodium percarbonate (bleaching agent)
• Antiredeposition agents
• Fabric whiteners
• Perfume
• Processing aids
• Colorants
  For specific ingredients, contact Purex.
  
  The powdered formula is packaged in 100 percent recycled paperboard (35 percent post-consumer).
  
  I found Purex 2 Color Safe Bleach to be an effective stain remover and color booster. I was particularly pleased with the way white clothes came out looking brighter. I often use a color safe bleach in a pre-soak solution to remove stains and whiten clothes.
  Disclosure: Review samples were provided by the manufacturer. For more information, please see our Ethics Policy.