For how long is the bleach pen effective? Does it lessen with time?
1821373
I bought it to get rid of mold stain on grout. It didn't do a thing. I haven't tried it on anything else.
1821374
I don't know. However, I bet if you go to the Clorox website, you can find the answer.
1821375
oh, sorry, that was the only time I actually had reason to use that pen, so I would not know that answer.
1821376
the shirt I used this on was heavily splattered with red wine and that was probably 10 or more washings ago. So far the shirt still looks brand new, which is what it was before we spilled wine on it. Impossible to tell where the stains were, even now. Hope this helps.
1821377
I used a whole gel pen to clean shower grout about six months ago and with a quick wipe down after using the shower each time since the, the grout has remained essentially free of discoloration.
1358939
Depends on how long you let it run. If you are running the batch for just a couple hours it will be mostly clear with a tad bit of a haze- if you let it go for 4 hours or more it starts to get that amber-ish color because of the higher silver content of the H20. I love this kit! I usually let mine process for 6- 12 hours.
736315
Rubbing alcohol is a better choice, in my opinion, it's color safe. (I would test an area first.) If that doesn't work, then I would try the bleach pen if the fabric is white.
1725324
Bonnie. This product contains a chemical (chemicals do not really have such expiration dates like food..a bottle of bleach will still be functional years later, and the same is true for the active ingredient here...5% mnxdl)...should last decades..
169497
Not sure but it will definately lighten it. I just wash mine several times a week with seventh generation detergent and run an extra rinse cycle. I've never needed to bleach it.
1575546
Yeah it should work for most air born particles. It works for pesticides so bleach shouldn't be any different.
1018098
sorry, I used it for painting so I don't know how it works with bleach. May want to check out 3M web site, good luck.
1417811
It depends on the amount of water. With the pen that comes with it, a line might take 4 to 5 minutes to disappear.
428456
I believe it varies by individual. I noticed results within 3 weeks and optimal results after ~ 5-6 weeks.
1575548
It works, it will protect you from the smell, not quite sure if it will not allow the bleach enter inside your body while breathing.
169755
If you have sensitive teeth, you might start off keeping your bleaching tray in only for 2-3 hours the first time and increase if you can tolerate it. That's what I did. It takes a little longer to get your teeth whiter that way but you won't feel the discomfort.
2127802
You can not refill the pen. The bleach compound in them is very special. You can not buy it in any other container. It is thick and creamy and stays put in one place when you use it. And there is no way to open the container to put anything else in it. There are two different tips. One at each end. Very handyfor specific jobs. A small point at one end and a brush type tip at the other. It is well worth it to buy a multipack . You can't live without them once you get started using them. We live where there is a lot of moisture and I use them to get rid of mildew in the small crevices in the bathroom. Never a problem. You can not refill the pen. The bleach compound in them is very special. You can not buy it in any other container. It is thick and creamy and stays put in one place when you use it. And there is no way to open the container to put anything else in it. There are two different tips. One at each end. Very handyfor specific jobs. A small point at one end and a brush type tip at the other. It is well worth it to buy a multipack . You can't live without them once you get started using them. We live where there is a lot of moisture and I use them to get rid of mildew in the small crevices... » Read More You can not refill the pen. The bleach compound in them is very special. You can not buy it in any other container. It is thick and creamy and stays put in one place when you use it. And there is no way to open the container to put anything else in it. There are two different tips. One at each end. Very handyfor specific jobs. A small point at one end and a brush type tip at the other. It is well worth it to buy a multipack . You can't live without them once you get started using them. We live where there is a lot of moisture and I use them to get rid of mildew in the small crevices in the bathroom. Never a problem. « Show Less
1424309
Hi, no it won't. The bleaching or fading aspect of it doesn't really work, in my opinion. At least it hasn't for me. So I wouldn't worry about that part.
1289932
I had one that started faded right away and it was gone in a week. I had another one that gradually faded over a 2 month period. I have others that have faded but have not completely gone away over the past 6 months. I have also been using Retin A cream which helps with the cell turn over. My skin care specialist told me today that the active ingredient In Lytera will actually draw the dark spot to the surface of the skin so sometimes you may have some new ones show up. The Obaji bleaching products active ingredients actually suppress the melanin. I personally prefer to flush it all out and be done with it. I'm sure its more technical with than that's what I heard. I had one that started faded right away and it was gone in a week. I had another one that gradually faded over a 2 month period. I have others that have faded but have not completely gone away over the past 6 months. I have also been using Retin A cream which helps with the cell turn over. My skin care specialist told me today that the active ingredient In Lytera will actually draw the dark spot to the surface of the skin so sometimes you may have some new ones show up. The Obaji bleaching products active ingredients actually suppress the melanin. I personally prefer to flush it all out and... » Read More I had one that started faded right away and it was gone in a week. I had another one that gradually faded over a 2 month period. I have others that have faded but have not completely gone away over the past 6 months. I have also been using Retin A cream which helps with the cell turn over. My skin care specialist told me today that the active ingredient In Lytera will actually draw the dark spot to the surface of the skin so sometimes you may have some new ones show up. The Obaji bleaching products active ingredients actually suppress the melanin. I personally prefer to flush it all out and be done with it. I'm sure its more technical with than that's what I heard. « Show Less
433387
Not that I can see on my bottle. I've had mine for a while, over a year. And I don't notice any less effectiveness.
1065616
Good question! I'm not sure how long they are effective. I used them near the guinea pig cage and kids play room but i have been a long time user of the 'plug ins' andnthise have worked wonders!!! Those each last about 3-4 weeks. The wipes dry almost instantly but am not too sure about how effective they were in keeping cats away/relaxed compared to plugins. Sorry I can't be more specific about the wipes. Good luck on the trip!
1727227
Don't waist your money, bleach works just as good. If fact I think it is a bleach product.