Multi-purpose surface cleaner
View Patent ↗A multi-purpose surface cleaning solution includes sodium percarbonate having a chemical formula of 2Na2CO3.3H2O2 that may be selectively provided in a range of concentrations, from 0.001% through 99.997%. In an aqueous solution, sodium percarbonate decomposes and yields soda ash [Na2CO3] and hydrogen peroxide [H2O2], with additional decomposition of hydrogen peroxide to water [H2O] and diatomic oxygen [O2]. The combination of soda ash, hydrogen peroxide, and diatomic oxygen chemically weaken and release the bonds of the contaminants from the surface(s) to which the contaminants have become attached.
1. A method of removing residue and contaminants from an interior of a smoking pipe article, the steps comprising:
closing openings or holes in the article except for one opening or hole;
introducing approximately 0.5 ounces (14 grams by weight) of a surface cleaning solution into the article, the surface cleaning solution comprising sodium percarbonate (2Na 2 CO 3 .3H 2 O 2 ), the sodium percarbonate dissolved in a solvent producing an aqueous solution promoting decomposition of the sodium percarbonate yielding soda ash (Na 2 CO 3 ) and hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 );
adding boiling water inside of the article until the article is filled with the water;
soaking the article for approximately 30 minutes; and
rinsing the article with running water to remove loosened debris or residue.
2. The steps of claim 1 further comprising repeating the steps to remove any remaining contaminant or residue from the article.