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QuestionIs it fine if I use bleach instead of biological detergent or washing soda?Community AnswerIt should be fine, but test it out first with a different leaf.
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QuestionIs there anything I can use as a substitute for blotting paper?Community AnswerDiffusing paper or coffee filters. Open up the round, cup shaped filters and make them flat.
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QuestionWhat can you do if the chlorophyll is not extracting through this method?Community AnswerOnce you've removed all the pulp, simply soak the skeleton leaves in bleach until they are the desired color, then rinse with water and dry. The skeleton leaves remain green unless you bleach them. Once the skeleton leaves are bleached, you can dye them different colors.
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QuestionFor how many weeks should I keep the leaf in a book?Kate BolsomCommunity AnswerYou should leave it for about three-four weeks.
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QuestionIs there any danger by using a regular cooking pan used for food?Community AnswerIt would depend on the type of leaf. Non-toxic leaves would probably be okay, but many leaves are poisonous, so it would be unwise to use a pan you use for food.
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QuestionCan I soak it in plain water and then use a brush?Community AnswerYou can, but you have to wait for 2 - 3 weeks, changing the water every few days.
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QuestionCan I use a powdered soap like the soap used for washing clothes?Community AnswerYou can try, but it likely will not work. Use washing soda for best results.
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QuestionWhat is biological detergent?Community AnswerIt is a type of laundry detergent made from enzymes that come from microorganism.
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QuestionCan I use hydrogen peroxide to bleach?Archer HeathCommunity AnswerMost likely, as it is an oxidizer, though it may take longer if you are only using 3% or 6% hydrogen peroxide.
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