Not all materials can be bleached.
you might safely bleach items that are cotton, polyester, nylon, acrylic, and rayon.
Anything with spandex or made with wool, silk, or leather should not be bleached.
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Here’s how to bleach white clothes so they look and feel like new.
Always dilute bleach; straight bleach can damage clothes and be an irritant.
Soak Clothing for 5 Minutes
Submerge your clothing for a maximum of five minutes.
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Continuously watch the clothing while it soaks.
The color should be lightening as time passes.
Then put the clothing in the dryer or air dry it.
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Select Cycle and Water Temperature
If possible, opt for hot water and heavy-duty wash cycle tweaks.
For delicate items, it’s okay to choose hot water and a regular wash cycle.
Never apply undiluted bleach directly to fabrics.
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After the rinse cycle is done, move your laundry to the dryer to dry.
Run another rinse cycle, this time with the machine empty.
You want to be absolutely sure all the bleach is out of the machine before you run another cycle.
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Wash in cold water to keep your clothes in good shape.
Here’s how to keep your white clothes white and avoid dullness,yellowing, stains, and discoloration.
No matter what, do not add straight bleach to the clothes.
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Also check that the material of your shirt isn’t bleach resistant.
If it is,turn to another methodto whiten your shirt.
Can You Wash Colored Clothes With Bleach?Clorox.
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Facts About Chlorine.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
How Much Bleach is Too Much Bleach on Clothes and Laundry?Clorox.
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