Some fabrics can get damaged after too many bleach baths.
Load the Washer
Avoid overloadingthe washer.
Baking soda whitens, freshens, and softens fabrics.
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Be mindful of the amount you use as excess detergent can stick to clothes and attract dirt.
Add Vinegar to Rinse Cycle
Avoid fabric softeners, which can leave residue on white fabrics.
If any stains are still hanging on, re-treat them and wash them again.
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Drying stained clothes on high heat can make that stubborn spot a permanent fixture.
Tips for Washing White Clothing
How Often Should I Wash White Clothes?
Some articles of clothing can go for longer stretches between washes, but whites aren’t one of them.
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Garments like sweatersor dresses can be washed after every few wears unless stains appear.
In that case, treat the stains and wash the garments immediately.
White sheets should be washed weekly.
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How Do I Brighten White Clothes?
Use Bleach
Chlorine bleachcan be effective for brightening whites.
While it may sound contradictory, too much bleach can actually cause yellowing, especially on white synthetic fabrics.
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Limit how much you pour in and never apply pure, undiluted bleach to any material.
It needs to be cut with water.
Note that you should not apply bleach and detergent at the same time.
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The two cleaning agents counteract each other, negating their effectiveness.
It couldn’t be more simple.
Basically, the sun’s UV rays naturally bleach and brighten fabric.
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The sunnier, the better.
How Do I Treat Stains on White Clothes?
Stains that slip through may be set in even more firmly by hot water washing.
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confirm the stains are fully out before you get going drying your load.
How Do I Remove Yellowing on White Clothes?
you might whiten yellowed clothes in a top-loading washing machine or a large plastic tub.
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Clean and dry the clothing first.
This will prevent the unpleasant surprise of yellowed clothes when you open them next year.
This is particularly important for clothing with logos or designs of a different color.
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Separate your white clothes from other colors and wash garments with the same fabric together.
Avoid using too much bleach or detergent.
As with colored delicates, hand-washing is the best strategy for delicate white clothing.
