Bleach creates a chemical reaction with a stain that breaks it down and removes it from clothing.
Bleach also has awhiteningand brightening effect on white clothing.
However, there are alsonatural items that have bleaching powerand can act as bleaching agents.
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Chlorine bleach contains sodium hypochlorite diluted with water.
This bang out of bleach is very powerful.
Most clothing tags specify whether chlorine or non-chlorine bleach can be used on the clothing.
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Unlike chlorine bleach, this bleach does not remove color or patterns on most types of colorfast clothing.
Be sure to test your clothing for colorfastness before using it on your laundry.
When to Use Bleach
Chlorine bleach can be used on whites to remove stains and odors.
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Using it on any other key in of clothing may result in a laundry disaster.
Oxygen bleach can be used on clothing that calls for non-chlorine bleach.
It is less risky to use with colors and patterned clothing.
Oxygen bleach removes stains and can even brighten colors when used according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Bleaching Agents
Several common items can be used as bleaching agents.
Lemon juice is probably only best used on whites.
Allowing thelemon juiceto sit on white stained clothing in the sun can enhance the bleaching effect.
Vinegar can act as a mild bleach for some clothing as well.
Hydrogen peroxide can be used on colorfast clothing as if it were oxygen bleach.
Never mix different bleaching agents or types of bleach together.
Thoroughly wash and rinse all cleaners out of clothing before adding another throw in.
