Today I am washing my dingy white shirts but BEFORE I wash them I usually soak them in a magic solution. The recipe is 1 c. Clorox 2, 1 c. Cascade dish washing detergent and 5 gallons of hot tap water.
I usually fill a 5 gallon bucket with hot tap water and stir in both the Clorox 2 and the Cascade, then add my clothes. I soak them overnight or for at least 8 hours- the longer you soak the whiter they will get. Stir the clothes around every few hours.
When I am ready to wash them, I dump the whole bucket in the washer, including the water. Then launder them like normal.
I have had great success getting white shirts brighter. I have also done this with garments and white shirts that have some color or pattern on them. I haven't had any problems.
Happy cleaning!!!
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
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6 comments:
That's a fantastic idea. Can you do this on all "whites"?
I was just barely trying to remember the magic solution! So glad you posted it, now our gray garments might become white again.
Thank you for the idea! I hate buying a white shirt, and washing it for the first time, cause you know it will never look the same! Thanks!
You are always full of good recipes, ideas, etc.!! I love it. Thanks for this tip, my white shirts will appreciate it.
What a great tip!
White is one of my favorite colors (if it's considered a color) but I always have a problem with them turning to off-white, then to beige. Ha!
I will definitely have to try this!!!
Sweet! I'm going to try it. I made your peanut butter bars...they weren't yours, but not bad! :)
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