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Keeping the whites white!
I have these bras and they are/were white. I've had them for almost a year and in the beginning i never really took the time or care to wash properly.
I don't want to put them in the washer because right now they are some of my favs and i'd rather not ruin them.
They're a little cream/yellow/white. I mean there are white parts but parts aren't totally white as well. I bleached them in some water and soaked for about 5 hours...but they stil look the same.
What can i do? Do i put them in a pot and boil with bleach or something?
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I found this information on the How To website. I hope it helps. I also have used lemons or vinegar to whiten and brighten clothes and it really does work. Let me know how it turns out.
Step1Lemons are a natural way to whiten clothing and linens. Let your clothes soak in a sink basin with hot water and lots of lemon slices for an hour or two then launder as usual. Another option for more dingy clothing is to boil water, turn off the heat and add the clothes in a large pot with lemons. Then, let them soak overnight. You will not only get your garments white they will smell lemony fresh as well.
Step2Dishwasher detergent is another great whitener for your laundry. Add about ¼ cup dishwasher detergent to your whites and wash them in warm water with your regular detergent. The whitening agent from the dishwasher soap will work its magic and you will have clean, bright whites as a result.
Step3White vinegar is another whitening alternative. Pour ½ to 1 cup of white vinegar in your white clothes along with your detergent. The vinegar will not only whiten your clothes, it will help clean out any residue from other detergents or soaps, and it also aids in softening your fabrics. You may get a faint smell when you open your washer, but after you dry your clothes, any trace of vinegar odor will be gone.
Step4One more idea that was used quite often before the invention of the washing machine and chemical cleaners is old-fashioned sunshine. While this method may not be as powerful as other whitening methods, it was used quite often by pioneers and early settlers. Sunlight helps brighten whites and keep them smelling fresh.
Tips & Warnings
Treat any stains or flaws on your clothing before you put it in the washer. If you tackle the stain ahead of time, then the whitening agents can do their job, and you will get better results.
If you don’t have fresh lemons, you can use lemon juice as a substitute.
Only use white vinegar for laundry because the other vinegar formulas are not clear and may turn your clothes yellow.
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Ok not sure what it is called but it is by Oxi Clean and you put in a bucket of water wiht your cloths and make them WOW whiter then white or Cleaner then Clean So go to your local store and go to the oxiclean products. It is a poweder. good Luck!!
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