first-timer to bleaching clothes, need help

[steve2470]

Last edited Sun Jul 16, 2017, 04:45 PM - Edit history (1)

Hi all,

My first post here. I need to bleach some whites. I've never done this before. Yes, I could go google but I'd rather someone(s) hold me by the hand a bit. What do I need to know so I don't ruin my clothes ? Thank you very much in advance!

Steve

On edit: Do I use hot water, cold water, or lukewarm for best results ?

[bettyellen]

1. Mix the bleach in w water first,never directly pour it anywhere near clothes.

I usually let the wager fill 1/3-1/2 w water and add the bleach and agitate it, then add clothes.

[rzemanfl]

12. I will trade you a "t" for that "g" you can bet on it.

The "w" is one more than you need although Drumpf makes W look like a genius.

[bettyellen]

13. Ha, I do like a good game of chance... spellcheck has my number alright!

[Chomskyn]

2. Wrong place to ask that dude!

Go and look for the eggs the piglet laid.

[Yonnie3]

3. Welcome to DU

Can you please explain what you mean?

[gtar100]

5. Seems the right place to me... Household Hints & Tips

First poster got it spot on... or should I say, spot off.

[steve2470]

6. ...............

[Yonnie3]

7. Good chance, Eh?

We will see ...

[steve2470]

8. mhmm! nt

[Yonnie3]

4. Check the labels if they have them

Some synthetics turn yellow or brown if bleached. Don't ask how I know that!

[katmondoo]

9. Wear old clothes

Spills and splashes from bleach will ruin your outfit, also be careful not to drip on carpet or any thing that has color

[CountAllVotes]

10. Do not bleach anything 100% polyester

It likely won't do much good and will damage the fabric.

As for COTTONS (specifically), fill machine with water and add about 1/2 c. bleach and then add the clothes.

Proceed as per usual.

You should not have any problems unless you spill the bleach on something.

Best of luck!

[leftofcool]

11. Don't use bleach at all. Bad for you, your clothes, your washer and the environment

Use OXY instead.

[rusty quoin]

14. Why...changes the pH?

I do cotton whites with it in hot water. The amount used is so small it doesn't matter. I use it to clean the toilet bowl. Sometimes the old use cleaners are the best.

[steve2470]

15. end to the bleach saga

With your kind help, all my clothes were bleached properly and no damage occurred. Thanks!