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MissJones
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I'm a bleaching virgin
I USE bleach, don't get me wrong. Just never in the wash.  But I want to bleach our sheets and duvet. How do I do it? The purpose is to whiten so any suggestions are welcome.
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SadiesMom
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Re: I'm a bleaching virgin
I have had better luck whitening with OxiClean than I have had with bleach. I put the powder in, let the water fill up, mix it up a bit, and then add the wash. If necessary, I let the laundry sit in that water for about 10 minutes before letting the cycle go through. Whites come out great!
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| Posted 12/9/13 9:53 AM |
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chilltocam
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I'm a bleaching virgin
I'm a big fan (and recent convert) to OxyClean too! I'd definitely give that a try
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| Posted 12/9/13 10:22 AM |
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SusiBee
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Re: I'm a bleaching virgin
Not all whites can be bleached.
Test a corner with a drop of bleach to see what happens.
I also like a good soak in OxyClean.
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| Posted 12/9/13 11:36 AM |
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VickiC
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I'm a bleaching virgin
Try white vinegar as well - that will help too most likely. Sometimes regular detergent does the trick. I would avoid bleaching if you can.
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| Posted 12/9/13 3:48 PM |
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MissJones
I need a nap!
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I'm a bleaching virgin
Thanks ladies!
I really don't have much control of the machines (it's an apt complex) so I wouldn't be able to soak with oxiclean. Think it will still work?
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| Posted 12/9/13 4:30 PM |
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tourist
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Re: I'm a bleaching virgin
Posted by MissJones
Thanks ladies!
I really don't have much control of the machines (it's an apt complex) so I wouldn't be able to soak with oxiclean. Think it will still work?
I live in a complex too. I put Oxyclean in the machine, but I have better luck soaking at home first--in the bathtub if it is a large item, and then squeeze as much water out as possible & transport to the laundry in a trash bag.
I have done this with a white table cloth & it worked wonders. I am afraid of real bleach because I always get it on my clothes & if I am going out to the laundry room & am not usually wearing my cleaning clothes which I wear when I bleach the caulking in the bathtub.
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| Posted 12/9/13 4:39 PM |
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MissJones
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Re: I'm a bleaching virgin
Posted by tourist
Posted by MissJones
Thanks ladies!
I really don't have much control of the machines (it's an apt complex) so I wouldn't be able to soak with oxiclean. Think it will still work?
I live in a complex too. I put Oxyclean in the machine, but I have better luck soaking at home first--in the bathtub if it is a large item, and then squeeze as much water out as possible & transport to the laundry in a trash bag.
I have done this with a white table cloth & it worked wonders. I am afraid of real bleach because I always get it on my clothes & if I am going out to the laundry room & am not usually wearing my cleaning clothes which I wear when I bleach the caulking in the bathtub.
Good point. How long do you soak it for? For me, I'm thinking a duvet cover that is just not sparkly anymore.
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| Posted 12/9/13 7:45 PM |
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tourist
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Re: I'm a bleaching virgin
I think it says on the box--a half hour?
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| Posted 12/9/13 9:43 PM |
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MissJones
I need a nap!
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I'm a bleaching virgin
I can do that! Thank you!
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| Posted 12/10/13 6:13 AM |
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