How to Bleach a Spot in a White Shirt

Bleach easily removes difficult and stubborn stains.

Perhaps you spilt a glass of red wine on your favorite white blouse, or your pen ink ran in the breast pocket of your shirt. Either way, you now have a disappointing stain in what was once a crisp, white top. With a little bleach, you can easily remove essentially any stain and make your white shirt look as good as new, negating having to throw it away or discard it simply because of the stain.

Things You'll Need

• Bleach pen
• Rag

Instructions

1. Shake your bleach pen before using it. Squeeze the pen, and apply the bleach to the stained area on your shirt.

2. Use a rag to gently rub the bleach into the stain.

3. Let it set for a minute. Remove any excess bleach with your rag.

4. Run your shirt, as you normally would, through a regular washing machine cycle.

References

• Textile Affairs: Stain Removal Answers to Common Care Questions