How to Wash White Linens Without Bleach
Getting your white linens to stay white can be a serious challenge. Bleach will get your clothing white, but it can break down the fabric, it has a harsh odor, and is not very eco-friendly. This is a simple way to keep your white linens white without the need of bleach. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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GET A 3% SOLUTION OF PEROXIDE. This is the type of peroxide that is sold in your grocery store or pharmacy.
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ADD 1 CUP OF PEROXIDE TO YOUR WASH. Just pour it in the way you would normally use bleach.
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RUN YOUR WASHING MACHINE. Use whatever machine cycle is recommended on the labels of the clothing/linens you are washing.
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Tips & Warnings
Make sure you are using a 3% Solution. It should say so on the side of the bottle.
This can be used on children and infant clothing and bedding. (Make sure your child is not allergic to peroxide first.)
Using the wrong solution or too much peroxide can discolor the fabric.
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bethandlee
Apr 02, 2009
Great tip! 5* -
pondpond
Dec 13, 2008
It is a good information as many of us using white sheets for our bed sheets.
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PABechko
Nov 04, 2008
Thanks for the specific info.
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Vikki Albers
Aug 02, 2008
This is good to know - a Greener alternative to bleach. Thank you!
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MIghtyDreamer
Jul 01, 2008
Okay. That's what I always thought that peroxide could discolor fabric, so it's good to have the exact meausurements that you've supplied. Thanks for the info.
