How to Bleach Clothes Without Chlorine
Stubborn stains and heavy soil are difficult to remove from delicate fabrics and clothing that are subject to damage from the use of chlorine bleach. There is an alternative to endless hand scrubbing or throwing out perfectly good clothing. Adding a small amount of oxygen bleach with warm water will save time, money and help all your delicate items look bright and clean. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Treat tough stains with the pre-treating product of personal choice. Some require waiting and others allow for immediate laundering. Follow the label directions on the product.
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Load washer with the items needing bleached. Set the washer on "hot" for whites and "warm" for colored clothes. Add the normal amount of standard laundry detergent and begin the wash cycle.
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Mix ¼ of a cup of powdered oxygen bleach product with 2 cups of hot water. The hot water will help the oxygen bleach dissolve. The warmer the water is, the better the product works. Oxygen bleach products are available in most home improvement centers and stores like Wal-Mart.
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Run the load of clothes through a complete rinse cycle. Dry the clothes as normal.
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Tips & Warnings
Sensitive items that are subject to heavy staining and soiling need washed using the oxygen bleach every time for the best results.
Use gloves if you have sensitive skin. Follow all directions and safety precautions on the chemical product labels. Oxygen bleach products are generally safe for all fabrics, but test any items that seem particularly fragile or delicate.
