How to Remove Yellow Bleach Stains
Each summer, white articles of clothing make their yearly appearance after a long winter in the closet. Unfortunately, white clothes are very easy to stain, and the stains are very difficult to hide. To remove these stains, people often resort to bleach. However, many of the white articles of clothing in the modern day are covered with a white finish that makes them more brilliant. Applying bleach to these garments will remove the finish and leave yellow spots behind. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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White Vinegar
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Soak a clean white washcloth with the white vinegar.
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Dab the stained area of the garment with the washcloth until the fabric is saturated with vinegar.
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Rinse with cool water and repeat. Vinegar is known for neutralizing bleaching agents in clothing, and the acidic nature of the liquid dissolves the outer layer of yellowed fabric, thereby restoring the underlying white color.
The Power of the Sun
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Wash your yellowed garment as usual.
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Lay the wet garment in the sun on a small bush or hedge. This technique is useful because the sun has powerful bleaching properties. The plant underneath the garment is also filtering oxygen through the clothing during photosynthesis, which greatly aids in the bleaching process.
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Shake the garment out after drying to remove any leaves or curious insects.
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Tips & Warnings
In the future, avoid using bleach on white clothing to prevent similar staining. Color stripper is an environmentally-safe alternative to bleach.
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