How to Whiten Whites in the Laundry

Line-dry your white clothing outdoors.

White clothing looks crisp and clean when brand new, but as it gets worn it quickly develops discoloration, stains and residue that dulls the clothing after just a few wears. Chlorine bleach is a popular bleaching agent that does effectively whiten whites; however, even after washing the clothing often you will still smell a bleach odor. Another problem among those with sensitive skin is the development of skin rashes as the person wears a bleached piece of clothing. Instead, whiten your whites in the laundry with natural bleaching agents.

Things You'll Need

• Lemon juice
• Washing soda

Instructions

1. Place the white clothing into the washing machine, and turn on the machine with a warm water cycle and large load size.

2. Pour 1/2 cup washing soda and 1 cup lemon juice into the washing machine. Both work as natural cleaning and bleaching agents that are completely natural and contain no harsh chemical ingredients.

3. Allow the machine to run its full cycle.

4. Remove the whites from the washing machine, and hang outdoors in direct sunlight. The sun is a natural bleaching agent as well, which will greatly assist in brightening your white clothing.

References

• Apartment Therapy: Naturally Cleaning Whites
• Safe Natural Tips: Cleaning Laundry