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My Whites Come Out Grey and Yellow

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Date: 06/28/2006 Topics: Cleaning > Laundry | Readers Request > Cleaning  
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My whites always come out grey or yellowish. What can I do?

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Post by maryc (25) | (07/01/2006)
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First of all, don't overload your washer. Next, do not put dark items in with the whites. I ALWAYS soak my whites after a little agitation with detergent & dry bleach for at least 15 minutes. You'd be surprised how white your clothes will be. The men in my family wear their t-shirts for years because they are so white.


Post By Faye (Guest Post) (06/29/2006)
If the material is a synthetic, try soaking it in warm water that you have dissolved a good handful of powdered dishwashing detergent. I read this tip years ago & have used it on bras, slips, etc...........It works!!


Post by scruggle (29) | (06/29/2006)
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RIT makes a dye remover and I heard that it also helps with yellowing of whites. Look in the grocery store for a dye remover


Post By Anna from Maine (Guest Post) (06/29/2006)
You could try using Borax along with your detergent, it is found with laundry detergents and is a detergent booster also removes body odor. If clothing has any polyester, bleach will yellow them. Borax is natural and has no scent.


Post by msettamae2 (43) | (06/29/2006)
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My mother used what she called bluing, its supposed to whiting white clothes. Should be able to find it with laundry detergents.


Post By bhdh65 (Guest Post) (06/29/2006)
We use 2 different types of powdered bleach and another whitening agent through our business. If you want to contact us, you can email at bhdh65@pacbell.net. It won't cost you anything to find out about it. We have not found anything better. I use a lot of white shirts and I need them clean and white. Bob


Post by michellejones3 (27) | (06/28/2006)
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I f you use bleach it can be due to using too much bleach. That will do it every time. Otherwise you can try using come good old fashioned white vinegar. Just put 1 cup of it in your rinse water.


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