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Washing Clothes in Well Water?

I have well water and I cannot keep my bright colored clothes bright and my whites white. I started to take them to my parents because they have city water, but it would be much easier if I could do it at home. Any ideas or some tricks to help me keep the brights bright and the whites white?

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By Stacy

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January 31, 20121 found this helpful
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I would start with having your water tested. Your local county extension office could tell you who would test it. It must contain a mineral that is in a higher concentration than normal, such as iron or sulfur. Once you find what that is, then you would have a better idea of what you may need to add to your wash to counter act that. It could be something as simple as just adding some epson salt, or vinegar, but if you add the wrong thing to some chemical it makes the problem worse.

 
February 1, 20120 found this helpful
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THere is a remedy to well water. I had the same problem. With my regular washing detergent I add "Oxiclean".

 
 
July 23, 20170 found this helpful

Oxi clean did nothing for my whites. It actually Made them worse :/

 
February 1, 20120 found this helpful

Yes, oxyclean does work wonders. Getting really good detergent may help.

 
June 7, 20170 found this helpful

The problem I have is I can not stand the smells ot bleach and the oxi stuff is really bad.I have to use free and clear laundry detergent for that reason.Does borax smell strong?

 

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February 2, 20120 found this helpful

Another voice for OxyClean, marvellous stuff! I used to buy the generic brand from the Dollar General and that works almost as well. But really nothing works as well as OxyClean-very much worth the extra money!

 
Anonymous
March 9, 20160 found this helpful

Never use oxyclean with well water. It oxidizes the iron in the water. CAUSING RUST!

 
July 23, 20170 found this helpful

AGREED! It made mine worse. Ughhhh

 

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