of washing white clothes with pinesol instead of clorox?
I hear some people do it and they swear up and down that it works better than clorox. Has anybody out there used pinesol to wash whites? Does it work?
serious answers only please. thank you.
2006-10-26 09:38:53 · 17 answers · asked by wonderwoman 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
My sister says that Pine Sol does not kill bacteria in washing whites. Shw also says that the label on the product specifically does not have the ingredients to claim such a cause.
2006-10-26 09:49:03 · answer #1 · answered by mario g 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I havent heard of using it on whites, i used it on really greasy stuff before and then rinsed it twice and it worked pretty good. You can try it on something old and see how well it works, if it doesn't work well then re-wash with the Clorox right away if there are any stains. If you dry the stains it will help them set and it is much harder to get them out. There is also a product called Awesome, you can buy it at the dollar stores and it is great. It took red kool-aide out of a friends new white blouse and it looks like new again.
2006-10-26 09:47:44 · answer #2 · answered by brendagho 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh yeah it totally works once I got like coke all over my white shirt but it came out with pinesol, even though pinesol is for mopping
2006-10-26 13:07:35 · answer #3 · answered by becca 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PineSol smell goooood...
Oh you didn't ask how it smells... I have never tried to wash my white clothes in PineSol, I just use the stuff white clothes were made to be washed in... the GENERIC brands... heh
But, try it and see. What can you hurt besides the clothes?
2006-10-26 09:47:55 · answer #4 · answered by JD 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pinesol? Ridiculous! Use the one trusted for years, clorox.
2006-10-26 09:41:00 · answer #5 · answered by Don't Ask 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pine- sol will make your clothes smell great- I just love it but for whitening I'd stay with Bleach.
There is a new Clorox out that you can pour directly on clothes.
Sounds interesting.
2006-10-26 10:51:51 · answer #6 · answered by Cammie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pine Sol contains Pine Oil. If you want to wash your clothes in tree sap go right ahead. Pine Oil products are ancient technology. nobody uses pine oil anymore unless you still like killing you dinner with a tree branch. Pine Oil and Pine Sol specifically will turn anything you own into a wonderful yellow green hue. carpet, tile floors , mats, and especially fabrics.
I have more than 20+ years experience in the janitorial supply industry. My advice, humble as it may be, is use it at your own peril.... but be prepared to replace your wardrobe after a few washes.
2006-10-26 09:54:41 · answer #7 · answered by clb199 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, i never tried it simply b/c I'm afraid my clothes will smell like pinesol. Try a small load of old towels.. see what happens.. good luck.
2006-10-26 09:40:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd still prefer using Clorox Pen sample. It has a good bleaching effect on my clothes. This one works for me! You may also visit this site for product details and info.
2006-10-26 15:28:58 · answer #9 · answered by constance_thrilling 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Sara L - try it :) Who wants to smell like pinesol?
2006-10-26 09:46:45 · answer #10 · answered by Mrs. Lucky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋