One of my classmates keeps their doctor's coat sparkling white by soaking it in the washer in bleach for an hour. How much bleach would be safe to use without risking ruining the coat? Any other tips would be appreciated greatly!
2007-01-04 17:50:02 · 6 answers · asked by eyegirl 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
How dirty could it be...haha - think wearing it for three years and working in it. Almost everyone's looks kind of dingy now except my classmates
2007-01-04 18:03:08 · update #1
Usually, oversoaking in bleach will have a yellowing effect. If you choose to soak it in bleach, less is better- and use cold water. It's natural to want to use bleach and hot water, but I would suggest cold to avoid the yellowing that it can cause.
Try a quarter cup to start- how dirty could the coat be? :)
Oh the oxyclean idea is good too.
2007-01-04 18:00:03 · answer #1 · answered by Susie 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I use the Oxy powder and other similar products for regular whitening and I use Clorox periodically. Bleach can cause yellowing if overused and can also cause the fibers in the clothes to weaken. And the response about cold water is very good. I almost always wash in cold. You could also try non chlorine bleach. Most washers have a fill cup for bleach and they are not very big. The maximum fill line on mine is only about 1/4 cup. You might call a local dry cleaner business and see if they have any suggestions as well. Good Luck!
2007-01-04 19:18:19 · answer #2 · answered by jigsawinc 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have already dried the shirt in a dryer then the stain may be set. There is a bar soap called Naptha. It is old and reliable. I spray the stained spot, scrub it with Naptha soap and wash in cold water. If there is still a stain I repeat the process and don't dry until the stain is gone.
2016-05-23 05:06:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bleach works for some fabrics 1/2 a cup in a washing machine is what I use. For other stains you can use soda water or club soda on them. There is also baking soda to add to your washing machine.
2007-01-04 17:58:25 · answer #4 · answered by beaton_tlc 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
well a oz of bleach is plenty but remember this to much all the time will dry rot this fabric so its not needed all the time and shouldent be soaked that long this is only my opnion but it has happened to me many of times to much to long good luck
2007-01-04 18:01:12 · answer #5 · answered by kyfixedit 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
use oxyclean instead you wont have to worry about damadge no matter how much u use
2007-01-04 17:59:08 · answer #6 · answered by edward m 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋