White out laundry whiter how to#
White out laundry whiter plus#

My machine has a special ‘oxi’ dispenser, but you can still have superior results if you have a traditional top-loader or a basic front-loader. There are always exceptions to this, so make sure to read your fabric label carefully!Ī scoop of Oxi Clean (sodium percarbonate) goes into every white load at our house without fail. A load of whites will not appear bright if the actual fibers of the clothes are not exceptionally clean.Īnd typically, white clothes are made of white cotton which can withstand hot water and agitation. A build-up of those can lead to dingy whites and they can become hard to remove in time. I have found that white clothes are brighter when washed on hot because the maximum possible amount of dirt, grime and sweat are removed. I know that there are tons of people that believe in using only cold water for washing clothes, and I certainly understand their reasoning! However, I am certain that the cleanest possible clothes are obtained through: agitation, a moderate wash cycle and warm or hot water. Occasionally I will wash the load on warm, depending upon exactly what clothes are in the load. You can certainly try and benefit from the following tips, but you might have to put more effort into the whitening! I wanted to give you a warning so you’re not immediately frustrated if your initial efforts don’t bring you great results.įor the typical load of whites (typical meaning white tshirts, underwear, socks, etc) I use the following steps to maintain super bright white clothes: And because of that, it is tremendously more difficult to get whites to not be dingy. Well water (which is typically ‘hard’ water) has much more sediment in it than water purified by a city or town. Let me start by saying that if you have ‘hard’ water or well water, this is going to be a tougher problem for you. I’m so glad Melissa asked, because dingy whites seem to be a common problem. I am at a loss for what else to do, HELP PLEASE!

White out laundry whiter plus#

I use Clorox bleach in every white load plus detergent and softener and wash in hot water. My biggest problem with laundry is yellowed and dingy “whites”.

White out laundry whiter how to#

Melissa was kind enough to send in this question about how to have whiter whites: