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Yearly Archives: 2011

Bleach and Slipcovers

Q:  Can I use Clorox® Regular-Bleach on a slipcover that’s not solid white? I don’t mind if the bleach lightens the fabric, it’s just so soiled that I want it brighter. A:  If the slipcover is cotton or cotton/polyester, then …

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Dec 30

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Shelf Life & Odor

Q:  My Clorox® Regular-Bleach has lost its odor, what is the shelf life of bleach? A:  It’s important to keep track of how old your bleach is because yes, bleach doesn’t last forever!  When Clorox® Regular-Bleach is stored between 50°F …

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Dec 28

Posted to Bleach Facts, Disinfect, General by Dr. Laundry 0

Ammonia and Bleach

Q:  I regularly use ammonia in my laundry, but when the whites won’t come clean I use bleach.  Should I be worried about the ammonia and bleach interacting? A:  Bleach and ammonia should NEVER be mixed since when the two …

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Dec 26

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Bleach on Hardwood Floors

Q:  Is it safe to use Clorox® Regular-Bleach on finished hardwood floors? A:  Generally, Clorox® Regular-Bleach is suitable for disinfecting floors made of hard surfaces like ceramic tile, vinyl, and linoleum—not marble or other porous surfaces that aren’t safe for …

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Dec 23

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Stained Work Pants and Jeans

Q:  I have a job where I get dirty. I wear jeans and Dickies® work pants. They get really dirty. I can’t get the stains off them with just detergent. And when it comes to bleach, I’ve only used it …

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Dec 21

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Hepatitis A

Q:  Will using a Clorox ® Regular-Bleach solution destroy the hepatitis A virus on toilet seats? A: Yes, you can disinfect hard non-porous surfaces (like a plastic toilet seat) with a Clorox Regular-Bleach disinfecting solution as follows: Add 3/4 cup …

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Dec 19

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Bleaching a White Coat

Q: My white coat has a pink hue on it – can I safely bleach it? A:  It is important to know the material of your coat – if it’s wool, silk, leather, mohair or spandex, then you don’t want …

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Dec 16

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Hand Washing White Gloves

Q: I have large brown stains on my white cotton gloves that are hand wash only. I believe the stains are from my moisturizer combining with dirt when wearing the gloves both indoors and out, running errands (i.e. from touching …

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Dec 14

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Water Color Change with Bleach

Q: Why does adding Clorox ® Regular-Bleach turn my water pink, and also stain my white items brown? This especially happens when I add detergent (All® HE).  Our water has silica, but that is it.  Could it be the pipes …

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Dec 12

Posted to Bleach Facts, General, Stains by Dr. Laundry 0

Regular Bleach Usage on Fabric

Q: Does regular use of bleach damage the fabric? A:  Fabrics naturally deteriorate just from wearing, washing, and drying; using bleach doesn’t accelerate this effect.  We have examined this extensively, evaluating a wide variety of white items commonly bleached:  socks, underwear, …

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Dec 9

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