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Monthly Archives: October 2011

Fungal Infections and Bleach

Q:  I was told that if you use diluted Clorox® Regular-Bleach it will help fungal infections go away.  Is this true? A:  Clorox® Regular-Bleach is NOT recommended for personal hygiene of any kind–consumers should always avoid direct skin and eye …

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Oct 31

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Scented Bleach

Q:  Is your Clorox® Scented Bleach, Clean Linen, color safe? A:  All of the Clorox® Scented Bleaches contain sodium hypochlorite, the same active that’s in the regular bleach. Therefore, they are not considered “color safe for all washable fabrics.”  However, …

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Oct 28

Posted to Bleach Facts, Bleachability Test, Laundry Basics, Laundry Products by Dr. Laundry 0

Disinfecting and Water Temperature

Q:  Does the disinfecting action of bleach deactivate in water above 77°F? A:  This is a great question!  The bleach active in Clorox® Regular-Bleach is sodium hypochlorite, and it does not “deactivate” in water above 77°F.  However, a higher water …

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Oct 26

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Grayed Washcloths from Soap

Q:  How would I go about whitening washcloths that were grayed by liquid body wash soap?  I have washed these cloths several times in my (HE) washer using normal laundry detergent and have had no success in getting the washcloths …

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Oct 24

Posted to Bleach Facts, HE Washer, Laundry Basics, Laundry Products, Stains by Dr. Laundry 0

Washing Cotton Briefs in Bleach

Q:  Will Clorox® Regular-Bleach damage the elastic in my cotton briefs?  After several washes the white cotton starts turning yellow.  How much Clorox should be used in an average white wash? A:  We’ve looked into the effects of bleach usage …

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Oct 21

Posted to Bleach Facts, Disinfect, Laundry Basics, Laundry Products, Stains by Dr. Laundry 0

Cleaning an In-ground Pool

Q:  I have an in-ground pool and was told that putting Clorox® Regular-Bleach in the water would help prevent algae during the winter. Is this true, and if so, how much would I need if my pool holds 33,000 gallons …

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Oct 19

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Neutralizing Rinse

Q:  How do I make a neutralizing rinse? A: This is an interesting question – what do you want to rinse?  In general, the rinse cycle that follows the wash cycle, will effectively neutralize a laundry load with bleach.  However, …

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Oct 17

Posted to Bleach Facts, Laundry Basics by Dr. Laundry 2

Expiration Date

Q:  Does Clorox® Regular-Bleach have an expiration date and if yes, where is it found? A:  It’s great you are paying attention to how old your bleach is because yes, bleach doesn’t last forever!  When Clorox® Regular-Bleach is stored between …

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Oct 14

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Disinfecting Laundry

Q: How would I kill Staphylococci bacteria, Pseudomonas Aeruginosa, and MRSA on scrubs? A:  To disinfect laundry in a standard clothes washer (deep fill, top loading) add ¾ cup Clorox® Regular-Bleach for a regular load (and up to 1 ¼ …

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Oct 12

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Ink Stain

Q:  I have an ink stain on my Police uniform shirt (cotton/poly blend).  What is the best way to remove the stain? A:  I have a two-step process for dealing with ink stains that will hopefully help, but first you …

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Oct 10

Posted to Bleachability Test, Clorox 2, Laundry Products, Stains by Dr. Laundry 1

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