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Category Archives: Bleach Facts

Crystallization of Bleach on Floors

Q:  I’ve seen on a few posts that mention bleach can crystallize if proper conditions are met. I work at a company that uses Clorox to sanitize the floor and some of the equipment. I find that after cleaning, when …

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Feb 22

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What Does “Non-Chlorine Bleach Only” Mean?

Q:  My white t-shirt tag recommends the use of non-chlorine bleach only. I have Clorox® Regular-Bleach, do I need Clorox2® instead? A:  That’s good you are looking at the care label in your shirt! It should also contain information on …

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Feb 10

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Adding Extra Bleach in Rinse Cycle

Q:  Are there any health/fire/safety risks associated with adding bleach to the rinse cycle (when already used in the wash cycle) to whiten dingy cleaning rags? A:  Thanks for sending in your question — it’s a very interesting one!  There’s …

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Feb 3

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Dye Transfer

Q:  How do you get a pink color out of clothes that bled from a darker garment when it was accidently put in with lights? A:  What you describe sounds like dye transfer and you should be able to restore …

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Feb 1

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Eradicating Mildew from Fabric

Q:  How do I get mildew off sheets and towels? A:  The best question to first ask yourself is:  are these items bleachable?  If you are not sure, you can do a quick bleachability test to check: add 2 teaspoons …

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Jan 30

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30 Things About Me

We all know I enjoy sharing my knowledge about spills, stains, and cleaning with you all, to help keep your laundry looking its best. Recently, I noticed that many people are sharing more about themselves on Twitter using #30ThingsAboutMe, and …

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Jan 27

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What is Bleach?

Q: What is bleach? A:  The active ingredient in household bleach is sodium hypochlorite, which is derived from salt.  In fact, Clorox is headquartered in Oakland, California because we started making bleach here by running electricity through salt water from …

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Jan 23

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Sharpie® Stain

Q: Have a stain from a Sharpie®, how do I remove it? A:  Sharpie® pens are generally permanent, so it may be difficult to get the stain out.  That said, if you start by pre-treating the stain with a little …

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Jan 18

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Underarm Stains

Q:  Over time I get a hard buildup of something in the underarm regions of my white T-shirts.  Is there a reaction with gel type antiperspirants and bleach that could cause this? A:  This is a great question – underarm …

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Jan 16

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Leaving Bleach in a Measuring Cup

Q: I left a measuring cup with liquid bleach in it for a few days. When I came back, it had crystallized.  I was wondering – can I still use it?  Should I just add water?  A:  This is a really …

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Jan 11

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