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Category Archives: Bleach Facts

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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Dying Blue Jeans White

Q: Can I dye blue jeans white with Clorox® Regular-Bleach? A:  It really depends on how the jeans were made and what type of dye was used to color the blue yarns.  Depending on the dye class, the blue color …

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Jan 6

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Gasoline Smell on Clothing

Q:  How do I get gasoline smell out of clothing? A:  This is such an interesting question, and the answer needs to address more than just cleaning – there’s a safety issue too.  If the clothes have a lingering gasoline …

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Jan 4

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Bleach and Granite Countertops

Q:  Is Clorox® Regular-Bleach safe to use on my granite countertops? A:  Yes, Clorox® Regular-Bleach is safe for sealed granite countertops.  Remember, bleach should never be used full strength for cleaning any surface–it should always be diluted with water first.  …

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Jan 2

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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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