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Category Archives: Bleachability Test

DIY: From the Runway to Your Closet

With all the looks coming down the runway during Fashion Week, my inner designer is itching to share some creations! Tomorrow, Fashion Week will come to a close, but not before a very important show that Clorox is helping to …

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Feb 15

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Bleeding Color

Q:  I just washed a new red and white striped coverlet I had custom made. I tried to prevent the red from bleeding on the white by putting two Shout® Color Catchers® in the cold wash. Well, I still had …

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Feb 6

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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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Blue Jeans and Bleach

Q:  Can I use Clorox® Regular-Bleach on my blue jeans to create a “stain” look? A:  To create a “stain look” by using bleach to lighten portions of the denim, first let me remind you to never apply full-strength bleach …

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Jan 20

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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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Red Wine and Sauce Stains

Q: I have red wine and sauce stains on my cloth napkins and tablecloths.  What would be the proper ratio of water to Clorox® Regular-Bleach for a soak in a bucket (not machine)? A:  The proper ratio is 1/4 cup …

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Jan 13

Posted to Bleachability Test, Holiday Stains, Laundry Basics, Laundry Products, Stains by Dr. Laundry 0

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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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

Posted to Bleach Facts, Bleachability Test, Clorox 2, Stains by Dr. Laundry 0

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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