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Category Archives: General

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

Posted to Bleachability Test, General, Stains by Dr. Laundry 0

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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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

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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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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

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Soaking a Knitted Shirt

Q: I have a knitted shirt that has some stains, how long should I let it soak with out damage? A:  Here’s a quick guide to help: A pre-soak with Clorox® Regular Bleach:  Use 1/4 cup bleach per gallon of …

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Nov 14

Posted to Bleach Facts, Clorox 2, General, Laundry Basics, Stains by Dr. Laundry 0

Whitening Cotton/Polyester Blends

Q:  How do you whiten cotton/polyester blends? A:  Cotton/polyester blend white fabrics can be safely washed with Clorox® Regular-Bleach on an on-going basis.  Always wash whites in hot water – or the hottest water recommended on a care label.  It’s …

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Nov 4

Posted to General, HE Washer, Laundry Basics by Dr. Laundry 4

Stained Pillow Cases from Oily Hair

Q:  My husband has oily hair and has left the pillowcases yellowed. How do I make them white again and do I soak them (how much and how long) before washing? I’m afraid this has built up over time. A: …

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Oct 7

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Hard Water Stains

Q:  Can I use Clorox to remove or prevent stains on my laundry?  They are sort of rust colored and may be from our well hard water.  A:  That’s too bad about the rust stains in your laundry, and that …

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Sep 30

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Removing Bleach Stains from Vinyl Flooring

Q:  How do I remove a bleach stain from a vinyl floor? A:  It is always helpful to know a little more about the stain.  For example:  is it lighter than the overall color of the vinyl floor, or is …

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Sep 7

Posted to Disinfect, General, Stains by Dr. Laundry 0

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