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Category Archives: General

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

Posted to Clorox 2, General, Laundry Products, Stains by Dr. Laundry 0

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

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

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

Removing Gum from Fabric

Q:  How to get a thin layer of gum out of a shirt collar? A:  I have good news for you!  Gum is surprisingly easy to remove by freezing.  Just apply an ice cube directly to the gum, and as …

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Aug 17

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

Stains on Whites after Washing

Q: What are the yellow-orange stains I see on my whites after I wash them? A: It’s hard to know for certain without a little more information, but if this happens after every white load it could be that they …

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Jul 22

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Eradicating Underarm Stains

Q:   My husband and I recently purchased our first washer and dryer.  With them came some tips on stain removal; however the application instructions were vague.  My husband has some shirts that are stained in the armpit area, I believe …

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Jun 17

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

Adding Bleach to a Wash Cycle

Q:  Why is it best to add the bleach after the wash cycle begins?  Wouldn’t it be better to add before the wash cycle to let the clothes soak? A: For a typical load of whites, such as lightly soiled …

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Apr 27

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Proper Water Temperature for Disinfecting

Q: I work for an ambulatory care center and we currently do our own laundry. Our hot water cannot reach 160°F but we use the hottest water possible, and add bleach to all loads. During a recent survey we were …

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Apr 26

Posted to General, Uncategorized by Dr. Laundry 0

Extra White Spots on a White Shirt

Q: In the past I’ve used the Clorox® Bleach Pen® Gel when I’ve had stains on certain white shirts on which I’m hesitant to wash with regular chlorine bleach. The last time I did that the stain disappeared but the …

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Apr 22

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