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Category Archives: Laundry Products

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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Cleaning an Old Washing Machine

Q:  Can I use Clorox® Regular-Bleach in my old washing machine to clean it? A:  This is an interesting question!  My first thought is yes, but your washer is old so it depends on the condition of your machine.  If …

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Jan 25

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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

Clorox2 in Bleach Dispenser

Q:  Can I put Clorox2® in my LG washing machine bleach dispenser? A:  The bleach dispenser on your clothes washer should only be used for regular household bleach (i.e. Clorox® Regular-Bleach).  That’s because the clothes washer will delay flushing the …

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Dec 7

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Cleaning Heaters with Bleach

Q: Why I smell aluminum when I clean my heaters with Clorox® Regular-Bleach? A:  I’m actually not sure!  Are these radiant heaters in an older home, or the registers on the floor or wall of a forced air heating system, …

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Dec 5

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Clorox® Washing Machine Cleaner

Q:  Can I do laundry after using Clorox® Washing Machine Cleaner? A:  When using Clorox® Washing Machine Cleaner, be sure to always select an extra rinse when you are setting up the cycle.  If your washing machine doesn’t have an …

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Nov 28

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H.E. Bleach

Q: is it ok to use the high efficiency bleach for H.E. machines in a standard washing machine? I purchased the wrong bleach and want to know if I can use it in my regular machine? A: Good news, you …

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Nov 11

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White Bleach Spots on a White Jersey

Q:  How can I fix white bleach stains on my white NBA jersey? A:  It’s good news that your stains and jersey are both white—it sounds like the stains are actually places on the jersey that ended up cleaner than …

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Nov 2

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Scented Bleach

Q:  Is your Clorox® Scented Bleach, Clean Linen, color safe? A:  All of the Clorox® Scented Bleaches contain sodium hypochlorite, the same active that’s in the regular bleach. Therefore, they are not considered “color safe for all washable fabrics.”  However, …

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Oct 28

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Grayed Washcloths from Soap

Q:  How would I go about whitening washcloths that were grayed by liquid body wash soap?  I have washed these cloths several times in my (HE) washer using normal laundry detergent and have had no success in getting the washcloths …

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Oct 24

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