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Category Archives: Stains

Don’t Stress the Smears and Smudges This Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite holidays, and when I looked at the calendar this morning I realized it really is right around the corner! However you spend it, your Valentine’s Day is bound to be full of love, …

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Feb 7

Posted to Holiday Stains, Most Popular, Stains by Dr. Laundry 0

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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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

Posted to Bleach Facts, Bleachability Test, Disinfect, Most Popular, Stains by Dr. Laundry 0

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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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

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