{"id":15305,"date":"2021-09-09T22:32:07","date_gmt":"2021-09-09T22:32:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/?p=15305"},"modified":"2021-09-09T22:32:07","modified_gmt":"2021-09-09T22:32:07","slug":"easy-ways-to-wash-white-clothes-and-keep-them-looking-bright","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/easy-ways-to-wash-white-clothes-and-keep-them-looking-bright\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Ways To Wash White Clothes and Keep Them Looking Bright"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class='\"has-text-align-right\"'>Lois Alter Mark\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>How to wash white clothes\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Bright clothes can fade, but nothing irks quite like white laundry that\u2019s taken on a yellowish tint. It\u2019s a look that says your linens are old or you don\u2019t know how to wash white clothes properly. Never fear. This step-by-step guide will get you well on your way to bright whites.\n\n\n\n</p><h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>1. Read clothing labels\n\n\n\n</h3><p>Whether you\u2019re washing white clothes, linens, or delicates, it\u2019s important that you read the care labels before doing anything. They\u2019ll tell you exactly what you need to know to keep the item from getting damaged.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"512\"' height='\"366\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/09%5C/unnamed.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-15349\"' title='\"\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/unnamed.jpg' https: sizes='\"auto,'>\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>2. Sort your laundry\n\n\n\n</h3><p>Knowing how to separate laundry will go a long way toward ensuring your white stay, well, white.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\u201cIt may seem antiquated, but it\u2019s much safer to separate your whites from colored items, which could bleed in the wash and discolor them,\u201d says celebrity stylist Samantha Brown.\n\n\n\n</p><p>You don\u2019t need to separate laundry by fabric\u2014except for bathing suits and high-performance athletic wear. Because they\u2019re made of materials like spandex and nylon, those items need to be treated differently than cotton and linen and should be washed in their own load for the best results.\n\n\n\n</p><h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>3. Pretreat stains\n\n\n\n</h3><p>If you\u2019re washing a white item that\u2019s really dirty or has a stain on it, pretreat it before putting it in the machine. Brown recommends using OxiClean Max Force Foam Laundry Stain Remover or Grandma\u2019s Secret Spot Remover Laundry Spray.\n\n\n\n</p><p>For getting whites their whitest, Annette Grant and Sarah Karakaian, professional short-term rental hosts and hosts of the Thanks for Visiting podcast, swear by Purex Fels-Naptha Laundry Bar &amp; Stain Remover. \u201cWe dissolve one cup of Fels-Naptha in warm water and let our whites soak for an hour. We then proceed with our regular cleaning method.\u201d\n\n\n\n</p><h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>4. Pick the best detergent for white clothes\n\n\n\n</h3><p>\u201cWe love Arm &amp; Hammer Liquid Laundry Concentrate Plus OxicClean because it\u2019s safe for both standard and high-efficiency washing machines,\u201d says Grant. This means you don\u2019t need to use a special HE detergent.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\u201cWe also add a cup of distilled white vinegar to the fabric softener compartment,\u201d she says. \u201cDistilled vinegar is a great whitening and brightening booster. Plus, it\u2019s the best for combating odor. Make sure to use distilled white vinegar, as it doesn\u2019t have any natural plant dyes that can stain your whites.\u201d\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"700\"' height='\"467\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/09%5C/GettyImages-1252692098.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-15350\"' title='\"\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/GettyImages-1252692098.jpg' https: sizes='\"auto,'>\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>5. Choose the right water temperature\n\n\n\n</h3><p>It\u2019s time to wash, but don\u2019t just press start. You need to know whether you wash whites in hot or cold water.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\u201cHot water typically works best to eliminate dirt or stains, but it can also cause shrinkage, so it\u2019s important to check the wash instructions on each item of clothing first,\u201d says Drew Westervelt, founder and CEO of Hex Performance, which makes laundry detergent for activewear.\n\n\n\n</p><p>What temperature do you wash whites when the load includes patterns or stripes? It\u2019s helpful to wash them in cold water the first few times to make sure the colors stay put. After that, a warm water wash should do the job.\n\n\n\n</p><h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>6. Use a delicate cycle\n\n\n\n</h3><p>Gentle, short cycles cause less abrasion to the fibers. So pop your whites in a load of like-colored delicates to keep them looking new.\n\n\n\n</p><h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>7. Dry whites outside\n\n\n\n</h3><p>\u201cIf you are serious about keeping your whites white, then the sun is your best friend,\u201d says fashion stylist Leena Alsulaiman. \u201cWhenever possible, line dry your whites and delicates. It helps preserve their colors and fiber integrity longer.\u201d\n\n\n\n</p><h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>8. Avoid fabric softener\n\n\n\n</h3><p>Because residue buildup from fabric softener can create a gray tinge on white clothes, the experts recommend using baking soda and vinegar in the laundry instead.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"450\"' height='\"281\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/07%5C/5df2f7d40dec1958c870aa30_cong-dung-baking-soda-1.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-11621\"' title='\"\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/5df2f7d40dec1958c870aa30_cong-dung-baking-soda-1.jpg' https: sizes='\"auto,'>\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>9. Clean your washer\n\n\n\n</h3><p>Although it seems counterintuitive, you have to clean your washing machine every once in a while to ensure it doesn\u2019t make your clothes dirtier. An easy way to do this is by simply tossing an Affresh Washing Machine Cleaner tablet into your machine once a month\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>How to bleach white clothes\n\n\n\n</h2><p>The idea that bleach is the answer to dingy white clothes is, unfortunately, a misconception. Just because an item is white doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s safe to clean with bleach. The care label on your garment will tell you if you can use bleach on it or not.\n\n\n\n</p><p>There are two types of bleach: chlorine bleach and oxygen bleach. While chlorine bleach is the stronger of the two, oxygen is the one that\u2019s color-safe. Never use chlorine bleach on anything delicate because it can easily damage it\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"700\"' height='\"467\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/09%5C/GettyImages-1263934407.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-15351\"' title='\"\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/GettyImages-1263934407.jpg' https: sizes='\"auto,'>\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Bleaching white shirts and other clothing\n\n\n\n</h3><p>Here\u2019s how to bleach white clothes, according to the experts:\n\n\n\n</p><ol class='\"wp-block-list\"'><li>Read the care instructions on the garment\u2019s label.</li><li>Spot test the bleach on a small, hidden spot on the garment before using it.</li><li>Pretreat garments and let them soak for an hour.</li><li>Pour detergent into the proper compartment of your washing machine. Follow instructions on the label to measure out the right amount. \u201cMore detergent doesn\u2019t mean cleaner or whiter clothes,\u201d warns Grant.</li><li>Add bleach to your machine\u2019s timed bleach dispenser. Since each machine is different, check the manufacturer\u2019s instructions for specifics.\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re bleaching white delicates by hand, follow the same first three steps. Then remove the item from the dirty water, refill the sink with clean water, add the oxygen bleach, and let the garment soak for 15 to 30 minutes.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-large><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"1024\"' height='\"684\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/06%5C/summer-cleaning-checklist-5-1024x684.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-7465\"' title='\"\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/summer-cleaning-checklist-5-1024x684.jpg' https: sizes='\"auto,'>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>How to care for white clothes\n\n\n\n</h2><p>You know how to wash white clothes. That\u2019s a good first step. But you also need to properly care for clothing in order to keep it looking its whitest. Here\u2019s how.\n\n\n\n</p><p><strong>Wash them often.\u00a0\u201cIt\u2019s helpful to wash your whites after every wear,\u201d says Brown, \u201cas stains can build up and darken over time.\u201d She recommends spraying the collar and underarms of white shirts with OxiClean Max Force Foam Laundry Pre-Treater before throwing them in the hamper.\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Treat stains immediately.&nbsp;The longer you leave a stain in white clothing, the harder it is to remove. Don\u2019t wait.\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Get the wrinkles out.&nbsp;White shirts look sharp when they\u2019re pressed, especially with crisp collars and cuffs, but before ironing, check the care label for any special instructions. If the garment is safe to iron, Brown suggests using a very lightly dampened washcloth between it and the iron to help protect it from burning or getting discolored from a rusty plate.\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Treat stains immediately.&nbsp;The longer you leave a stain in white clothing, the harder it is to remove. Don\u2019t wait.\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Get the wrinkles out.\u00a0White shirts look sharp when they\u2019re pressed, especially with crisp collars and cuffs, but before ironing, check the care label for any special instructions. If the garment is safe to iron, Brown suggests using a very lightly dampened washcloth between it and the iron to help protect it from burning or getting discolored from a rusty plate.\n\n\n\n<p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>Lois Alter Mark How to wash white clothes Bright clothes can fade, but nothing irks quite like white laundry that\u2019s taken on a yellowish tint. 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