Keeping your whites from becoming dingy or stained is a task within itself, let alone the rest of your laundry. You could use bleach, but bleach is caustic to your skin and can even ruin your clothes if not used correctly.
Luckily, you can use these 8 hacks to keep your whites bright and stain-free!
Using Baking Soda
Adding baking soda to your wash before running a load helps to brighten your whites. Alternatively, soak any stained whites in a mixture of baking soda and water, allowing them to soak for about half an hour before washing. A third option is to use a paste made of baking soda and vinegar for set-in stains.
Using Dish Soap
Dish soap works great on oil and grease stains. Just apply the dish soap to the stained area to allow it to begin breaking down the stain before throwing your whites into the wash. Dish soap is even shown to work on difficult stains, such as make-up. Dish soap also work on removing stains from colors as well.
Using Hydrogen Peroxide
If you catch a stain early before it sets, use 3% hydrogen peroxide to help remove it. Hydrogen peroxide even works on set-in stains. Just add a capful to your wash when putting it in. For a more effective hydrogen peroxide stain remover, use cream of tartar or non-gel toothpaste in conjunction with it.
Using Chalk
Slain white chalk is great for removing grease stains. Grind some chalk into a powder and apply it to a stain. Next, remove the excess chalk and apply laundry detergent. Wash the stained clothing using a hot or warm temperature to remove the stain. Repeat if necessary if the stain doesn’t come out completely.
Using Cornstarch
Use cornstarch to dust a stained area before applying vinegar to help in stain removal. Make sure to wash the clothing immediately using hot water. Check to make sure that the stain is gone before placing the clothing in the dryer. You may need to repeat the process if the stain remains.
Using Baby Powder
Baby powder works great in removing grease splatters on your clothing from cooking. Dab the stain with baby powder on a powder puff, making sure to rub it into the stain. Brush off any excess powder and keep repeating the process until the stain is gone.
Using Alcohol
Isopropyl and denatured alcohol work great when removing greasy stains from your whites. They also work on ink stains and substances such as sap. For more stubborn stains, moisten a clean cloth with a few drops of denatured alcohol and slightly wet the stain. Allow to dry and scrub out with a toothbrush.
Using Vinegar
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You have a few options when using vinegar to remove stains from your whites. The first involves adding vinegar to water and soaking your whites before washing them. The second simply requires you to add a capful of vinegar to the wash before washing. You can also make a paste using baking soda and vinegar.
When treating any stain, the sooner you can apply one of the above cleaning methods the better. As a stain sets, it binds with the fabric of your clothing, making it more difficult to remove. Luckily, these methods should be able to remove a stain regardless of whether it is set in or not.
