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Posted: Dec 27 2013 at 8:06pm | IP Logged Quote mom2mpr
I have some stained whites and also dh's t shirts get dingy easily. I have started using bleach weekly but it just doesn't seem to work. I have also tried bluing. Any suggestions?

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Posted: Dec 27 2013 at 8:13pm | IP Logged Quote guitarnan
We soak some items for 24-48 hours in a strong OxyClean/water solution. It helps with dingy white cotton underwear, and I have managed to get some stains out of tablecloths this way, too. I use 2-3 scoops in a "large" load in my washer. Soak as long as you can manage, add detergent and wash, then line dry the stained items.

If the stains have already gone through the dryer, though, it will be almost impossible to get them out. The keys to stain removal are prompt action and line drying (until you know the stain is gone...then you are okay to use the dryer).



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Posted: Dec 27 2013 at 9:08pm | IP Logged Quote pumpkinmom
Best stuff ever! and it's safe unlike bleach

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Baking soda and peroxide instead of laundry soap.

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Posted: Dec 28 2013 at 11:46am | IP Logged Quote jawgee
I always soak in OxiClean. I could be a spokesperson for them, really. Just throw a couple of scoops into a bucket full of water and soak the clothes overnight. OxiClean has never disappointed me.

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I find sunshine helps too! But it's winter here now and very cold so that's not much of an option.

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Posted: Jan 15 2014 at 12:05pm | IP Logged Quote mom2mpr
I had some oxydol and soaked for 3 days and it worked!!!   Thanks ladies!!

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