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Put away the bleach and instead reach for something that could be in your fridge. Everybody loves their laundry to be sparkling white and using bleach is a common way to achieve this. But, bleach is not the only or the best option. Bleach can be harmful to your health and the environment. Why is bleach a bad option?It can be dangerous. Curious kids will sometimes spill or even drink bleach. If bleach is mixed with other substances (such as vinegar), it produces toxic fumes. Passive exposure to bleach is also a problem. A 2015 study by European researchers found that having bleach in the home resulted in a higher rate of childhood illnesses like tonsillitis, flu, and breathing conditions. And, bleach lingers in the environment once it’s washed away. These are the 23 other subtle ways your house might be making you sick. But, it is possible to whiten without bleach and the miracle cleaning ingredient is … lemon juice! Lemon juice is a natural, environmentally friendly whitener. Lemon juice can be used to clean a whole heap of household items without the use of harsh chemicals. In fact, lemon juice is also especially great for cleaning leather—here’s how to use the juice to remove stains from leather furniture. How does lemon-juice whitening work?Lemon juice contains high levels of citric acid. The enzymes in the acid react with stains on your laundry to loosen and remove them naturally, leaving fabrics beautifully white. (This whitening effect also works on other things, like your skin, hair, and teeth, but it should be used with great care to avoid damage.) Lemon-juice whitening is best reserved for white laundry as colored items could fade more quickly if exposed to lemon juice. Just make sure you’re not using lemon juice to whiten these. How to whiten clothes when hand-washingThis video tutorial by eHowHome shows you exactly how to hand-wash your laundry with lemon juice. Combine two cups of lemon juice with one cup of salt. Soak the clothes in the solution, rinse them out well, and leave them to dry in the sun. The sunlight also acts as a natural whitener. How to whiten clothes in a washing machineUsing lemon juice to whiten without bleach is even simpler in a washing machine. Just add a cup of lemon juice along with your detergent and wash as usual. Again, drying the clothes in the sunshine will enhance the whitening effect. So by using lemon juice instead of bleach in your laundry, you can relax in the knowledge that your clothes will be beautifully white without damaging your health or the environment. You can make other cloth items white and bright again, too—this is how to whiten yellow-stained pillows. Popular Videosⓘ Chlorine bleach has become a laundry staple for most of us today. Considering the average American family does an average of 6-7 loads of laundry every week, that adds up to quite a bit of bleach and detergent over time! Bleach can be harsh to sensitive skin, and it can also be hard on your clothes. What if you could effectively whiten your clothes without the use of bleach? Here are some more natural and gentle whitening methods. Pre-Soak Your Laundry with Lemons
First, check fabric care instructions to be sure it can handle laundering in hot water. Do not use this method on fabrics that are recommended to be washed in cold water. Fill a bucket or basin with hot water and 1-2 sliced lemons, depending on how dirty your clothes are. Add your whites, and let soak for one
to two hours before washing as you normally would in your washing machine. For an extra boost, boil the water first, add the lemons and your whites, and let sit overnight. You may want to sun dry your lemon-treated whites (see below), as high heat from the dryer can cause the lemon juice to turn brown. White VinegarDistilled white vinegar is not only a
powerful natural whitener, it also softens fabric while eliminating the musty/moldy smell clothes sometimes acquire. Pour about one-quarter cup of vinegar into your washing machine's bleach dispenser before running a load or in the fabric softener dispenser for the final rinse cycle. If your whites need some more help, try soaking them for a few hours in water and one cup of white vinegar before washing. Baking Soda
Baking soda is a natural, safe way to get your whites sparkling. Add 1/2 cup into your laundry cycle, and run the load. For larger loads, add a full cup of baking soda. Hydrogen PeroxideHydrogen peroxide is well known to disinfect cuts and scrapes, but it's also a great way to get your whites even whiter. Start a load with 3 percent hydrogen peroxide solution into your detergent or bleach dispenser, then run the load as you normally would. Sun Drying
Speaking of greener ways to freshen up your whites, how about a lower electric bill (up to 4 percent) by drying your whites on a clothes line
outdoors in the sun? Nothing beats the smell and feel of freshly sun-dried whites. If you use lemon juice in your natural whitening process, high dryer heat will turn residual lemon juice a brownish color, so that's another good reason to dry your clothes out in the sun. A Concentrated SolutionTo make your own whitening concentrated laundry solution, combine one cup of 3 percent hydrogen peroxide, 1/2 cup baking soda, 1/4 cup lemon juice, then 4-8 cups water in a large bowl or container (less water = more concentrated). Place your whites (or white item) in the solution. Let soak out in the sun if possible, for several hours. The sunshine bolsters the whitening power of the solution, especially the lemon juice. After soaking, rinse thoroughly with water, then run through the washing machine. Sun dry to avoid the browning effect from the lemon juice. Hydrogen Peroxide and Baking Soda for Stubborn Stains
A paste made from hydrogen peroxide and baking soda works magic on the underarm stains and other stubborn stains on your whites. Mix equal parts of hydrogen peroxide, baking soda, and water to make your paste. Cover stains with about a ¼” of paste and allow to sit for 30 to 60 minutes before laundering. Remove any extra paste with a brush or toothbrush, and then toss your load in for washing. What are your best non-bleach whitening hacks? We want to hear about them! Comment below! We specialize in earth-friendly pest control products, but we are all about green living! For scientifically-tested, effective pest control in your yard that is friendly to the environment, try Maggie’s Farm pest control products. Our promise is that our plant and mineral-based products are developed by scientists and seasoned pest control professionals to be the most effective. Does baking soda whiten clothes?Baking soda whitens, freshens, and softens fabrics. Add 1/2 cup of baking soda along with your regular laundry detergent. For spot stains, make a paste of baking soda and water and apply it directly to the fabric.
How do you whiten yellow clothes?Use baking soda
Don't add it to the detergent dispenser as this can create a clog. The second way to use baking soda to whiten clothes is to create a solution of baking soda and water to soak your white clothes in for about an hour before they are washed using a “whites” wash cycle.
How do you whiten clothes with vinegar?Get stained white socks and dingy dishcloths white again.
Add 1 cup white distilled vinegar to a large pot of water. Bring it to a rolling boil and drop in the articles. Let soak overnight. Some stains on clothing and linens can be soaked out using equal parts milk and white distilled vinegar.
How do you get GREY clothes back white without bleach?Adding half a cup of distilled white vinegar into the washing machine drum with a white load. We washed as normal using detergent and following the care label instructions. Not only simple, but it also won't bleach anything with colour in it.
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