What is Chlorine Bleach Used For?
Household chlorine bleach is typically used in laundry to whiten items. You may consider chlorine bleach when you’re hoping to remove stains on clothes, bedding, towels or other white items.
However, you may choose to avoid chlorine bleach when clothing items specify you cannot use it, or when you need a color-safe option or a whitener that’s gentler on fabric. In that case, look for a non-chlorine oxygen bleach that can help whiten clothes that have yellowed and get stains out of white laundry items.
What is an Alternative to Chlorine Bleach When Cleaning White Clothes?
OxiClean™ White Revive™ Laundry Whitener & Stain Remover is a non-chlorine bleach alternative. It has oxygen bleach and is color safe, so you can use it on white items that might have stripes, logos or other forms of coloration! When you’re wondering how to remove stains from white clothes, White Revive™ is the answer.
White Revive™ works with your detergent to remove stains and get white clothes white again, from plain white T-shirts and socks to towels and sheets. It has 40 percent more whitening power than chlorine bleach per load and can be added to every load of laundry or used in a pre-soak. Plus, it’s available in multiple formats, including liquid, powder and paks, so it’s easy to use to keep your white items white.
Did you get some tomato sauce on your sheets after eating a home cooked meal in bed? Have your kiddos returned from summer camp with grass stains all over their shirts and socks? Break out the White Revive™ to get those dingy or stained white clothes white again.
What Wash Temperature Should You Use for White Laundry?
You should wash dirty white clothes, cloth diapers, white towels and bedding with the hottest water recommended on the item’s care label. Always check your items’ clothing labels before choosing a wash temperature.
It’s a good idea to separate your white clothes and wash them together to prevent discoloration or color bleeding. However, since OxiClean™ White Revive™ is color safe, you don’t have to worry if an item is 100 percent white and you can choose to lump white and color items together.
How to Keep White Clothes White
Even if your white items don’t have stains, you might be asking how to keep them white, even after frequent washing. White clothes are notorious for yellowing around the underarms or collar. Perhaps your bedding has sweat stains after a particularly hot summer night. Whatever the case may be, learn how to use OxiClean™ White Revive™ to wash white socks, cloth diapers, towels and more to help keep them white and bright.
1. Add
Add Oxiclean™ White Revive™ Laundry Whitener & Stain Remover Powder (follow directions on the label for the right amount) and your detergent to the drum BEFORE adding your laundry. You can also add 1 Pak of with detergent to the drum before you add your laundry.
2. Wash
Wash as normal with detergent. If using Oxiclean™ White Revive™ Laundry Whitener & Stain Remover Powder, you can add an extra scoop of powder and fill to line 2. For large loads, add more.
For laundry use only. Test in an inconspicuous area first. Always follow manufacturer’s guidelines for the item being cleaned. Do not use on wool, wool blends, silk, silk blends, leather or on fabrics labeled dry-clean only.
You don’t have to wait for your white clothes to become dingy or yellowed! Add OxiClean™ White Revive™ to every load of laundry to help maintain the look of white garments and keep them looking newer. It’s also color-safe, so you don’t need to worry about fading stripes or logos on your white shirts or jerseys.
Should You Pretreat White Laundry Items?
Pretreating can help break down stains and discoloration on white laundry items before they go in the wash. The oxygenated bubbles in OxiClean™ White Revive™ help fight stains and power them out of white socks and towels to restore their brightness.
How to Pretreat Stains on White Clothes and More
You can pretreat stains with a soak, or by using OxiClean™ White Revive™ Laundry Whitener & Stain Remover Liquid ! Follow these steps to pretreat white laundry items and get stains out.
1. Pour
Pour OxiClean™ White Revive™ Laundry Whitener & Stain Remover Liquid directly onto the stain and rub gently. Use enough liquid to cover the stain(s).
2. Wait
Allow 5-10 minutes for liquid to do its work on stains.
3. Wash
In standard machines, add OxiClean™ White Revive™ Laundry Whitener & Stain Remover Liquid and detergent to the drum before adding laundry. For regular loads, fill cap ½ way to the top of bar 3. For large loads or extra whitening, use more. In HE machines, add with your detergent into dispenser to every load. For regular loads, fill cap ½ way to the top of bar 3.
For laundry use only. Test in an inconspicuous area first. Always follow manufacturer’s guidelines for the item being cleaned. Do not use on wool, wool blends, silk, silk blends, leather or on fabrics labeled dry-clean only.
Did you dribble a bit of mustard on your white shirt? Try pretreating with White Revive™! Apply directly to the stain before washing to help remove stains fast. For larger stains, use a pre-soak instead.
1. Mix
Mix 1 scoop of White Revive™ Powder filled to line 2 or 1 capful of White Revive™ Liquid per gallon of the warmest water recommended by the garment care label. Mix until the product is fully dissolved. If using a White Revive™ Pak, add it to your water and allow to fully dissolve.
2. Soak
Submerge dingy whites and soak for up to 6 hours.
3. Wash
Wash as normal with detergent. If using White Revive™ Powder, add a scoop filled to line 2 to the washer before adding clothes. If using White Revive™ Liquid, fill cap halfway to bar B or ½ way to bar 3 for regular loads. For a HE (High Efficiency) washer, add with your detergent into dispenser to every load. For regular loads, fill cap halfway to bar B. If there is no bar B, fill cap ½ way to the top of bar.
If your white clothes and socks have grown discolored, soak them in a White Revive™ solution! It helps enliven dingy white items, helping you get those white towels and linens white again. Plus, White Revive™ can restore the look of your washable mesh or canvas running sneakers !
How to Remove Stains from White Clothes
Spilling that nighttime glass of wine all over that freshly bought white henley shirt would seem like a real party pooper. Fortunately, White Revive™ can help tackle the biggest and baddest of stains to help give your white laundry items new life.
1. Mix
Mix 1 scoop of White Revive™ Powder filled to line 2 or 1 capful of White Revive™ Liquid per gallon of the warmest water recommended by the garment care label. Mix until the product is fully dissolved. If using a White Revive™ Pak, add it to your water and allow to fully dissolve.
2. Soak
Submerge tough stains, heavily soiled clothing or dingy whites and soak for 6 hours.
3. Wash
Wash as normal with detergent. If using White Revive™ Powder, add a scoop filled to line 2. If using White Revive™ Liquid, fill cap halfway to bar B or ½ way to bar 3 for regular loads. For a HE (High Efficiency) washer, add with your detergent into dispenser to every load. For regular loads, fill cap halfway to bar B. If there is no bar B, fill cap ½ way to the top of cap.
No matter the severity, OxiClean™ White Revive™ can help remove stains on white clothes and other laundry items so they look fresh and are ready to be worn again! From sweaty workout gear and dingy socks to sheets, White Revive™ combats stains to whiten laundry items that have yellowed and get them white again.
OxiClean™ White Revive™ Helps Extend the Life of Your White Clothes
Worried that your white laundry items have grown too dingy or stained and are past the point of no return? Don’t fret! Whether you’re hoping to keep white clothes and bedding white or reestablish their brightness, OxiClean™ White Revive™ can help extend the life of your items… and your wardrobe!
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Now, let's delve into the concepts covered in the article:
1. Chlorine Bleach in Laundry:
Chlorine bleach is a common laundry product used to whiten white clothing, bedding, towels, and other items. It's effective for stain removal but may not be suitable for all fabrics, especially those that specify non-use.
2. Alternative to Chlorine Bleach:
OxiClean™ White Revive™ Laundry Whitener & Stain Remover:
- A non-chlorine bleach alternative with oxygen bleach.
- Color-safe, suitable for white items with coloration like stripes or logos.
- Boasts 40 percent more whitening power than chlorine bleach per load.
- Available in liquid, powder, and pak formats for convenience.
3. Washing White Clothes:
Water Temperature:
- Wash dirty white clothes, cloth diapers, towels, and bedding with the hottest water recommended on the care label.
Separation of Laundry:
- It's generally advised to separate white clothes to prevent discoloration or color bleeding. However, OxiClean™ White Revive™ is color-safe, offering flexibility in combining white and color items.
4. Keeping White Clothes White:
Preventive Measures:
- OxiClean™ White Revive™ is recommended to be added to every load of laundry to help maintain the whiteness of garments.
5. Pretreating Stains:
OxiClean™ White Revive™ for Pretreatment:
- The product can be used for pretreating stains before washing.
- Oxygenated bubbles help fight stains and restore brightness to white socks and towels.
6. Soaking Solution for Dingy Whites:
Soaking Method:
- For dingy whites, a soaking solution with OxiClean™ White Revive™ Powder or Liquid is recommended.
- Soak for up to 6 hours before washing as normal with detergent.
7. Removing Stains:
OxiClean™ White Revive™ for Stain Removal:
- The product is effective for removing tough stains, heavily soiled clothing, and dingy whites.
- A soaking solution is prepared, followed by washing as usual with detergent.
8. Extending the Life of White Clothes:
OxiClean™ White Revive™ Benefits:
- The product is promoted as a solution to extend the life of white clothes by combating stains and restoring brightness.
9. User Testimonials:
#MyOxiClean:
- User testimonials and social media campaigns, like #MyOxiClean, are used to share real experiences and cleaning tips.
In summary, the article provides comprehensive information about the use of chlorine bleach, alternative products like OxiClean™ White Revive™, washing practices, stain removal techniques, and strategies to maintain the whiteness of clothing. The inclusion of user testimonials adds a personal touch and reinforces the effectiveness of the recommended products and methods.
