For those who wash clothes frequently, you know that removing stains from white fabrics is not easy.
The situation becomes even more complicated when you don’t want to use or don’t have chlorine bleach.
And, it’s natural not to want to use chlorine because most of the time chlorine ends up damaging the fabric, reducing its useful life.
In general, there are many products that promise to remove stains from light-colored clothes.
However, they are significantly expensive!
So, how do you remove stains from white fabrics?
Find it out…
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Hacks for Washing White Clothes
White clothes, in addition to being beautiful, exude clarity and convey peace and tranquility.
However, they are the easiest to get dirty and stain.
Therefore, we have separated some important tips for washing them safely.
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Be Careful With Your Chosen Soap
It is very important to choose the soap you will use to wash your clothes, especially white clothes.
Some soaps end up damaging the fabric fibers.
Mainly, when you rub an area to remove stains, which creates friction on the clothes.
Choose liquid, neutral soaps, such as liquid coconut soap, or soaps specifically for light-colored clothes.
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Read the Label
All clothes have a label that, in general, tells how the clothes should be washed, dried and ironed.
Always remember to read this label, it will contain important details to be followed when washing.
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Don’t Mix Colored Clothes With White Clothes
Always try to wash white clothes with other light-colored clothes and fabrics.
Mixing them, even if it’s a light color, can stain your clothes (see here how to remove stains from clothes that you find almost impossible to get out of).
Hot Water Should Not Be Used to Remove Stains from White Clothes
Contrary to what many people think, you should not use hot water to wash very dirty or stained white clothes.
This is because the effect will be contrary to what was expected.
Instead of removing dirt and stains, it will fix them even more to the fabric.
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Homemade Recipes to Remove Stains From White Clothes
Mixture indicated for removing yellowish stains, which are older and difficult to remove.
Ingredients:
- 1 lemon;
- A teaspoon of baking soda.
Preparation Mode:
Mix the lemon juice with the baking soda in a glass, forming a pasty liquid.
Apply this liquid directly to the stains, spreading it well.
If you need to insist on the stain, use a small brush.
Leave to act for 30 to 50 minutes.
In a separate bucket, add water and a small portion of neutral or coconut soap.
Then, place the stained clothing inside and let it soak for another 60 minutes.
After soaking, wash your clothes normally.
If the stain still persists, repeat the process.
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2. Homemade Coconut Soap
Homemade coconut soap is light and neutral, suitable for washing light and delicate fabrics.
It helps with the care of items in addition to efficiently removing stains from light-colored clothing.
After all, delicate fabrics need specific care when washing.
Ingredients:
- Half a kilo of caustic soda (be very careful when handling this product. In contact with water, it is highly corrosive. Wear protective gloves and glasses);
- 2 liters of cooking oil (it can be used oil, as long as it is clean and sieved);
- Zest of two coconuts;
- 750ml of water;
- 130ml of ethyl alcohol.
Preparation Mode:
In a blender, add the grated coconut and water, blend until it forms a homogeneous paste.
Place this paste in a pan and let it cook until you notice a reduction in the amount of cream.
It will be fuller.
In another pan, heat the oil and add the coconut paste, stirring until mixed.
Turn off the heat and add the caustic soda, stirring constantly until it dissolves (Be very careful when handling these products, mainly because the oil is still hot and the soda is corrosive).
When it dissolves and starts to thicken, add the alcohol and keep stirring for another 30 minutes.
This mixture will form a pasty cream that will need to be set aside.
And, after at least 24 hours, you can then cut this soap into small bars.
The longer it waits, the more consistent and solid the soap will be.
Boil some bars with water and place the stained clothes inside, leaving to rest for 50 minutes.
Then just rinse!
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3. Vinegar Solution
The mixture is great for removing stains from white clothes, especially the famous deodorant stains.
Ingredients:
- Water;
- 1 bucket;
- 60ml of neutral or coconut liquid soap;
- 60ml of apple cider vinegar.
Preparation Mode:
Combine all the ingredients in a bucket.
Then, put the stained white clothes inside.
Leave to soak for 1 hour and then wash normally.
If necessary, repeat the operation.
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4. Solution With Hydrogen Peroxide
The mixture is recommended mainly for removing stains on white towels with grease and others.
Ingredients:
- Water;
- 1 bucket;
- 60ml of neutral liquid or coconut soap (see here for simple ways to make liquid and bar soap);
- 15ml of hydrogen peroxide.
Preparation Mode:
Combine all the ingredients in a bucket.
Then, place the stained towels inside (if there are a lot of towels, increase the amount of solution, increasing the ingredients above in the same proportion)
Leave it to act for 1 hour (or more, depending on the stain).
Wash normally afterwards.
Repeat if necessary.
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5. Salt and Lemon Solution
Recommended for heavily stained clothes, socks and thicker white fabrics.
Ingredients:
- Water;
- 1 bucket;
- 60ml of neutral or coconut liquid soap;
- 25g of iodized salt;
- Juice of 2 lemons.
Preparation Mode:
In the bucket, add all the ingredients and mix well.
Then, place the stained clothes in this bucket and let it act for 1 hour.
Then wash normally.
Pronto!
Next time you’re removing stains from white clothes, remember that you don’t need chlorine.
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