How to Make Dingy White Whiter

White clothing loses its pristine brightness over time but can be restored through the use of chemical or natural fabric brightening products found at your local grocery store. Lemons are acidic and break down oil and dirt that stain your white clothing, while bleach is a stronger solution that eliminates dinginess but can damage the fabric if used in excessive amounts. As with any cleaning solution, spot test the clothing before using it on all of your whites to prevent permanent damage.

Things You'll Need

• Measuring cup
• Lemon juice
• Chlorine bleach

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Pour 1 cup of chlorine bleach in a measuring cup, or pour 1/2 cup of lemon juice into the measuring utensil.

   • 2

     Fill your washing machine with warm water, and add 1 cup of laundry detergent to the water.

   • 3

     Pour 1/2 cup of lemon juice into the washer, and add clothing to the mix. Or, add 1/2 cup to 1 cup of chlorine bleach to the mixture to whiten your clothing.

   • 4

     Launder as usual, and hang clothes to dry or place in dryer on medium-high heat.