How to Apply Bleach to Clothes

Bleach whitens fabric and sanitizes. Yet, it can also strip the dye from fabric and eat right through the fibers. While you might use beach when washing your white towels, sheets and socks, do not add it to your colored linens and clothing. It will probably get your reds cleaner, while turning them pink. Before using bleach on your laundry, read the fabric care label. The manufacturer might warn against using bleach, regardless of how it is applied.

Things You'll Need

• Washing machine
• Laundry detergent

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Instructions

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     Set your washing machine according to what you are washing, by selecting a water level, water temperature and gentle or regular cycle.

   • 2

     Turn on the washing machine and allow it to fill with water.

   • 3

     Add the detergent to the washing machine as it fills with water. Follow the detergent manufacturer's recommendation regarding how much to add.

   • 4

     Add 3/4 cup of regular laundry bleach to the water. Do this before the wash cycle begins.

   • 5

     Add your clothing to the water after the wash cycle begins.