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Does bleach only work in the laundry if you are using it with hot water?
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No, bleach will work in any temperature water but it will work best in hot water with white clothes.
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How do you sanitize and disinfect laundry without using bleach?
Boil it. The old fashioned "green" way of sanitizing laundry without bleach is to simply boil it.New front loading washers have a sanitizing cycle where the water is heated and sanitizes your clothes.The little brown bottle of Lysol, add one cup to your wash load. It too will sanitize your laundry. However, the odor from the Lysol will need to be washed out, and then add some fabric softener to mask any residual odor of the sanitizer.Pine sol original type, added to HOT water only wash load will sanitize your laundry. But there are issues with the smell, though not nearly as bad as the little brown jug of Lysol!
Are you supposed to use bleach on white clothes?
You may use bleach on white clothes to ensure their whiteness. It is not necessary though. Best for specific stains and wash in hot water with other whites only. I do not agree with the above answer! I had two sons taking karate lessons, and those uniforms were all white 100% cotton pants and shirts. I could not get those uniforms clean! I had grown up believing that Chlorox bleach was the only bleach to use, but that stuff did NOT get those white uniforms clean! In fact, they came out of the washer looking very yellowed! I asked someone else, who also had two sons in sports, and she told me about Biz bleach. The difference was like night and day! When I rewashed the uniforms using Biz, they came out of the washer white and bright--just like the day I bought them! When I began to inquire about the differences between Chlorox and Biz, I learned that Chlorox is a chlorine bleach, and Biz is a non-chlorine bleach. You should never use chlorine bleach in your laundry. It's great for other cleaning jobs, but not laundry. Biz is great for all your laundry, including colors. It really does do what the box tells you it does.
What does bleach do for laundry?
Bleach whitens or removes colors by breaking down the bonds of the molecules that absorb visible light. To some extent it also disinfects and sterilizes. It is highly toxic and should only be used in a diluted and measured amount for white items that you are washing.
How do you find the chlorine content for commercial bleach?
The strength of bleach is commonly listed on the FRONT product label and will be shown as a percent of hypochlorite. The higher the percent, the stronger the bleach effect. Be aware that all uses of bleach require dilution with water. Look on the BACK product label for instructions. Also, be aware that after diluting bleach with water it will retain its bleaching power for only a few days so store bleach UNdiluted.
Can laundry soap be used if clumped?
yes. It's only clumped by moisture, and you are adding it to even more water.
If there is no running water do you wash your laundry in a laundry tub?
Some laundry tubs do hookup to plumbing supplies, and hand wash-only clothing can be washed this way. However, laundry tubs can also be used if there is no access to running water, by using whatever source of water is available. If water is not clean, some will choose to boil it before using it to wash clothing, and this will also allow you to wash clothing in hot water if needed.
How do you sanitize and disinfect laundry without using bleach?
Boil it. The old fashioned "green" way of sanitizing laundry without bleach is to simply boil it.New front loading washers have a sanitizing cycle where the water is heated and sanitizes your clothes.The little brown bottle of Lysol, add one cup to your wash load. It too will sanitize your laundry. However, the odor from the Lysol will need to be washed out, and then add some fabric softener to mask any residual odor of the sanitizer.Pine sol original type, added to HOT water only wash load will sanitize your laundry. But there are issues with the smell, though not nearly as bad as the little brown jug of Lysol!
Are you supposed to use bleach on white clothes?
You may use bleach on white clothes to ensure their whiteness. It is not necessary though. Best for specific stains and wash in hot water with other whites only. I do not agree with the above answer! I had two sons taking karate lessons, and those uniforms were all white 100% cotton pants and shirts. I could not get those uniforms clean! I had grown up believing that Chlorox bleach was the only bleach to use, but that stuff did NOT get those white uniforms clean! In fact, they came out of the washer looking very yellowed! I asked someone else, who also had two sons in sports, and she told me about Biz bleach. The difference was like night and day! When I rewashed the uniforms using Biz, they came out of the washer white and bright--just like the day I bought them! When I began to inquire about the differences between Chlorox and Biz, I learned that Chlorox is a chlorine bleach, and Biz is a non-chlorine bleach. You should never use chlorine bleach in your laundry. It's great for other cleaning jobs, but not laundry. Biz is great for all your laundry, including colors. It really does do what the box tells you it does.
What does a clorex pen do for you?
Clorex is a type of bleach and the pen is designed so that you can apply a small amount of bleach to items in your laundry. This benefits you by bleaching only the area you want instead of the whole item and saving on costs.
When to use chlorine bleach and when to use non chlorine bleach?
When doing laundry, chlorine bleach is used for white clothing only. Non-chlorine bleach is used for other color-safe clothing. Chlorine bleach should always be diluted and never put directly on the clothing; it will weaken the fibers. Chlorine bleach can also be used in the home to sanitize and clean. Be sure to use only on color-safe, non-porous items, such as a toilet or bathtub. Wear gloves when using and always ventilate the room you are in. Also, avoid getting any on your clothes as even one drop will permenantly stain.
How do you sterilize a well?
Bleach, bleach and more bleach You can't sterilize a well, you can only sterilize water that comes out of it. If the water is contaminated when it comes in, nothing you do to the well will affect the water itself, more contaminated water will enter the well.
Why was it hard to do laundry in the tenements?
Laundry was hard to do in tenements because, in many cases, there was no clean running water accessible.
What not to mix with bleach?
The ONLY thing that should ever be used in conjunction with bleach is laundry detergent, following the instructions on the bottle. Don't ever mix anything else with bleach, though, because it can cause toxic, and even fatal, fumes.
Will bleach heal a cold sore?
Using bleach on a cold sore is a NO NO, that will only make things worse not only that the bleach could damage your skin. All you need is some over the counter cold sore cream, some of them are inexpesive.
Is it ok to use use laundry bleach in your hair?
No. Bleach will affect your eyes, your skin and are very harmful if swallowed. Regular lightener only cost about $3.99 at the most for a pack of it and developer cost about the same if you are purchasing a one time usage procedure.
Can you water the grass with laundry water?
Check with your local government about the use of "gray water." You would only use the rinse water, not that with soap.
Does boiling water kill the Ebola virus?
No. It seems that only chlorine bleach can.
