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To safely remove color from cotton without harming the fabric, you can use chlorine bleach but should use a product such as hydrogen peroxide afterward to stop the bleach from rotting the fabric. If you do not wish to use bleach, Rit dye makes a product called Rit Color Remover.

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Q: How can I whiten or bleach out a colored cotton shirt without harming the fabric?
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A bleach is a chemical that can remove or lighten color, usually via oxidation. Rubbing alcohol can often be used to remove stains depending on their size. It works best with smaller stains. To remove a stain using rubbing alcohol apply the alcohol to a cotton ball and then rub the stain and the area around it. The rubbing alcohol will help distribute the original color of the clothing so that it begins to cover the stained area. This method is best used on darker colored items. Light colored items or items with larger stains tend not to absorb the color as well.


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When gloves becomes dirty, simply machine wash with a mild detergent in cold water. Always wash gloves separate from cotton towels or other laundry. Do not use bleach or fabric softeners. Tumble dry or allow to air dry The best way to do this is to put them in to bleach. Once they are in the bleach dont leave them in there for more than ten minutes. The bleach should whiten the gloves very quickly.


How should you wash organic cotton clothes?

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