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You activate the bleach in hot water. However, the hot water may not be suitable for some fabrics, so you add cold water after activating it. By the way, you want to be certain that the bleach is thoroughly mixed in with the water before adding the clothing, else you may get holes in your clothing.
What else can I help you with?
Does bleach only work in the laundry if you are using it with hot water?
No, bleach will work in any temperature water but it will work best in hot water with white clothes.
Is it better to wash stained with ink clothes in hot or cold water?
Using hot water will not make the stain any worse. Therefore you should use water as hot as the stained clothes will permit. Ink stains are very hard to get out, so you should pretreat them, and consider soaking white and color-safe items in bleach.
Do you wash white clothes in hot or cold water?
It is recommended to wash white clothes in hot water to help remove stains and bacteria more effectively. Additionally, hot water can help to keep white clothes looking brighter and cleaner.
How do you get dried blood out of clothes?
If it is WHITE put Hydrogen Peroxide on it and then bleach it, but if its not put Hydrogen peroxide then cold water, then just throw it in the wash with cold water, it has always worked for me.
Does chlorine bleach lose its effectiveness when added to hot water?
Yes, chlorine bleach can lose its effectiveness when added to hot water because heat can cause it to break down and become less potent. It is recommended to use chlorine bleach in cold or room temperature water for best results.
Does bleach only work in the laundry if you are using it with hot water?
No, bleach will work in any temperature water but it will work best in hot water with white clothes.
Is it better to wash clothes in hot or cold water?
Hot water.
Is it better to wash stained with ink clothes in hot or cold water?
Using hot water will not make the stain any worse. Therefore you should use water as hot as the stained clothes will permit. Ink stains are very hard to get out, so you should pretreat them, and consider soaking white and color-safe items in bleach.
Why hot water is preferred to cold water for washing clothes?
Hot water is preferred to cold water when washing clothes because the heat of the water allows the cleaning process to occur quicker. Hot clothing loads make for faster loads and drying times as opposed to cold.
Is it cheaper to was clothes in cold water then in hot?
cheaper in cold water as you don't have to heat up the water. but it is definitely not as effective
Do you wash white clothes in hot or cold water?
It is recommended to wash white clothes in hot water to help remove stains and bacteria more effectively. Additionally, hot water can help to keep white clothes looking brighter and cleaner.
Why does your clothes come out of the washer steaming hot but you have put it on cold cycle?
The supply hoses are hooked up wrong. Hot is on the cold and since it rinses in cold, that means the last water in the tub is hot. Set the tempratue control to cold and start the washer. I bet the water is hot. Move it to hot and it will be cold. Just switch the hoses.
Why does grease come out of clothes with hot water and not cold water?
Because hot water melts it so it loses it's grip on the fabric.
How do you get dried blood out of clothes?
If it is WHITE put Hydrogen Peroxide on it and then bleach it, but if its not put Hydrogen peroxide then cold water, then just throw it in the wash with cold water, it has always worked for me.
Does cold water shrink clothes?
Cold water typically does not shrink clothes as much as hot water would. Cold water is gentler on fabrics and helps to prevent excessive shrinking or damage. It is recommended to always check the care label on the garment for specific washing instructions.
Does cold water deactivate the chemicals in bleach?
No. Water cannot "deactivate" bleach. Water simply dilutes the concentration of the bleach molecules, which slows the bleaching action. However, the action continues so long as the bleach remains in a liquid state. To "deactivate" or neutralize bleach, you must use a neutralizing solution, such as sodium thiosulfate. There is a commercial product called Bleach Stop that will do the job.
What is the best washing temperature for dark clothes to prevent fading: hot or cold?
Washing dark clothes in cold water is best to prevent fading.
