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If I were you, I'd take it to the cleaners and have them do it. It sounds too tricky to try at home.

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Does dingy get transferred?

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Will bleach or RIT color remover work better for removing color from striped cotton fabric before dyeing a solid color?

RIT...I swear by it. It's not as cost effective but works much better than bleach. It doesn't leave blotches or yellow stains like bleach. And because it dissolves in the water, it applies more evenly to the fabric. I actually use it when my solid whites start to look dingy. GOOD LUCK


What can cause white clothes to look dingy?

White clothes can look dingy due to a buildup of residue from detergent or fabric softener, washing them with colored clothes that bleed, using hard water for laundry, not using enough detergent, or washing them at high temperatures that can cause yellowing.


What will clean a bath tub that is old and refuses to come clean?

The process takes minimal effort, on your part, and gives amazing results for the time and effort spent. Do not try this on non-porcelain tubs. Plastic tends to be difficult to remove the paper towels from, and the bleach will begin to eat through the plastic very quickly. Step 1: Simply layer the tub with a roll of paper towel. Laying it out along the bottom and the sides would be the best idea, with a little overlap to ensure complete coverage. Then slowly pour the bleach straight from the bottle, on to the bottom layer of the paper towel. When you notice the bleach climbing the walls of the paper towel covered tub, pause to see where it ends, and make sure there is a vent or window open. Step out for a brief moment while it continues to climb, this will minimize your exposure to the bleach's caustic effects. Once you determine if more is needed continue to pour the bleach on to the dry areas until every part of the tub is saturated with the towel and bleach combination. Step 2: Once you have covered the entire tub, close the bathroom door, and occupy your self in another part of the home. Wait at least an hour to let the bleach strip the porcelain of the stains; however, do not let it go longer than 3 hours, as at that time you will find the paint being stripped as well. Put on a pair of rubber gloves and pull the paper towel from the tub. As you do, the clean shiny tub will be revealed. Continue to pull the paper towel and dispose of it properly, until the tub is empty again. Get your cup and rinse the tub on all sides, thoroughly and wipe down with the cloth, to remove the remainder of the bleach. When the process is complete, the dingy, ring around the tub, stains, and dirt will be lifted to reveal a beautiful tub. Some users have suggested using Borax 12 or Bon Ami. If the tub is very old, it may be made of cast iron and the cracked surface will be the cause of the stains. You cannot improve the look without re-enameling the tub.


What turns white shirts yellow?

There could be a number of things causing that, some of which are: * If you have hard water, that will turn laundry yellow. If this is the case, never use hot water (use only cold) and never use a chlorine bleach. You can use oxygen bleaches, such as Biz or Clorox 2 instead, or plain borax, which works very well. You can also use a water softener such as Calgon water softener, which will prevent the yellowing from hard water. * Using too much detergent can cause a build-up of detergent, resulting in a dingy white. Soak the item in hot water (cold water if water is hard) with 1 cup vinegar to a gallon of water. Let soak several hours or overnight, then rinse well. The vinegar helps remove the detergent build-up. * Using too little detergent can also result in dingy whites, so always be sure to follow the directions on the container. To remove yellowing, you can soak the items in a rust remover, such as Whink. You cannot use this product on colored items, and don't use it in a colored sink because it can remove color. Use it only on all white items/surfaces. You can also use a commercial clothing whitener, such as Rit fabric whitener.