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There are many reasons why white clothes can look dingy. Oils from the body can remain on clothing even after many washes. They can cause dinginess as can grime and deodorant stains.

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Why do you dip white clothes in blue after the wash?

Bluing is a very mild dye that cancels out the slight yellow tinge in white clothes caused by the detergent. It makes clothes look "whiter than white". Today's laundry detergents contain chemicals that do the same thing as bluing, except that the clothes washed in it look even more white under sunlit conditions. Bluing. Who remembers 'Mrs Stewart's' brand?


Can you wash darks and whites together?

You might be able to get away with it once or twice, but overall, it is better that you do not. The dyes in clothes come out in the laundry water in small amounts. That is why clothes fade over time. If you are washing lights and darks together, when those dark dyes come out in the laundry water, they are going to be soaked up by the lighter clothes. Eventually, your lighter clothes will start to look pretty dingy, and since it is dye, you won't be able to do much about it.


Make white clothes look bright and whiter again?

To keep white clothes bright and white, you can soak them in a mixture of water and baking soda before washing. Additionally, using a laundry detergent with optical brighteners can help maintain their brightness. Avoid overloading the washer to ensure thorough cleaning and whitening.


Can laundry detergent damage clothes?

Yes, using too much laundry detergent can leave residue on clothes which can attract dirt and cause them to look dull and faded over time. Additionally, certain types of detergent, especially those with harsh chemicals, can weaken fabric fibers and lead to premature wear and tear on clothes.


How do you get iron out of clothes?

One common method to remove iron from clothes is to use a solution of equal parts white vinegar and distilled water. Soak the affected area in the solution and then rinse with water. Another option is to use a commercial iron stain remover according to the product's instructions.

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How do you make your clothes white?

We all know that after time washing white clothes makes them look dingy. Especially if you have young children that are good at making themselves messy. The perfect solution to it is to soak your whites overnight in a bucket of water with Cascade Dishwasher liquid. Just fill up a 5 gallon bucket of water and put about 1 cup of Cascade in it and mix it around. Soak all of your whites that are dingy in it. Be cautious not to put anything with color in with them because it will bleach it. The next day, put them in the washer and wash them as usual. You will see the dramatic difference.


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white kitty with pink clothes


Do you need to use a water softener if you live in an area with hard water?

"Hard" water can cause problems in the plumbing over time. It also makes it difficult to rinse soap out of the laundry (or hair and skin), and leaves a film that will make clothes (and hair) look and feel dingy. A water softener will provide nearly instant relief.


What is the chemical property of the anil that it is used to whiten white clothes?

It absorbs light in UV region and reflects in visible region due to which the viewde product i.e. clothes look white.


Why do washer men use indigo blue colour on the clothes after washing?

I think you are talking about 'blueing', the purpose of which is to make the cleaned white clothes look more white than yellowish.


What do they wear for a Karate fight?

A standard karate Gi (the white clothes that look like pyjamas)


Why do you dip white clothes in blue after the wash?

Bluing is a very mild dye that cancels out the slight yellow tinge in white clothes caused by the detergent. It makes clothes look "whiter than white". Today's laundry detergents contain chemicals that do the same thing as bluing, except that the clothes washed in it look even more white under sunlit conditions. Bluing. Who remembers 'Mrs Stewart's' brand?


When using to wash clothes why laundry detergent has to be rinse completely?

Rinsing laundry detergent completely ensures that all residue is removed from the clothes, preventing skin irritation or allergic reactions. It also helps to prevent build-up of detergent that can attract dirt and make clothes look dingy. Additionally, it ensures that the detergent does not stay on the clothes and break down the fabric over time.


What does dry semen look like on clothes?

Dry semen on clothes can appear as a yellowish or white crusty stain. It may have a slightly stiff and gritty texture, similar to when it dries on other surfaces.


What does dull dingy or shabby mean?

If you're talking about a boat ' I have a dingy as a ship, and my neighbor uses it every day.' That's a bad sentence. Or that's a dingy sentence. Dingy? It sounds like a ship, or flimsy thing. At least that's what I think. If you're looking for one that will always work, with an explanation point. Even though I washed them, the sheets still look dingy; I will have to bleach them. I'm sure that I tied the dinghy to the dock but it's not there now; I must not have tied it very well.


What Do Tour Guides Uniforms Look Like?

Cacky pants and a white shirt or just wear comfortable clothes


How can white clothes can be made whiter?

The answer is bleach! Bleaching your whites will make them look good as new. I recommend Clorox.