OS way to brighter whites?

Lucie_2 · 30 March 2005 at 12:00PM

My favourite, all white 100% cotton duvet cover is starting to look decidedly grey & dingy. What can I use to get it back to it's original brilliant white?

I was sorely tempted to put some bleach in the dispenser drawer of the washing machine over the weekend, but wanted to check with you lovely people first. What do you do to keep whites white?

Nile · 30 March 2005 at 12:12PM

Hello Lucie

Have you been washing the duvet cover in Persil? Do you follow the washing temp instructions on the duvet label?

I use only Persil automatic powder for whites and don't use fabric softener. In my opinion, it really is the best product for keeping whites white.

I used to evaluate the performance of washing detergents and fabric softeners in a research & technology laboratory.........Persil was the best for whites.

Lucie_2 · 30 March 2005 at 12:44PM

Thanks Nile

Yes I do use Persil & no fabric softener. I haven't always used Persil in the past though. I wash bedding at 50 degrees. Couldn't tell you what it says on the label though, it's all faded!
Is bleach a bit harsh to put in the washer or will the water dilute it sufficiently?

Austin_Allegro · 30 March 2005 at 1:00PM

I occasionally use a product by Dylon called Whites reviver or something like that. It works very well at reviving old grey whites. I shove all my vests and white shirts in to soak about once every six months. However it does contain phosphates etc so is probably very bad for the environment or something. A soak in bleach solution works ok but I think this weakens the fibres over time.

System · 30 March 2005 at 1:08PM

I use Napisan in my whites wash. Its far cheaper than Oxyclean and does a better job. I use about a flat desertspoon in with my powder and it always does the trick. A box of Napisan costs about £1.80 and because i only use it in my whites wash, lasts 2 or 3 weeks.

Galtizz · 30 March 2005 at 1:45PM

I've been using soda crystals in the wash with the soap powder recently and they come out bright and shiney, just like in the old Daz adverts. They really are unbelievable.

Lucie_2 · 30 March 2005 at 2:10PM

Judi wrote:

I use Napisan in my whites wash. Its far cheaper than Oxyclean and does a better job. I use about a flat desertspoon in with my powder and it always does the trick. A box of Napisan costs about £1.80 and because i only use it in my whites wash, lasts 2 or 3 weeks.

Where do I find Napisan? Is it in the baby products aisle in the supermarket or the washing powder aisle?

System · 30 March 2005 at 3:16PM

Lucie wrote:

Where do I find Napisan? Is it in the baby products aisle in the supermarket or the washing powder aisle?

Its in the washing powder aisle at my local Asda and Tesco.

tightgit_2 · 30 March 2005 at 3:27PM

Can someone tell me what's the best thing to wash white net curtains in? I tried some net whitening stuff, but it didn't seem very good.

sunflower_2 · 30 March 2005 at 5:03PM

Nile wrote:

I use only Persil automatic powder for whites and don't use fabric softener. In my opinion, it really is the best product for keeping whites white.

why no fabric softener?

i dont think i could stand not to use softener on my under garments ?

jaybee · 30 March 2005 at 7:18PM

Oxyclean works for me - but I'm going to try Nappysan now. Thanks for that.

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