OS way to brighter whites?

rach_k

You could use some 'eco bleach' or any oxy bleach. More eco brands (like Home Scents - http://www.homescents.co.uk/earthfriendlymineralbleach.html or Bio D - http://www.biodegradable.biz/products/bio-d/laundry-booster--400g/) will probably have fewer ingredients that might be harsh on skin and they won't damage cotton.

Bronnie

I would soak them overnight in the bath in a weak solution of
bleach and cold water, then launder. Follow the correct quantity for cold water bleaching or you will weaken the fibres.

imho

Find anything that whitens whites and put on hot wash and when you think washing machine has nearly reached temperature switch machine off for 3o mins so it soaks.I do that with Soda crystals in it with bio soap powder.If its a machine thats all digital i dont think its a good idea to stop it .

jinny

Got this of y** t***

Put 2 tablespoons of bicarb of soda in main drum of machine.
Put the sheet on top

Put usual amount of washing powder or gel in drawer
then a large splash of white vinegar in the fabric conditioner compartment.

Use usual hottish wash no need to boil wash unless you feel you need to. Brought my grey towels up lovely and white as well.

Lilyplonk

A good blow outdoors on the washing line on a dry day helps to restore whiteness to 'dingy whites'.

monnagran

Or a good soak in Napisan.

Debran

You can try some or all of the methods suggested above but you MUST use washing powder for whites, rather than capsules or liquid. Only powder contains a bleaching agent.

When testing washing powders Which? rated Ariel Bio with Actilift and Persil Bio as the best powders for getting your washing white.

Aldi Almat Bio with Stain Lift was only very slightly less effective and much more economical.

Some may abhor the use of biological washing powders but it's a choice between using them or having duller whites.

meritaten

I was about to say to try using a 'bio' powder - I use the Aldi one and it does keep my 'whites whiter'.
and I have VERY sensitive skin! I cannot use DAX, Arrriel or Perfil - gives me a terrible rash, but if you worry that it could irritate your skin, then just use it for a 'White' wash and immediately wash again in your preferred detergent. but, I wouldn't have thought you would need to. most irritation by detergents is caused by the 'additives' such as perfume or filler.

jinny

Agree with above powder is better for whites. We have ok skin so I can use daz powder for whites.
however I mostly hand wash our clothes retired now dont need as many clothes). I totally recommend getting rid of some clothes as you can, it makes life so much easier. You really dont need as much as you think you do. It occoured to me while I was looking after someone who was ill. I took a minimum amount of clothes and didnt even use all of them.
if you go on y t*** and search for miricle laundry.. brighter whites she explainns the method perfectly.
Do it on a dime channel or blog.
americans call bicarb ...baking soda

jinny

I agree it could be the perfume in washing pwdr or conditioner that causes the rashes. You dont need conditioner just white vinegar you cant smell it when clothes are dry. It neuralises soap residue so less irritant.