OS way to brighter whites?

Gingham_Ribbon

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angie_baby

Hi,

I always have the same problem, my whites go grey after a few washes, my DS shirts are already looking a little grey. How the hell do i keep them staying white? Do i need this vanish stuff or is there an OS tip. Please help.

moanymoany

My first question is - do you only wash whites together. I've found that if people mix whites and colours together trhe whiles can go dingy.

I wash only whites at the same time and use Tesco 2 in 1 tabs, biological ones, and my whites stay white. I also use a 40degree wash, not a short wash.

rachelleblondel_2

Save your eggs shells....put them in a cloth bag or an old sock knotted tightly + to your wash, gets your whites nice & bright. Then when they have been through a few washes they are all finely crushed just right for the compost or slug repellants!

Not sure how they work but got the tip from an old victorian book. I also use ecover laundry bleach for the hard core stuff....
Hope this helps
Rachelle

peachespeaches

Wash whites only with other whites (you might be able to get away with light pastel colours too). It is the colour from dark clothes that makes them grey.

Also contrary to current advice, wash your whites at at least 60 degrees. Also use Ariel automatic.

I do all of the above and never have any problems, and my mum does the same - she told me about this many years ago.

When I look out the window at next doors grey washing I cringe. Every one of their tea towels are grey. They just dont look clean.

angie_baby

Thanks everyone,

always wash whites with whites, i just cant stand them looking grey, Will def be doing a wash at 60 to see if there's any difference.

Might have to try the egg shell one too,

Fruball

I have just discovered the secret of white whites !!!

NAPISAN !!!

Its available in supermarkets in the baby section and a scoop in the wash gets it all brilliant white. I think its the same stuff as in Vanish powder but at a fraction of the price.

Don't tell everyone tho or they might put the price up !

angie_baby

Frugal wrote: »

I have just discovered the secret of white whites !!!

NAPISAN !!!

Its available in supermarkets in the baby section and a scoop in the wash gets it all brilliant white. I think its the same stuff as in Vanish powder but at a fraction of the price.

Don't tell everyone tho or they might put the price up !

THANKS! This stuff is great.

Penelope_Penguin

rachelleblondel wrote: »

Save your eggs shells....put them in a cloth bag or an old sock knotted tightly + to your wash, gets your whites nice & bright. Then when they have been through a few washes they are all finely crushed just right for the compost or slug repellants!

Not sure how they work but got the tip from an old victorian book. I also use ecover laundry bleach for the hard core stuff....
Hope this helps
Rachelle

What an interesting idea :T Has anyone tried it?

Penny. x

weezl74

I tried it, but d'oh should've used a white sock! I think I offset the good effects with a bit of colour from the sock!!!