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OS way to brighter whites?

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  • Gryfon
    Gryfon Posts: 1,304 Forumite
    The children's school polo shirts are an icky grey colour at the moment and I really don't want to buy new when the only problem is the shade of white.

    I've tried that Vanish in a tub, soaking it in that and it didn't work, I've tried stardrops and soda crystals today and that didn't work! The only think I can think of is bleaching it but I'm not quite sure of the quantities to use.

    Is bleaching the way to go?
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  • faerie_girl
    faerie_girl Posts: 461 Forumite
    I have tried bleaching my work shirts, they came out a greyish yellow colour.

    I don't want to try anything too expensive, and would also like to see what people recomend.
  • Gryfon
    Gryfon Posts: 1,304 Forumite
    Thanks Pink-winged. I couldn't think what search terms to use to find what I wanted! Shall have a look in the morning when I'm more awake :)
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  • moanymoany
    moanymoany Posts: 2,877 Forumite
    If I have stained or gone grey whites I soak them in a dilute bleach mix. I know it is bad for the fabric, but the alternative is chuck!
  • tigerlily
    tigerlily Posts: 1,228 Forumite
    I use an ecover product for this. Its a powder that you add to the wash and I find works very well. The pack cost's maybe a couple of pounds and mine has lasted ages so far and still a fair bit in it.
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  • wannaberich41
    wannaberich41 Posts: 527 Forumite
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    has anyone got any tips on how to get the cuffs on my daughters white shirts back white. i boiled them at 95 and they still look a little off colour.
    any tips would be gratefully appreciated.

    thanks in advance
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  • maypole
    maypole Posts: 1,816 Forumite
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    My mother used to rub the cuffs and collars with fairy washing soap which is different to toilet soap, before putting them in the machine. ( not an automatic one mind)
  • squeaky
    squeaky Posts: 14,129 Forumite
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    Hi wannaberich :)

    I've added your query onto an earlier thread which should help you out here.

    Good luck :)
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  • maypole
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    Just bought some vintage, but unused cotton pillowcases off ebay. In the picture they looked lovely and white but when I got them they were very "yellowish" I have them on a hot wash at the minute, what else can I do to make them sparkling white?
  • squeaky
    squeaky Posts: 14,129 Forumite
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    Hiya, :)

    I've just added your question onto an earlier thread on whites that should help you.

    Other threads that may help are:-

    How do I get my whites white again?

    White T shirts have gone yellow

    How do I make my grey pants white again?

    Grey laundry back to white - I've done it! (pure OS)

    Cleaning White Shirts

    Whiter than white - the OS way?

    snowy white sheets



    Good luck :)
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