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Stained pillowcases
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I tried several methods with some very discoloured pillowcase and definitely white vinegar was the best of the lot. As above soak in strong solution followed by a normal wash.Katiehound said:I'm thinking that maybe white vinegar might work here.
My shower curtain was horrid pinkie colour at the bottom- soaked it in a strong hot white vinegar solution and then washed. Almost like new. (lost the 'dressing.'1 -
Or maybe weak bleach...
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ah, but bleach is on the toxic side. Vinegar isn't! plus you can try vinegar on coloured items- bleach is a certain No No on coloureds.-taff said:Or maybe weak bleach...Being polite and pleasant doesn't cost anything!
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She did say her pilowcases were originally white.
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Oops, there's me reading half a post again...
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I actually tried bleach on some of the white very discoloured inner pillow cases, and it did help a little, but not as effective as white vinegar. Note if you want to try both bleach and vinegar, never add them in at the same time. Mixing bleach and vinegar together gives chlorine gas which is lethal if breathed in.Katiehound said:
ah, but bleach is on the toxic side. Vinegar isn't! plus you can try vinegar on coloured items- bleach is a certain No No on coloureds.-taff said:Or maybe weak bleach...1 -
I've just read an article in some paper or other online about a brand 'new' hack for whites...dolly blue! Not quite new though new to the younger generation. It's still available in tablet or liquid form, I'm not sure if it's any good for patterned whites though.
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If you can get a Vanish bar (like a little bar of soap, can often get them in cheap shops), try wetting the pillowcase and rubbing the Vanish bar in, if you can leave for a bit before washing, all the better. It's a good stain remover.I often spray pillowcases with Shout, that's a dearer option but it works.Shout works well on grease, if the stains are from greasy skin.2
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An even cheaper option when treating grease stains is to use neat washing up liquid. Drip a little onto the stain, rub in gently and leave for a while. Bung in washing machine on a normal wash and it should be gone.
Be kind to others and to yourself too.2
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