How To Keep White Clothes White in the Laundry | Dearly Bethany

TL;DR

Tips on keeping white clothes clean include pre-treating with Scotchgard, using blue Dawn dish soap for spot cleaning, and washing whites separately with bleach.

Transcript

so today I want to do what is one of my most requested videos which is how do I keep my white clothes clean and how do I do laundry in general so I just want to share with you some of my tips of course I have my own lifestyle so I wanted to ask you guys for your tips too so over on Instagram some of you guys gave me some really awesome tips that I ... Read More

Key Insights

• 🤍 Pre-treating with Scotchgard helps prevent white clothes from staining.
• 🤍 Blue Dawn dish soap is effective for spot cleaning stains on white clothes.
• 🤍 Washing white clothes separately with bleach is recommended for optimal whiteness.
• 🫥 Line drying white clothes in the sun can help maintain their brightness.
• 😑 Using OxiClean soak and pre-wash pastes can remove tough stains from white clothes.
• 🤍 Avoid washing white clothes with colors to prevent them from looking dull.
• 🤍 Natural deodorants may cause armpit stains on white clothes.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the best way to pre-treat white clothes to prevent stains?

Pre-treating white clothes with Scotchgard can help prevent stains and keep them looking clean. This method is particularly effective for expensive white items and shoes.

Q: How can blue Dawn dish soap be used for spot cleaning stains on white clothes?

Blue Dawn dish soap is highly effective for spot cleaning stains on white clothes. By applying a small amount and working it into the fabric before rinsing, you can effectively remove stains.

Q: Why is it advisable to wash white clothes separately with bleach?

Washing white clothes separately with bleach before adding detergent helps to ensure that the bleach can work effectively in whitening the clothes. Mixing bleach and detergent simultaneously can decrease the whitening effect.

Q: What are some alternative methods for removing tough stains from white clothes?

Alternative methods for removing tough stains from white clothes include using OxiClean soak, creating a pre-wash paste with baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, and salt, and scrubbing with glycerine laundry bars.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Pre-treat white clothes with Scotchgard to prevent stains and keep them clean.

• Use blue Dawn dish soap for spot cleaning stains on white clothes.

• Wash white clothes separately with bleach for optimal cleanliness.