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Frequent Contributor
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Registered: ‎03-09-2010

White whites without using bleach.

Looking for something to get my whites white without chlorine bleach. Any suggestions appreciated. Thank you.
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Re: White whites without using bleach.

Adding Oxyclean powder to the wash comes to my mind. Also, use a deteregent that contains a bleach alternative.

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Re: White whites without using bleach.

borax or bluing liquid. Both found on amazon or at grocery store

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Re: White whites without using bleach.

I have always felt that whites that are not pure cotton will never get that white, white look. They always get sort of grey no matter what.

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Re: White whites without using bleach.

Thanks for the suggestions, I am checking them out on Amazon now. I do think once they have grayed they probably can't be revived but good ideas for the future.
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Re: White whites without using bleach.

Oxiclean Versatile Stain Remover; they have a whitener too but I've never used it. My whites are whiter than white and I haven't used chlorine bleach for 7 years. I add it to every wash load and soak for a short while - longer if need be. It's a miracle product.

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Re: White whites without using bleach.

I toss a sheet of Color Grabber into each load of wash. My whites stay very bright.

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Registered: ‎03-23-2010

Re: White whites without using bleach.

I use Cascade dishwasher detergent....my cousin told me about this and it does work! No more bleach for me.
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Re: White whites without using bleach.

FYI: Cascade likely contains some bleach. I would never use DW detergent in my h/e washing machine.

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Re: White whites without using bleach.

I have a couple of black sweaters with white trim. Would Oxyclean brighten the white trim without fading the black?