Everything to understand before using bleach in your laundry.
Bleach can be used in laundry to help brighten and whiten clothing, fight tough stains, and sanitize.
What Is Bleach?
Bleach is the name given to the chemical mixture that is typically water and sodium hypochlorite.
This bleach is a powerful concentrate that removes stains and brightens white fabric.
Unlike chlorine bleach, non-chlorine bleach is safe to use on color fabrics and will not lift the color.
Most often, the active ingredient in color-safe bleach is hydrogen peroxide.
Always check the label on bleach to double-check it is safe to use on fabric.
Fabrics that should never be bleached include: leather, spandex, wool, and silk.
Its important to read the fabric care tag on the clothing prior to using.
Rinse with cool water when done treating the stain.
It depends on if your washing machine has a bleach dispenser.
Bleach dispensers automatically dilute bleach.
If your machine does not have a bleach dispenser, add bleach while your machine is filling with water.
