Things I never learned how to do.......

[LadyDeeDeeDee]

Bleach white clothes to get rid of stains. Any tips? Do I just stick Domestos in the washing machine? It's just something I've never learned how to do. And now I have a child in primary school who has to wear white shirts.

Anybody else got things they've never learned to do? Maybe we can share advice.

LadyDeeDee: Does the bleach not rot the rubber seal?
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No, not the little bit you use just for whites. Most cleaning agents contain bleach anyway including detergents and white stain removing powder.

If I have a stubborn stain on a white item I mix some soap power with hot water in a bowl or bucket, stir in a little bleach and put the item in to soak.

Someone I know uses bleach to clean the machine, just puts a bit in the soap dispenser and starts a long hot wash cycle. She does that once a fortnight and it keeps the machine pristine. I've started doing it occasionally too, previously I bought a specialist washing machine cleaner but there's no need.