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Keeping school polo shirts white

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Sparrowlegs248 · 07/09/2019 09:16

Any tips? Dc have had white polo shirts for pre school, got them filthy, never come clean. I wasn't too bothered for pre school, bit for school I'd like to keep them clean if possible.

If you're stay relative clean, what powder/liquid do you use? Stain remover? Temperature of wash?

I honestly am an adult who can manage all other aspects of washing!

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Inforthelonghaul · 07/09/2019 09:18

The best ones I’ve found are Sainsbury’s as they dry well and don’t need ironing. 40 degree normal wash with biological washing powder and a very occasional soak in Milton if they get stained. They stay bright white and have never gone gray.

BigSandyBalls2015 · 07/09/2019 09:19

White vanish powder

IamChipmunk · 07/09/2019 09:20

I only put other whites in with them. Wash on 40 big scoop of vanish platinum whitener in with the powder amd then separately bleach any that have stains.

I also buy cheap one so dont feel too bad binning them if they still look manky after a wash. I get the sainsburys easy care ones 3 pack for £3.50. They can be worn straight from the dryer which is a bonus.

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Knowivedonewrong · 07/09/2019 09:31

Vanish whitening powder 60°c wash and line dry in the sun if possible. Only wash all whites together too.

reluctantbrit · 07/09/2019 10:32

I only wash whites together, normal Persil non bio but bio washing powder can help with some stains.

I use the vanish liquid, direct on the stain or a scoop of the powder in the wash. For fat/oil based stains normal washing up liquid on the stain works wonder.

Sparrowlegs248 · 07/09/2019 11:40

Thanks, I've got standard vanish so soaking as we speak, and ordered sone vanish whites. I hope they come out ok!

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dementedpixie · 07/09/2019 11:43

Wash whites only together. Bio powder 40 degrees with scoop of fake vanish for whites

Soola · 07/09/2019 11:45

Fairy non bio and every now and then a cap of Ace bleach.

Dowser · 07/09/2019 13:44

Thankfully they are cheap enough
You used to be able to buy a bluish whitener when mine were at school
Not sure what it was call d
Blue bag maybe
Yes only do white and lights together

SuperSange · 07/09/2019 20:55

I've just discovered Napisan. It's better than vanish and anything else I've ever used on whites. I shit thee not- it's amazing.

moreismore · 07/09/2019 20:56

Napisan. I swear it’s vanish in a cheaper box.

GreenTulips · 07/09/2019 20:58

Schools won’t care if they are stained. They expect the kids to get mucky in school.

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