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How to keep your whites white

9 replies

thiswayplease · 03/09/2016 21:57

In particular bedding?

Mine always seem to end up a yellow colour Confused

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Olddear · 04/09/2016 10:18

I use dr beckmanns Glowhite sachets or Ace bleach for whites from the pound shop and line dry as much as possible

Magstermay · 04/09/2016 10:40

I always put half a scoop of Vanish in with my whites

WhoKnowsWhereTheTimeG0es · 04/09/2016 10:46

Line dry them, the sun bleaches them, even on dull days.

TondelayaDellaVentamiglia · 04/09/2016 10:48

that's manstink....dh ruins my best bedding.

other than that...60 wash, occassional 90, and bio powder.. LIne dry on a sunny day if possible

I also try to use a top sheet to save the duvet cover a bit.

Eidel · 04/09/2016 17:39

Throw in a sachet glowhite with your washing and that will keep your bedding white and stain free.

thiswayplease · 05/09/2016 21:08

Thanks! I do line dry so will give the other suggestions and pray for a sunny day

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RedMerida · 05/09/2016 21:28

I only have white bedding on mine and DHs bed and I put it on a hot wash, and wash about every 10 days. Line dry. And I don't put any other washing in with it.

sentia · 05/09/2016 21:46

I've just been trying to solve the same problem! This worked: soak briefly in diluted vinegar, then wash on a boil wash with oxygen bleach (like Vanish).

rabbit123 · 05/09/2016 22:59

Wash whites separately on 60 degrees with a good bio or non bio powder - not a liquid or colour protect detergent. Use a full cottons cycle, not quick wash. Add a scoop of Astonish oxy bleach for an extra boost.

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