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Pure white cotton sheets are slightly yellowed - anything I can do about this please?

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saltyseadog · 01/11/2009 10:30

Can I use anything to correct this (apart from bleach!), and is there anything I can use to stop it happening in future?

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Bucharest · 01/11/2009 10:32

Aggie and Kim say drop a sterilising tablet in a bucket and soak!
Worked for my grubby nets!

Blackduck · 01/11/2009 10:32

Ecover do a bleachlike laundry aid - does work - soak them in it and then launder. Think white vinegar in the wash, or borax is supposed to work too...

saltyseadog · 01/11/2009 10:45

Thanks - will give both options a whirl

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carocaro · 01/11/2009 10:56

Oooh I was going to post his today, I will try too, nothing more vile than a yellowing duvet cover

Bonsoir · 01/11/2009 10:57

Vanish whitening powder and Ariel, in a 90 degree wash.

LoremIpsum · 01/11/2009 11:07

Lots of direct sunshine helps as well. Possibly not easy depending on where you are though.

dreamteamgirl · 01/11/2009 12:56

I jsut did all DS' school tops in a glowhite hot wash, along with my uderwear. They have all come up 4 shades brighter white, albeit not sparkling white but a BIG improvement

Our trouble is not being able to use biological washing powder as it inflames DS' skin

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