Washing white laundry: This is how it stays beautiful longer

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Radiant white turns gray after a while. Here you can find out how to wash white laundry so that it doesn't happen so quickly and what to do when it's too late.

Washing white laundry: the best washing tips

  • Sorting out whites: Before we get the Washing machine we should turn on ours Sort laundry by color (and material). Colored clothing could rub off and discolour the whites. You should also wash white laundry with heavy soiling separately. ☝️
  • Laundry detergent: You should bring whites with you Heavy duty detergent powder to wash. Contains washing powder Bleach and ensures that the laundry stays sparkling white. On the other hand, you can find out what the advantages of liquid detergent are here: Detergent: which one should I use?
  • Washing temperature: You should do the white laundry Wash as hot as possible. Ultimately, however, the temperature comes down to the fabric. A 60-degree wash is suitable for cotton and linen, wool and silk should not be washed at more than 40 degrees, and towels, bed linen and underwear can withstand a hot wash. Ultimately, you should do it before every wash Pay attention to the care label on the textiles. It may also be that hand washing is recommended for one or the other sensitive part.
  • Washing program: The washing program also depends on the material. You select the program for delicates for delicate fabrics that should be washed between 30 and 40 degrees. The wool cycle is therefore recommended for wool. And you choose hot laundry for textiles that should be washed at 90 degrees.

Washing white laundry: the best stain removers

In the case of stained clothes that we can only wash at a low temperature, we should also include the stains Citric acid, Gall soap, Vinegar or Household sodapretreat and then wash as described above.

Helps for a radiant result after washing baking powder. It cleans, disinfects and neutralizes and is used not only to remove stains, but also to remove sweat odor from clothing.

Washing white laundry: tips against gray haze

You haven't had your white shirts or wool sweaters in a long time? Then it is quite normal for them to slowly turn yellow. But there are good tips on how to get rid of the discoloration or even prevent it:

  • A 60-degree wash with a heavy-duty detergent (as described above) should make graying disappear – it is quite possible that you can use the clothes for the desired effect wash several times have to.
  • You can also just do a bis two teaspoons of salt or baking soda Add to the drum and wash the whites as described above.
  • You can let white textiles dry in the dryer or on the clothes horse. It would be even better if you had the opportunity to do that Let laundry dry in the blazing sun. This not only makes the laundry items dry, but also There are also no stains and the gray sneak has no chance either.

In addition to whites, we have other washing tips and household tips for you on our Pinterest pin board. From washing polyester to washing linen to removing coffee stains, everything is included.

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