Proper washing of white clothes does not guarantee that things will not deteriorate.
Any accident can negatively affect the whiteness:
- new sneakers, white socks and sweaty feet will do the trick: the color will be imprinted on the places of their close contact;
- white linen by accident or intentionally washed together with colored ones, and as a result - multi-colored divorces or changes in the general tone to pink, gray and the list goes on;
- wet white clothes lie next to colored ones, which easily give off color from such close contact, as a result, multi-colored marks come out.
There are many such examples, but there are not so many effective ways to wash a faded white thing. Consider the most effective and affordable at the price and method of application.
General principles before washing
Before you thoroughly take up cleaning and washing clothes, you should figure out what is contraindicated in this case:
- do not put off washing for a long time;
- do not exceed the permissible water temperature;
- after cleaning, it is undesirable to wash the item together with others, even if they match in color.
The main rule is to choose a product for the type of fabric. For delicate and delicate fabrics, avoid the use of aggressive chemicals.. If the damaged area is just a small area, then running to the store for strong bleach is not worth it.For weak traces, try the following methods:
- Wash cotton clothes with bleaching powder at 50-60°C. Check the label and if the manufacturer allows, increase the temperature to 90°C. This method will save a lightly soiled thing and remove foreign paints.The only limitation is that it is not suitable for wool and synthetics, as high temperature spoils their structure.
- Take a regular laundry or bleaching soap and carefully treat the desired area. If faded marks do not fade well, rub the area with soap and leave for 2-3 hours. Make sure the soap doesn't dry out. Wash the item again by hand and send it to the washing machine.
Optimal solutions for medium to heavy stains
If the above methods did not work, go to heavy artillery from folk remedies, household and specialized chemicals.
Ammonia
Wash white t-shirt or any other stained thing will help ammonia from any pharmacy. Dilute ammonia with boiled water in a ratio of 1 to 2, soak clothes in this composition for 1-2 hours. Wash the faded areas with soap and load into the machine. The only essential disadvantage - a sharp specific smell that disappears after 2-3 washes. A solution of ammonia and hydrogen peroxide will help remove dirt from white socks.
People's composition
This approach will be a salvation if, for some reason, nothing more effective was at hand. You will need 100 grams of coarse salt, 1 tbsp. crushed soap or bleaching powder, 1 tbsp.lemon juice or citric acid and 1 tbsp. starch. Mix the ingredients and rub the stain from the inside out with gruel. Leave overnight, then rinse in cold running water and place in the washing machine on a gentle wash program.
Stain remover for white
Head to the specialty chemicals department and match the stain remover or bleach to the type of fabric. A prerequisite is the mark "for white" or "White". Follow the instructions and do not try to keep the fabric in the solution longer than it should be. Stain removers with prolonged exposure can damage the fabric.After the procedure, rinse the item thoroughly and send it to the delicate wash in the washing machine.
Chlorine compounds
In the fight for saturated white, Domestos or any other product containing chlorine will help you. The concentrated composition will save areas heavily contaminated with foreign paint. When using the concentrate, remember: direct exposure to the tissue should not exceed 15-20 minutes. For fabrics that have not suffered too much, use a solution of water and gel in proportions of 1 to 1. Treat the area with a sponge or soft cloth. Don't forget to wear gloves and ventilate the room. If you need get rid of mold in washing machine, then chlorine-containing products will come to the rescue here.
Special means for shedding fabric
Any hardware store will offer you products for faded fabrics like Antilin. The principle of operation is to reject and remove foreign paint. Follow the instructions, you do not need to add additional components that enhance the effect. After cleaning, wash the clothes in a washing machine with bleaching powder.
If all attempts are in vain
If the clothes are heavily shed, then, most likely, the verdict is final: wash white things fail. The only way to restore whiteness and a decent appearance is dry cleaning services. Modern equipment and an arsenal of special tools will do their job.
