White clothes can lose their hue or become stained over time, even if you’re careful to wash them separately, but one hack ensures they stay bright – and uses items you probably already have at home
Keeping white clothes looking fresh can seem like an impossible task – but an easy hack will keep your fabrics bright using two items you probably already have at home.
White clothes are particularly susceptible to getting stained over time and even if you wash them separately, they can still fade over time. However one TikTok user is on a mission to stop that from happening.
The homeaglow_ cleaning account revealed baking soda and lemon juice are your best defences against pesky stains and discolouration. The trick does require a bit of patience and, ideally, some sunlight, but if you can pull it off, it’s worth it.
“This is the best way to keep your white clothes white and bright,” a voiceover said. “You want to start off by soaking your white pieces in boiling water and baking soda.
“Overnight is great, but 30 minutes to an hour is good enough. Next you want to go ahead and throw it in the washer as you usually would.
“Our sun is a natural bleacher so I do like to set my whites out in the sun to sunbathe. I squirt lemon on the hard stains that didn’t come out in the washer and you want to keep them out there for about two to three hours.
“This method keeps all of my whites white and bright.”
Commenters were quick to thank the poster for their tips and even shared some of their own. One person wrote: “I tried hot water and salt and washed my towels it works very well too.”
Meanwhile another added: “Put it to pot a little of detergent boil for 15 min, stunning white.” And a third chimed in: “U gained a follower.”
There are plenty of ways to ensure your white items keep their colour. One easy hack for getting white towels to look “like snow” was recently shared to the Mrs Hinch Army Cleaning Tips Facebook page, the Mirror previously reported.
She penned: “What’s the best way to make my white towels white again? Bleach doesn’t seem to work.” Bleach can also be harsh on fabric and can lead to damage or discolouration, meaning it shouldn’t be used as a go-to hack. Luckily, fellow cleaning enthusiasts came to the poster’s aid.
Many said they relied on Vanish Oxi Stain remover’s crystal white edition. One group member shared a photo of the product and claimed: “This Vanish is the best I have ever used,” she explained how she uses it and said: “I put a scoop in drum with my detergent and my ancient white towels are like the driven snow.”
While another agreed and echoed: “The Vanish powder of whites is what I always use. It brings my dingy towels up really nicely.”
