Bleach is a powerful disinfectant that can be very useful for cleaning a very dirty area and eliminating fungi and bacteria. It is also a powerful whitener and a drop in white clothes helps to give them their shine. But it is also a product that must be handled with care to prevent it from discoloring your clothes. A single drop is enough to discolor your favorite garment or to yellow and fade certain colors.
It is also a toxic product, and it is strongly advised to use protective gloves before handling it. According to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), bleach emits a gas with an extremely irritating and dangerous smell and can be abrasive to the skin.
If it is difficult to recover a garment stained by bleach, unless it is re-dyed, the stain can nevertheless be reduced by being very reactive using the following preparations.
Remedy 1 to remove bleach stains
Ingredients :
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup of alcohol
Preparation and use
Pour a cup of white vinegar and a cup of alcohol into a jar and stir. Once the mixture is ready, dampen a clean cloth. Apply to the bleach stain, without rubbing as the stain may spread, while dabbing with the cloth. Wash the garment in cold water. Repeat the process until the bleach stain disappears.
Remedy 2 to remove bleach stains
Ingredients :
- 1 tablespoon of sodium thiosulfate.
- 1 cup of water
Preparation and use
Pour the tablespoon of sodium thiosulfate into the cup of water and stir. Dampen a clean cloth. Apply to the bleach stain, without rubbing. Wash the garment in cold water. Repeat the process until the bleach stain disappears.
It’s simple, isn’t it? With these solutions, you may be able to give your clothes a second chance. It is necessary to react very quickly once the garment is touched to prevent discoloration from progressing.
