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Bleach is a powerful whitener that can alter the color of clothing. Result: contact with this product and an unsightly discoloration appears on the fabric. Find out how to alleviate it with clever tips.
Bleach is a must-have household product for disinfecting and whitening. Only problem ? This can leave discoloration marks on your clothes. Fortunately, it is possible to minimize their appearance with some formidable home hacks.
How to remove bleach stains from clothes?
Bleach is a common chemical used to kill bacteria, fungi and germs from all surfaces. However, upon contact with this liquid, your clothes may discolor and display unsightly whitish marks. You can nevertheless reduce them, provided you act as quickly as possible because if the stain becomes embedded in the fabric, it will be difficult to remove it.
– Cologne to fix a bleach stain
Traces of bleach can be stubborn and permanently damage your clothes if you don’t take care of them in time. There is a solution to get rid of these unsightly marks. It will be necessary to act immediately for convincing results. Pour cologne on the stain as soon as you see it. Then wash as usual. If the mark does not disappear, rub gently with a cotton pad soaked in household alcohol to reduce the bleached area.
– Sodium thiosulfate and water to reduce a trace of bleach
To get rid of a bleach stain, sodium thiosulfate, a chemical ingredient that you can find in drugstores, can be used. of great help. Mix a tablespoon of this product with a cup of water. Once the preparation is ready, soak a cloth in this mixture and rub it delicately on the whitish mark. Leave on for up to 15 seconds before washing your garment in cold water. To reduce the mark, it is recommended to let your laundry dry in the shade as the sun can spread the mark.
There are other tips for recovering clothing damaged by bleach
Beyond using the ingredients mentioned above, it is possible to use other ingenious techniques to repair a discoloration stain.
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