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    One Simple Trick To Get Your Whites Whiter

    By Julie

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    Tired of dingy gray whites? Check out this simple trick to get your dingy whites white again. Find out how to make whites whiter in just a few minutes!

    one simple trick to get your whites whiter

    Do you have those clothes that after a couple of years the whites look gray instead of white?

    I have had that problem for years and never knew what to do about it until a few months ago.

    I was talking about how my microfiber clothes were a dingy gray color and a reader suggested Mrs. Stewarts Liquid Bluing. I had never heard of Mrs. Stewarts before but I figured it wouldn't hurt to try.

    I couldn't believe the difference it made in my whites.

    It's not going to get the stains out, but if you have those dirty gray clothes this one simple trick to get your whites whiter will amaze you.

    Check out these tips below on how to get whites whiter.

    How To Make Your Whites Whiter

    To get started on getting those dingy clothes white again you will need a few things. Also, although it only takes a few minutes to get the load started you will be having your washing machine run a full cycle so allow that time when you start.

    Items Needed:

    • Mrs. Stewarts Bluing Liquid (you can get some here)
    • Container To Mix It- I use a canning jar
    • Washing Machine
    • Dingy Clothes

    I have heard that some stores sell Mrs. Stewarts, but I couldn't find it locally so I picked up mine from Amazon. It was around $5 dollars a bottle and each load only uses around 1/4 of a teaspoon so you can plan on this bottle lasting a long time.

    Five dollars is much cheaper than buying new clothes every time something turns gray. You can use this on any clothes or towels that you would like to get whiter.

    Getting Started

    To start out with, I would recommend you put on old clothes. Think of this as a dye, so you won't want to have on nice clothes when you do your laundry. If you get any of the bluing liquid on your clothes it will stain them.

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    I have two white tank tops and one is way older than the other one. The older tank top has turned to a dirty gray.

    It's really hard to tell in the picture, but it just doesn't look white anymore.  I decided to use the Mrs. Stewarts on the tank top.

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    Mrs. Stewarts can be used in the washing machine, but it will need to be diluted first so it doesn't stain your machine.

    Diluting Mrs. Stewarts Bluing Liquid

    Start your washing machine for whatever load size you will be doing. Then you can start diluting the Mrs. Stewarts liquid bluing. You will want to mix the Mrs. Stewarts up in a glass or metal container so it doesn't stain the container.

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    The mixture you will need is:

    • 4-5 drops for a small load
    • 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon for a larger load

    You will want to add this to about 2-3 cups of water.

    I just used a large canning jar. Once the liquid bluing is mixed up, you can add it to the machine.

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    In the instructions, they recommend the color of your washing machine water is the light sky blue. Mine was a very light sky blue but I figured I would rather redo the load again than have my tank top be blue colored.

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    Adding It To The Washing Machine

    Let it mix in the machine for a minute and then add your clothes.

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    The washing machine should run through the cycle like normal. Once it is finished remove the clothes and dry them.

    That's all you have to do. No letting clothes soak overnight or messing with bleach. It's so simple and yet really made a difference in the color of my tank top.

    So far I have used this on some towels, sheets and clothes. I love how white it gets my laundry.

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    So next time you have some gray or dirty looking whites don't throw them out. You can save some money by using liquid bluing on them.

    It's easier to use than bleach and only takes a few minutes of your time.

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    1. Elaine says

      April 21, 2016 at 11:27 pm

      Wow that would be a great money saver - I hate how things look dingy and nice towels and clothes are sooo expensive!! Do you know if this also works on synthetic fibers? Or just natural?

      • Julie says

        April 22, 2016 at 9:31 am

        I have used it on both. I think it works a little bit better on natural fibers but still works great on the synthetic clothes that I have used it on.

    2. Tasha says

      April 23, 2016 at 1:10 pm

      I need this for Sure! Any thoughts on being able to use this in a Friday not loader?

      • Julie says

        April 24, 2016 at 12:53 pm

        I haven't tried this on a front loader, but they do have instructions for how to. You can check them out at the link below. Hope that helps!
        http://mrsstewart.com/front-loading-high-efficiency-washers/

    3. Jacque DeBoard says

      May 15, 2016 at 11:28 am

      I loved this idea! I also found that making your own detergent is a great way to save money. I also use vinegar in my wash as a fabric softener. It makes your towels so absorbent and fluffy!! Just a 1/4 C. per load. the vinegar smell dissipates so no "pickle" smell either. Also great to freshen blankets and sheets in the wash without the excessive wear of fabric softeners laden with fiberglass particles and neurotoxins (our dog had seizures from fabreeze and every liquid softener out there)

      • Julie says

        May 17, 2016 at 7:19 am

        Great tips! Thanks for sharing. I make my own fabric softener but will have to try your suggestion of just vinegar. It's amazing what vinegar can do!

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