How I get my yellowed white sweater white again?
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How can I get my yellowed lace to look white again?
I recently seen a post on getting the yellow out of lace. However, I can't find that post now. Can anyone out there help me? Please....Jan M.
Is it pure cotton fibers? There are a few tricks you can use but first I would get a water softener system attached to the water supply coming into your house. Otherwise it won't matter what you do to get the stains out, it still will happen. I take it that you have a well system for your water?
https://housekeeping.wonderhowto.com/how-to/10-ways-whiten-clothes-without-using-any-bleach-0162473/
Have you tried borax in the wash? Or oxyclean. I've had good luck with both
http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/Make-Your-Own-Miracle-Laundry-Whitening-Solution.html#_a5y_p=6003888
http://touchofthenature.com/my-clothes-were-never-pure-white-and-fresh-smelling-after-washing-then-my-neighbor-told-me-this-trick/
I have tried both and nothing works.
OK, then call the city to have it tested. It either could be in your pipes if you have older home or it could be coming in from the city's main line coming in. If it's your pipes, the softener could be the way to go or you may have to re-plumb the house. Here's a link to tell you what the problem might be.
https://www.femoran.com/hvac-plumbing-construction-blog/discolored-water-what-different-colors-can-tell-you-about-your-water-supply
Then it's your pipes. Call a plumber for an inspection, he can tell you why this is happening to your clothes. Meanwhile, go to Dollar Tree and get some Awesome all purpose cleaner. Instructions on the bottle for laundry.
it all depends what is made out of