How to get my whites clothes white in a front loading machine?

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white clothes remain grey and dingy dispute using proper detergent, oxyclean and bleach.

Kim Smith · Answer

I always use oxy powder,allow it to dissolve well,skip the bleach.

Julie Moyna · Answer

Buy the new top loader.  8 years of dingy was enough for me. Got the samsung. Ah to be able to soak clothes again!!!

MikkiGirl · Answer

Add epsom salts to the rinse.

Carrie · Answer

Works better if you use hot water.

Joan Gondeck · Answer

I have a fairly new Maytag front loader and have no problem with whites. I always use hot water and about 1/3 cup Clorox. I use cold water for everything else.

Mary Davin · Answer

Have you tried soaking greyed whites in white vinegar and hot water if all cottons, followed by washing with detergent? If polyesters - some polyester stains are forever no matter what you do.

Melissa Gutilla · Answer

I agree with Julie. I spent a small fortune on a new front loader washer and dryer set- Hated it! Sold it less than a year later and went right back to a top loader! Love soaking my whites overnight. But I still sometimes have problems getting all my husbands t shirts clean from work. What does the epsom salts do? I always have them on hand and have used them for many things but never the laundry. Just curious!

Lorri · Answer

I buy the Tide Pods that are made to brighten whites. I have many things that can't be bleached, but are white.

Joan · Answer

Frequently I add baking soda (mix it with water to dilute) to my front loader. It really does seem to help whiten whites and brighten the other clothes. And, it's fairly cheap.

Susan F · Answer

I always use Borax and it helps a lot ...

Barbara Rodts · Answer

Jerrene, I believe whites will gray and/or yellow over time regardless of what type of machine that you use. I currently have a front load machine, and, when washing cottons, bed linen, etc., I use the white cycle on the machine and set it for a longer cycle time. In addition, when I notice graying or yellowing of whites., I fall back on my old time rescue, use bluing, well diluted, of course, before adding to the machine cycle.

Karon Nelson Roberts · Answer

Lemon juice. About 1/4-1/2 cup in hot water.

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