- Add 1 cup of white vinegar to the washing machine along with your regular detergent.
- Wash the clothes in hot water (or the hottest water suitable for the fabric).
- If you prefer, you can soak the clothes in a vinegar-water solution (1 part vinegar to 4 parts water) for 30 minutes before washing.
Why It Works:
Vinegar helps break down residues and yellowing agents in fabrics, while also softening clothes and keeping them fresh.
3. Lemon Juice and Baking Soda Paste
Lemon juice is a natural bleaching agent, and when combined with baking soda, it forms a powerful paste that can lift stubborn yellow stains from clothes.
How to Use:
- Mix 1/4 cup of baking soda with enough lemon juice to form a thick paste.
- Apply the paste directly to yellow stains on your clothes.
- Let it sit for 15–30 minutes before scrubbing the stain gently with a soft brush or cloth.
- Rinse with warm water and wash the clothes as usual.
Why It Works:
Lemon juice’s acidity helps break down stains and yellowing, while baking soda provides a mild abrasive to lift and scrub the stains away.
4. Hydrogen Peroxide Soak (For Whites Only)
Hydrogen peroxide is a mild bleach alternative that can whiten yellow clothes, particularly white items. It’s safe for most fabrics and gentle enough to use regularly.
How to Use:
- Add 1 cup of hydrogen peroxide (3% solution) to a basin of warm water.
- Submerge your yellowed clothes in the solution and let them soak for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- After soaking, wash the clothes in the machine with your regular detergent.
Why It Works:
Hydrogen peroxide has natural whitening and disinfecting properties, making it an excellent alternative to chlorine bleach for lifting yellow stains.
5. Sunlight Exposure
The natural power of the sun is a great tool for whitening clothes without chemicals. UV rays can help to naturally bleach yellowed fabrics over time.
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