Here are some natural methods to brighten and whiten your clothes:
Baking Soda* Add 1/2 cup of baking soda to your laundry. It helps neutralize odors and brightens whites by gently removing stains.
Lemon Juice* Soak your white clothes in a mixture of lemon juice and hot water for an hour before washing. Lemon juice has natural bleaching properties that can help remove stains and brighten your clothes.
Hydrogen Peroxide*Mix 1/2 cup of hydrogen peroxide with your regular laundry detergent. It’s a mild bleach that can help whiten fabrics without damaging them.
White Vinegar* Add 1 cup of white vinegar to the rinse cycle. Vinegar helps remove soap residue, which can make clothes appear dull, and also acts as a natural fabric softener.
Sunlight* Dry your clothes outside in direct sunlight. The UV rays from the sun have natural bleaching properties that can help whiten your clothes.
Salt* Add 1/2 cup of salt to the wash cycle. Salt can help maintain the brightness of your whites and prevent yellowing.
Borax* Add 1/2 cup of borax to your laundry detergent. Borax is a natural mineral that can help boost the cleaning power of your detergent and whiten clothes.
Toothpaste* For small stains, apply a non-gel white toothpaste directly to the stain, scrub gently, and rinse before washing.
Using these natural methods can help keep your clothes looking bright and white without harsh chemicals.