These two eco-friendly cleaning allies aren’t just effective for descaling a kettle or degreasing a cooker hood. Combined, they form a powerful cocktail to neutralize the effects of bleach and rebalance fabric pigments. White vinegar acts as a gentle color fixative, while baking soda, being slightly abrasive, helps loosen product residue.
Step-by-step instructions:
Fill a basin with 5 liters of cold water and add 250 ml of white vinegar . Submerge the stained garment in this solution and let it soak for half an hour. Remove it, gently squeeze out the excess water, and sprinkle baking soda directly onto the affected areas. Gently massage the fabric with your fingertips to work the powder into the stain. Finally, rinse thoroughly with cold water and allow it to air dry, ideally in the shade.
What you get:
Bleach stains fade noticeably, and the garment’s color regains a certain uniformity. The result is often surprising, especially if the stain is recent.
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