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How do I do it?
After washing, hang clothes in direct sunlight
Turn them upside down for a uniform exposure
Ideal to avoid excessive use of chemicals.
The alum stone: a grandmother’s secret
Alum is a natural mineral that whitens and protects tissues.
How do I do it?
Dissolve 2 tablespoons of alum powder in 1 litre of warm water
Soak the clothes for one hour
Rinse with cold water and wash normally
Available in pharmacy and organic shops.
Marseille soap: a soft and bleaching
Made from vegetable oil, Marseille soap is ideal for washing delicate white clothing.
How do I do it?
Scrub the stains directly with a wet soap
Soak the clothes for 30 minutes in warm water
Rinse thoroughly
Perfect for silk underwear and blouse.
Avoid the laundry with optical brightness
Some detergents contain optical brighteners that camouflage yellowing without really eliminating it.
Natural alternative
Prepare your own laundry with:
70 g bicarbonate
120 ml white vinegar
2 teaspoons of essential oil for perfumer
How to remove chlorine spots on clothing?
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