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Is there a decent chlorine bleach alternative that can get rid of mildew in towels?

I am somewhat environmentally conscious. Admittedly, probably not that great but I try. Part of that is not using chlorine bleach as I don't want to flush that in large quantities down into whatever collective non-potable water supply it goes to.

So, is there something that does the job of chlorine bleach but isn't? I've used peroxide-based bleaches before that don't seem to do the work with towels and absorptive things like that. Thanks!

dirac asked in Household Goods 3 months ago | Report

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    Courtesy of lifehacker.com:
    1. Put your towels in the washing machine, using the hottest water available. Add one or two cups of white vinegar. Do not add detergent, fabric softener, or any other products at this time. Run the washer.
    2. Leave the towels in the washer and wash the same load again just as you would normally with laundry soap. Again, use the hottest water available. Don't use fabric softener or any other products.
    3. Dry the load in the dryer using a high heat setting. Towels should be thoroughly dry when you pull them out. If they're not dry, put them back in, or move them immediately outside and hang them in the sunlight.

    Christina L answered in Household Goods 3 months ago | Report
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    Unless you have a septic tank, it makes no difference if you use chlorine bleach. It will be added and removed later anyway. Sewage treatment includes a final step that removes the chlorine that is added in that same process.

    Kip Waddle answered in Household Goods 3 months ago | Report
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    I worked with a chef who said that fabric softener is made of some sort of oil, and it remains on your clothes. If you wash towels with it your towels won't be as absorbant because the oil will be repelling water.

    internet_jen answered in Household Goods 3 months ago | Report
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