The first time you use bleach on an item, it's best to do a spot test in a hidden location first (like the inside of a collar or cuff) to make sure it's safe. Once you've determined your item is safe, ...

Bleach whitens and sanitizes but should be used with care and not on delicate fabrics like wool or silk. Baking soda is a gentler alternative that deodorizes, lifts stains, boosts detergent, and ...

The trickiest part of doing laundry, in my opinion, might just be figuring out how to whiten clothes. From dingy sheets to yellowed armpits and collars, whites that are no longer actually white are ...