Fed up with clothes not looking nice after one wash

[hysteria]

What do you guys use for whites? I've got a bunch of white shirts that are starting to yellow from years of wear and it's visible when you compare to something brand new, crisp white. Do you use bleach? Bleach seems a bit harsh.

 

[DapperPhilly]

Never use bleach on dress clothes imo.

 

[DapperPhilly]

Maybe that is the answer? The problem I always have with hand washing however is that the clothes come out very wet and take long time to dry. It's even worse when the items specify "dry flat" on the label, am I supposed to leave my floors carpeted with them for days while I wait for them to dry?

Edit: also, is your suggestion going to remove stains? I am sure will need some type of detergent for that.

Get one of these.

https://www.amazon.com/Looca-3-tier-Clothes-Hanging-Sweater/dp/B07DNQN8NM/ref=asc_df_B07DNQN8NM/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241998694292&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12887808457398913825&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9011969&hvtargid=pla-924588247631&psc=1

 

[hysteria]

Never use bleach on dress clothes imo.

What do you use for whites that you've owned for a while that have started to yellow?

 

[DapperPhilly]

What do you use for whites that you've owned for a while that have started to yellow?

I could be wrong but I don't think you can get the yellow out.
I use bleach for rags, white towels and white T's when necessary.
I think bleach can actually yellow white clothes especially if they are made from synthetic fibers.

I found 2 different methods for removing the yellow from white. One is a baking soda soak and the other is a hydrogen peroxide soak.

 

[notdos]

Yellow = Done imho

 

[Mstevens]

stop putting things in the washing machine, stop using soaps

for expensive items just hand wash in a basin with plain water and line dry

Agreed. Provided if you have the space for it. Gotta look for alternative/environmentally friendly detergents as well