Best Color Safe Bleach?

[@MochiandOcha]

Very good information. I appreciate the basics and the “if you want to know more” references. Happy to have found your channel.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Glad it was helpful, Mochi&Ocha! Thanks for being a part of our viewer family! Best, DFJ

[@jenniferstewart1437]

Very informative video. I did not know the difference between these products. Now I can make better decisions in my purchases.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

You're very welome Jennifer Stewart. It's important to be smart about the companies we give our hard earned dollars to! These are good, reliable brands that I can support. Best, DFJ

[@jpsilver652]

Tips for no swell washer (front loader) 1) leave door open with a rolled/folded towel over the door , 2) Push towel down inside bottom of gasket to get the pooled water out; 3) pull out soap drawer and dry the compartments AND the opening the drawer goes in.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Also, be sure to drain out the excess water from the tube inside the plastic door on the outside of the front of the washer. That drains the water that is left over in the drum and prevents it from becoming stinky. Best to you, Dirt Farmer Maggie

[@AlexS-zh6vy]

This is a perfect video to help and know the difference between laundry detergents and their ingredients. Thank you!

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Glad it was helpful! Best to you. DFJ

[@amandamustafaraj7350]

wow amazing, very helpful. wondered about the process of bleaching my whole life and finally looked it up and made it here. really easy and fun to listen to and i learned so much

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Glad to hear, Amanda!

[@parminderkaur2245]

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[@soupnfresh]

So the peroxide products will not disinfect (like get rid of staph bacteria) if the water is not boiling hot??

[@LotusLust]

I love this video and the bright color on the walls 😂 it’s so sunny and nice ❤ anyway, I came to KZbin before I ruined my family’s clothes 🙃 I’m venturing into color bleach. Thanks so much for making this video and I love the science lesson 🧪 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Sorry to hear of your misfortune. I'm sure you'll make sure that doesn't happen again! Thanks for writing. Best, DFJ

[@Laura-ps3tb]

Very interesting and informative!!! Especially now knowing that hot water is best for oxi-clean type products. Now I know why I haven't been impressed with oxi-clean; I was using wrong temp water!

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Thanks for watching and commenting Laura. Keep it up! Best, DFJ

[@A10TOES]

Same here!

[@TryThisDIYFix]

Good stuff! Thanks for the video Jay!

[@missbleach8767]

Do It Yourself

[@guygirl5270]

I'm so glad you respond to all comments ! Question here does it matter per sey on brand of color safe bleach? I know we as consumers buy trusted brand names but could you get a cheaper brand name instead of Clorox brand name ?

[@IamRobTv]

I'm a Borax man for sure!

[@jccgold]

Do you use Borax with cold water?

[@bradley7328]

Thank you for making this video! And thank you for your time!

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TexasEdd]

Good information. Thanks for posting 👍

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Edster, thanks. Best, DFJ

[@scootrodellabutro6183]

You’re website doesn’t have the tested bleach brands

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Thanks for stopping by.

[@scootrodellabutro6183]

@@DirtFarmerJay I see you don’t know how to read either but thanks for the comment

[@paulmccormick9009]

I appreciate your informative video. good tips !

[@kaylac3367]

Interesting! Helpful information about these products. Would the borax possibly take the color out of clothing like the Clorox?

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Borax acts much more like an oxygen bleach rather than chlorine. It's much gentler and acts as a detergent booster and gentle stain remover. You won't have problems with it degrading colors - just use the amount shown on the package. I hope this helps! Best, DFJ

[@Topgardner]

So do I need a separate detergent with Clorox colors or can it be used alone to wash my clothes?

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Thanks for watching and writing! I got this directly off Clorox's website: To use Clorox 2® for Colors in a high-efficiency washer, use the detergent dispenser to add the laundry detergent and the color safe bleach together in the same compartment. Always match the product forms: use liquid color safe bleach with liquid detergent, and powdered color safe bleach with powdered detergent. I hope that helps! Best, DFJ

[@X.empleh.X]

I don't know if you know why, but I washed my clothes with dark jeans and overtime the color bled to everything else, and while using Clorox 2 it made everything splotchy Is this normal when it's working? Or whats going on here- Edit: Splotchy as in the darker color and original color is almost tie-dyed if that makes sense

[@DirtFarmerJay]

I've not heard of this happening before, and it has not happened to us. Here's a link to the Chlorox 2 learning page, hopefully there is something that can help you: www.clorox.com/learn/color-safe-bleach-for-colored-clothes/ As an aside, what you describe sounds like the dye "redistributing". For some reason, the dye is letting go partially and going into solution, but then "reattaching" to the garment. Where the jeans name brand jeans that you believe would have quality dye used? Double check the quantity of Chlorox 2 you are using as well to assure you are not using too much. A little goes a long way in these high efficiency machines. Best, DFJ

[@doxielover6360]

Learned a lot about differences!

[@catherinetrujilloadriaanse2566]

So darks are typically cold washed, but, it take high heat to make the color safe bleach’s activate… doesn’t that defeat the purpose? What would be effective using cold water?

[@DirtFarmerJay]

We found a new product called "Swash" . One squirt per load. The bottle automatically meters out the right amount. You can buy it on line. It's about 4 cents per load to use. Best to you, Dirt Farmer Maggie.

[@robertanthonyross]

Quick question. Does peroxide type bleaches breakdown colors as well?

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Robert, peroxide bleaches clean in different way that is not destructive to color dyes, and are commonly referred to as "color-safe" bleaches. I hope that helps! Best, DFJ

[@queenlisa6651]

If i may ask,what are components of hydrogen peroxide bleach

[@DirtFarmerJay]

This is right off the label of a bottle of Clorox 2 for Colors and is the first 5 ingredients listed: Water, hydrogen peroxide, myristamine oxide, alkylbenzene sulfonic acid, and fragrance.

[@Leelee...]

So glad I found you,, fascinating stuff!

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Thanks Leelee. Keep watching and commenting! Best, DFJ

[@missbleach8767]

Cheshire cat

[@jerryr4832]

Wondering how to buy one of your t-shirts or caps, I enjoy your channel very much and is very helpful

[@DirtFarmerJay]

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[@jerryr4832]

@@DirtFarmerJay yes thank you

[@vparker6953]

Which compartments of the LG front loader do you place the oxy or borax?

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Thanks for watching and commenting V Parker. Put the booster with your powdered laundy detergent in the detergent section in the drawer. The machine will wet the detergent and the booster at the same time. We recommend only powdered detergent as liquids contain tallow which is an animal bi-product and will find it's way into small areas inside the washer, then rot, then STINK. Best to you, Dirt Farmer Maggie.

[@vparker6953]

@@DirtFarmerJay oh...I guess when I run out of liquid...I better make the switch to powered detergent. But I love my fabric softer.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

@@vparker6953 Even the cheapest powdered detergent will work better than the liquid without stinking. I have switched to dryer sheets. I put two in with a normal load and it makes the clothes softer and smell better. Unfortunately the lquid softener will keep the stink going! Best to you, Dirt Farmer Maggie

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Put the Oxy or Borax in with the powdered detergent.

[@vparker6953]

@@DirtFarmerJay looks like once my fabric softener runs out, I'll be making the switch to just dryer sheets also. I've got some major converting to do on my end. But I faithfully dry out the door, rubber ring, dispense, and drain the water from the bottom EACH AND EVERY TIME I finish my last load!

[@JeremeK]

Why use these and not actual peroxide?

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Thanks for asking. I did some further research on this, and it seems that there are many people that do just that. There are other ingredients in color-safe bleaches that help the product work efficiently, as well as giving it a scent that some people find desirable. Having said that, there are several people online that have stated that they are successfully using hydrogen peroxide directly in their wash by adding a cup of peroxide in the tub with each wash. It would think you'd want to dilute it in a pitcher of water just to be safe. Also, you might want to test it on some of the articles in a non-visible spot if you are concerned with colorfastness. Thanks for watching and writing! Best, DFJ

[@itzzdelgado]

Thanks gramps

[@DirtFarmerJay]

You betcha. Best, DFJ

[@Katspearl]

Super helpful!!

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Thanks!

[@yamilethvaquera6862]

Please more information about Borax

[@DirtFarmerJay]

We just published a garbage disposal video showing how to use Borax to get rid of disposal stink. Check it out. Best, DFJ

[@nicolenew1708]

THANK YOU

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

I just want my whites whiter! We have a septic tank so can't use chlorine bleach.

[@99telskidSnake]

Try “Out White Brite” or “Mrs. Stewart's Bluing” or even combine them. I guarantee you won’t miss bleach again.

[@zuvvel]

Great video

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Glad you enjoyed it! Keep watching and commenting Yelixsa Mattehews. Best, DFJ

[@JamieGarland-on5nw]

Sorry its great

[@cur1ousss2047]

love it

[@alidjillali7450]

Bonjour 🇩🇿🌹🇩🇿

[@am8115]

interesting - the health department recommends not using bleach with hot water

[@DirtFarmerJay]

A M, indeed interesting. In light of the fact that most of the bleach (dry or wet) that is put into the dispenser in laundry units is mixed with hot water a few moments later, something is not right with that recommendation. Thanks for watching and writing. Best, DFJ

[@axlef1513]

How does this tell us which is the BEST color safe bleach? I feel like I was suckered into wasting ten minutes by a misleading title. This describes different uses of bleach not which ones work the best. Clickbait title. Good information but not about the best color safe bleach.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Axle F - fair enough. There was no intended deceit on my part. The reality is that there is a diversity of opinion on the best color-safe bleach product, with supporters and detractors of various brands. I'd value your opinion. What would be a better, more accurate title? Something like, "Color-Safe Bleach Line Up" or "Head to Head Color Safe Bleach Comparison" or ???? Please weigh in. Best Regards, DFJ

[@robertanthonyross]

Does the peroxide bleaches removes colors as do chlorine bleaches?

[@digitallocations1423]

Thank you for this. Just what I needed.