OxiClean or Bleach! Which Worked Better?

[@dashulamite]

My oldest son (36) was 14 years old when I decided that I wouldn't buy another pair of white socks as long as I live. Now we all wear black socks. Black socks rule 🤘

[@kimonawhim6109]

I’m slowly converting everyone in the house. I might be the last one 🤔 but you definitely have a good idea 🧦

[@shoyrushoyru]

i feel the same way, but i hate black lint in the toes!

[@marzattack6426]

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[@SJB25]

The brand of bleach you use makes a huge difference. I only use Clorox on my clothing and use the other brands for cleaning. Nothing compares to Clorox for getting laundry clean and white!

[@kimonawhim6109]

You’re absolutely right. Clorox is my go to but it was hard to find at the time and I’ve tried the anti-bac cleaners for my hard surfaces but always come back to my Clorox clean-up. Thanks so much for watching and have a great weekend.

[@stacyr4768]

What about removing stains from non white items?

[@fishalope5]

@@stacyr4768 shout aerosol spray works really well in my experience for most stains. Hydrogen peroxide works for blood or other organic fluids.

[@stacyr4768]

@@fishalope5 thank you

[@doscuramenos]

you really seem to have some sweating feet there... no wonder the socks get like that...

[@Meerchenfee]

It's funny how different laundry methods are around the world. I am from Europe and for sturdy whites like socks, underwear, towels, rags and such, we put on a hot wash and use powder detergent that has a oxy based bleach in it already. Front loaders are mostly in use and our circles are much longer than in your washers. The hot water together with the powder detergent desinfects everything and the white socks come out white no problem. No one uses bleach here, because its so bad for the enviroment.

[@kimonawhim6109]

I’ve been considering powdered detergent again. I don’t think the pods/liquid get the clothes as clean. I felt so bad when I ruined my daughters brand new sweatshirt when the pod didn’t melt fully and stained it. Thanks for checking out my video. Have a great day.

[@losreyesguerrero]

@@kimonawhim6109 I dont think the issue is getting the clothes clean but wanting our clothes to look white with no stains. My husband is an appliance technician and says powder detergent for front loaders is a no no because it will rust the inside of the front loaders. After trying very expensive detergent and then very inexpensive one my conclusion is that they work just the same and stains require extra effort and yes working with our hands. I have limited the amount of white socks my children have and now mainly do blacks. Even then I have to soak the soaks in hot water prior to washing because the lack of friction in the washer dosent help remove the dirt. And as far the white undershirts they get dingy no matter what I use do I just console myself with the fact that they are underclothes and no one else will see them🤣

[@kimonawhim6109]

What’s your or your husband’s take on top load washers without an agitator? That’s what I’ve had for the last 5 years and it drives me crazy. I feel like it doesn’t clean as well and constantly off balance on the spin cycle which then it will refill to adjust. I’ve also noticed my water bill has been slightly higher since this purchase. I’m the last one in the house that has white socks and since white shirts get dingy no matter what ya do I just replace it come spring time. Come to think of it I’m the only one that wears a white shirt too. So I’m the problem 😆

[@losreyesguerrero]

@@kimonawhim6109 even front loaders without an agitator will never clean or last as long as old versions that had agitators. If you are using a washer either top load or front load: make sure you fill at least 1/2 the washer with clothes and bes if you do 3/4 because that helps balance the barrel inside and avoid the excessive shaking and tilting. Also more detergent dosent equal cleaner clothes, excessive detergent will only create mold inside the machine because the cycle is set to only run so much water at a given time so there will noy be enough water to rinse the detergents so it just stick to the inside and create a goo. I just remove stains by hand and soak very dirty clothes before washing because machines without agitators will never clean as good as the ones with an agitator.

[@e.l.norton]

Yeah, so is detergent. Unless you're beating your clothes against a rock down by the river, it's all "bad" for environment. I just need clean clothes. For whites, you need bleach.

[@lisab.3091]

My mom always added an item of blue clothing to her loads of white clothes (not when bleaching obviously). I have a blue cotton bath towel that I only use for this purpose. It acts as an optical brightener much as laundry bluing did back in the day. I also do not add softener or dryer sheets to my laundry. Instead I add vinegar to the rinse cycle or a washcloth spritzed with white vinegar to the dryer. So much of the grunge in our laundry comes from the waxy substance on dryer sheets. I actually had this conversation with Martha Stewart once. She added that softeners and dryer sheets also interfere with the absorbancy of cotton towels. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@kimonawhim6109]

I’m liking this idea. We would have my dad wash his hair (he had gorgeous white hair at a young age) with purple shampoo and it would always brighten up much like they do for brassiness in blondes. I’ve recently considered switching from dryer sheets to the dryer balls for the reasons you mentioned and I never use anything but detergent and occasionally baking soda in my towels.

[@cassadycampbell7233]

@@kimonawhim6109 why not just throw them in the garage socks are like $5 🤣

[@cassadycampbell7233]

@Tom Smith at Big lots you idiot😂

[@JovinMyHeart4Eva]

Did you say you had a conversation with Martha Stewart??? How did you have a conversation with Martha? 😃 Won't a BLUE Towels dye bleed onto your whites? That sounds risky! I mean blue jeans have dyed my whites when I've mistakenly threw whites in with blue jeans!

[@Baileys.small.engine.repair]

Tip: if you wanna be environmentally friendly start by using bleach alternatives I found a youtube video of someone testing out and comparing 3 bleach alternatives baking soda, white vinegar, and lemon juice. Here is the order they worked from most to least effective: 1. White vinegar 2. Baking soda 3. Lemon juice Hope was helpful

[@kimonawhim6109]

Thank you, I appreciate that. It is a battle to find an alternative in the store and I just end up buying the jug of bleach.

[@Baileys.small.engine.repair]

@@kimonawhim6109 well it's my pleasure with love and care to provide tips for everyone💖☺

[@jacquelineodonnell3034]

I never use bleach anymore. I use Tide liquid laundry detergent, OxiClean and a little Dawn dishwashing liquid. The dawn really adds the extra to the OxiClean and Tide. I don't see how bleach can be cost-effective when it ruins your clothes.

[@kimonawhim6109]

You make a good point. It’s more cost effective at the register compared to oxi-clean and since I replace white tees every year or two, yellowing seems inevitable, I prefer the bleach especially for disinfecting towels.

[@MrJay197409]

Your not just add bleach on top of clothes. Need to put laundry detergent in first, bleach add the water let it cycle around for a minute then add the clothes. Need to put a little bleach which most people put way to much.

[@nicolet8186]

Dawn doesn't do anything for your clothes except dry them out. It's not meant for fabrics, it's a dish washing detergent. If your whites seem whiter after using Dawn, it's because the Dawn you're using is probably blue in colour-the blue colour is what makes whites brighter, it's why so many laundry detergents are blue (like Tide).

[@musicguy20]

Use very very hot water as well, a constant hot temp helps and leaving them over night will get better results. Also clorox brand works better than the cheap store versions you find at discount stores. You can also use a bit of laundry detergent to scrub the dirty parts away then let back to soak. I usually rinse my soaking water if the dirt is that bad.

[@PauloNideck]

great video! thanks! I just wore white socks with my new sneakers and it doesn't look right because the socks are a bit greyish. I will bleach my socks and now I know how to do it! THANKS

[@kimonawhim6109]

Glad it was helpful! Socks always look dingy next to new white kicks.

[@TEEJAYBOS]

I use Clorox non-chlorine bleach (Clorox in the gold bottle) which is really hydrogen peroxide, I been switched out the chemical filled laundry products for plant base/ sensitive skin alternatives but my whites are not popping and need something, been hearing so much about white revive had to see some reviews on it, I hear it’s safe for colored clothing also. As far as socks we wear our socks once and toss them in the hamper, slippers is a must

[@kimonawhim6109]

I do like that the Oxi-clean is safe on colors too.The last few times I've looked for white revive I didn't find it so I'll have to look for the gold Clorox. Bleach makes me nervous so I always do a load of towels after using bleach just in case there's anything left behind it won't ruin a load of our clothes.

[@tommy4176]

Not gonna lie --bleach scares me! LOL The first time I used it I had NO CLUE what I was doing, put in WAAAY too much, and ended up with HOLES in the clothes! Plus I am always terrified I am going to take the color out of things by accidentally splashing. I love the Oxi Clean White Revive and thinks it does a great job. Also, it's fantastic for the occasional use in your toilet if you ever think your bowl is getting dingy. Just pour some in, let it sit, and your toilet is SO white and smells SO fresh. As always, thanks for the video. I found this really informative!

[@kimonawhim6109]

Ahhh man that stinks, that’s a big problem with bleach and when used overtime it will thin the fabric. I’ve never tried the oxi in the toilet, I like that idea.

[@Baileys.small.engine.repair]

@@kimonawhim6109 hi Kim will you please make a video of clorox vs cloralen bleach please and thank you

[@SonicOrbStudios]

Borax, bleach and oxiclean white revive does an amazing job of hard stains from my experience

[@kimonawhim6109]

I still haven’t picked up Borax, that needs to go on my list

[@KishmaAdams]

You can try baking soda, vinegar, dish washing liquid, detergent and salt. Salt helps the vinegar work much better. Then after you soak them in this ingredient you can give it a good wash in the washer machine with oxygen clean a little detergent and a small amount of bleach. Never mix bleach and vinegar together but it you do make sure you use the bleach in the machine after you soaked your socks in the vinegar and other. ingredients

[@RetroFan]

The key to getting clothes cleaner, Whites included, is to let them soak first.

[@lornalinville1625]

I love how you fold Clothes!!! I do it standing up and fold against my body! Folding twins!

[@kimonawhim6109]

👯‍♀️ing, I also shake out my shirts to the point that they make a snapping sound. Anything to get the wrinkles out so I won’t have to iron.

[@SjEr23]

Hey if you use OXi-clean again I recommend using a splash of the original PINALEN

[@kimonawhim6109]

The Oxi is on my list but can’t find the white revive lately. Is the Pinalen a powder or liquid detergent? I’m not familiar with it.

[@jazzikao4193]

I soak for a couple of hours with an oxiclean laundry detergent 1:1 mixture. Launder as usual with an extra rinse cycle setting turned on and adjust water soak levels to make sure the fabrics gets rinsed out well. If it’s shoes I do the same mixture soak then with an old toothbrush scrub the stubborn parts with Ajax 😂 which is like a powder bleach bakingsoda type cleaner thing and when wet It turns blue which is nice because it acts like purple shampoo on blonde hair but for shoes 😂

[@kimonawhim6109]

Thanks for the tip on the shoes, made the mistake of wearing new dark jeans with white sneakers and you know the rest.

[@comet969]

I’ve done this with my white comforter and the oxi clean actually worked better I was surprised cause I wasn’t the biggest fan of oxi clean until I saw that now I use on everything I also do bleach as my last load with my front loader cause I figure then if any orders left the near it has a bleach and sanitized it Also it doesn’t work well in my mini washer only in the main washer we’re they get really tossed. I also don’t soak I just use in the washer and it works so well the bleach left the color from my dog sleeping on my white comforter and the oxi clean gets it out so much better I was so impressed

[@kimonawhim6109]

I’ve been having a love/hate relationship with my bleach right now, it splashed and needless to say it didn’t end well for the shirt I was wearing. I do think the bleach as a last load has kept my washer from smelling funky. I like how the oxi cleans but it’s way more expensive than the bleach. That’s my only real gripe with it.

[@EastBmoreKay]

Great video! Thanks for sharing. Showing love from Baltimore. Just used the oxi whitener and my whites are SUPER WHITE LIKE NEW.

[@schonkigplavuis8850]

So in short: my beautiful white summer pants should just be thrown away cuz the I aint getting black stains out 😂

[@kimonawhim6109]

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news 😢 but you could spill red wine, drop the hot dog with mustard you were eating and finish with a blueberry pie eating contest and call them tie-dyed.

[@schonkigplavuis8850]

@@kimonawhim6109 hahahahah. Unfortunately, a little bit of dirt from the train scratched my pants. They were a month old and a beautiful ivory white. Tried everything but one should no which battles are lost haha

[@nancymetcalf3808]

In lc. Hydrogen Peroxide, add about 4Tbsp, Blue Dawn Dish Soap...Add this mixture to the stains in the socks .let It sit Over-Night...Then wash socks as usual...

[@kimonawhim6109]

I have that mixture in a spray right now, I like to use it on my oven with some baking soda.

[@nancymetcalf3808]

@@kimonawhim6109 me Too...I never use this mixture on Colors, Or Dark Clothing.Because it stripes them of their color .I only use it for Whites Only I've never tried it in my oven , but I will, thank you for this helpful hent..

[@fabulosoallpurpose6733]

I'll back up my buddy OxiClean any day. Bleach knows what's up

[@kimonawhim6109]

The fact that Oxi won’t ruin clothes is a major win.

[@patriciageorge6838]

Watched this to see some sock whitening, tedious watching you folding laundry!

[@theresaduffy8222]

Bluing is awesome too and cheap (if you can find it.)

[@marienovak3663]

Oxy clean is better and safer to human and animals 🙏

[@KishmaAdams]

They are sooo clean !

[@evelynng9343]

After used Oxi Clean and beach still so dirty. I suggest you use Ariel laundry liquid wash soak for overnight. Usually I soak and wash the next day morning all sock slot in my hand brushing around less.than 1 mins then throw into washer.

[@kimonawhim6109]

Great suggestion! I think they sell it at Walmart. I just did a load of whites and still frustrated that they didn’t look clean.

[@evelynng9343]

Me also frustrated especially my son socks school uniform all dirty 😤 dust stain,.milo stain. After I changed to Ariel laundry liquid soak for overnight I just need to use gentle brush or rub that area everything stain gone.

[@Shelbyxoxok3]

HELP! I went to brunch last week and did not realize the booth I sat in had JELLY on it. I had a brand new pair of ivory colored Hugo Boss linen/denim jeans on. I pre washed with Oxiclean and it bleached the spot white! How can I even out the fabric without ruining them?😭 it’s painful to ruin something so expensive

[@nancymetcalf3808]

EQAL PARTS. DAWN DISH SOAP, AND W.DISTILLED VINEGAR WILL REMOVE JELLY STAINS

[@rduggan2011]

i just done two days of laudry and used 30 units of electric, wash and dried, wow, never doing that again, cloths of end of day and straight in wash from now on. but we like running round house naked, with the blinds closed and net curtains up.

[@kimonawhim6109]

I’ve tried the load a day laundry but I’m too OCD about separating darks, colors and towels so it was a no go for me but sounds like it could work for you.

[@rduggan2011]

@@kimonawhim6109 i am not ocd, but am ex forces and ex hotel manager, and that is clean as you go, so the place is ready for the next shift. or aoc or area managers or eho inspection.

[@alejandramadrid1226]

Anybody else HATES doing laundry but still does it, folds it and never puts it away until you can’t find anything in the clean pile of clothes and by that time you have to refold the clothes before you can actually put them away?...😒

[@kimonawhim6109]

I think that’s why I wear the same things over and over. It’s in a pile either on a chair or on top of the dresser(sometimes that as far as it gets) and I just pick from the pile to get dressed that day. 😂😂😂Who am I kidding that week.

[@barberray7708]

Try adding a bottle of peroxide it brightens them

[@kimonawhim6109]

I’ll definitely try that next. Thanks for the tip.

[@kwekiejekie3820]

Does not work, i tried bleach vinegar hydrogen peroxide solution, socks still dirty.

[@Barbie_All_The_Way]

Wouldn't bleach destroy clothing? Especially the fibers?

[@kimonawhim6109]

It does. That’s another con.

[@inspiringsmile]

does the water temperature matter here? I thought usually for soaks, the recommended temperatures were always hot (not sure what temp) and you let it sit over night until it cools down?

[@kimonawhim6109]

I’ve always been told hot for whites, sheets and towels. I know the detergents today say you can wash in cold but I’ll stick with my old school methods. I will say I did use the oxi clean on pen recently and was pleasantly surprised.

[@shanaazmohammed7713]

I LOVE those top load washing machine, but unfortunately when I purchased a couple here where I am THEY ALWAYS HAVE PROBLEMS 😭

[@kimonawhim6109]

Sorry to hear that, they definitely have some cons. I would love a front load but having a hard time finding one that would fit my space.

[@shanaazmohammed7713]

@@kimonawhim6109 they DEFINITELY help out a lot because when I have other work to do I don't have to stop 4 or 5 times or more to see if my twin tub is filled or needs draining etc

[@xoloft2010]

I never use bleach, clorox anything like that. For my white all i use tide with bleach liquid & oxy powder

[@kimonawhim6109]

I’ve been using the oxi more and more since I ruined 🙁 some grey towels recently.

[@jeffsmith6187]

Hey Kim how are you doing? New sub here, thank you for your video I really did like it and it helped me make my decision cuz I've been wondering what all the fuss was about with oxy clean.

[@kimonawhim6109]

Thanks for the support, I would say if you’re on the fence give it a try if you find a good sale price. It did last a long time and made me realize how much I liked powdered detergent. I picked the big box of Tide powder and can’t believe how long it’s lasted.

[@MrJay197409]

I just use both together. My issue is not finding bleach or laundry detergent it's finding the real stuff instead of that high efficiency crap which I can't stand.

[@kimonawhim6109]

Do you think it’s the washers too. I picked this one up a about 7 years ago, 1st time without an agitator, and I don’t think it gets my clothes as clean. Can’t find the real stuff anymore, been looking for some old school tide powder but not luck.

[@hybridangel3403]

I feel as though oxi clean is somthing you have to keep using it.

[@kimonawhim6109]

I’ve been using the oxi a lot more lately, fingers crossed 🤞🏼

[@Obi-WanKenobi99]

Mix Oxi Clean Versatile and Oxi Clean White Revive in a washing machine wash for the best whitening.

[@vickisullivan847]

I didn't click on this video to watch you fold your laundry, lol! So I had to fast forward.

[@kimonawhim6109]

Sorry! That’s ok but that’s for clicking.

[@ArrindalCharles-me9fk]

Why people don't just get to the point

[@jamesheseltine8283]

How hot is the water?

[@kimonawhim6109]

Little did I know not as hot as it could be. We needed a hot water heater.

[@Christianduke-b7n]

Just do a 24 hour laundry stripping soak, the whites will be like new!

[@kimonawhim6109]

I just watched someone on Instagram do that it looks promising.

[@jeffsmith6187]

How

[@cjgirard121]

I just get new socks. Nothing can clean them.

[@user-eg8is2tl1k]

soap works better than both of them

[@kimonawhim6109]

Do you have a soap in particular. I may give Borax a try.

[@user-eg8is2tl1k]

@@kimonawhim6109 I wash my socks with soap and toothbrush

[@Kirby7601]

Oxygen bleach>chlorine bleach

[@freddieg9607]

Thank you

[@kimonawhim6109]

You’re welcome

[@onlynike1vids]

Well thats 11 minutes ill never get back!!

[@markmiller7529]

then stop youtubing

[@sirbandit2001]

Dashuamite l love your comment 👍👍👍👍👍

[@BigSplenda1885]

“Hot wortur”

[@kimonawhim6109]

Yes, wooder, now if you’ll excuse me I’m going to WahWah for a hoeghee! Hahaha

[@Ch1naMorena]

Uragr8 mom I can Tell stay blessed

[@kimonawhim6109]

Awww, thank you. I try my best, that’s all we can ask of anyone.

[@gavenfan2354]

use gloves on oxiclean

[@kimonawhim6109]

Good to know, thanks.

[@Vivacior]

So funny...at the time of the video...you couldn't find at WM: Bleach Hand Sanitizer Rubbing Alcohol Turns out...sanitizing things has little to no effect on the spread of Covid. ...and happiness crossed the land!🌈😊

[@kimonawhim6109]

You still can’t find some of them and nobody knows why.

[@Pinkielover]

Who doesn't wash socks all summer long wth.

[@kimonawhim6109]

Yuck, who said that?

[@generylouferrer6398]

You palopalo that maam it will super whiten.

[@amiekim]

Thumbs down because this should have been just a 60-second video.

[@slayer171163]

Ew just throw um away and buy new socks

[@kimonawhim6109]

I have been tosses older ones but I’m determined to get the gold toed ones white again. They’re not dirty just dingy.

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