How To Use Bleach In The Washing Machine

Bleach is most commonly used to make white cotton clothes and other laundry items bright white again after they get stained or discolored. But it also happens to be a good cleaning product that can be used for removing mold and bacteria from appliances like washing machines.

To help you avoid accidents like staining your colored clothing, we have put together this extensive guide about safely using bleach in your washing machine.

What type of bleach can I use in my washing machine?

There are two main types of bleach that you can use in your washing machine. The first is chlorine bleach and the second is non-chlorine bleach. So, what’s the difference? Chlorine bleach is the main type of bleach that is used to remove stains and whiten clothes and other laundry items like white sheets. It also makes a fantastic cleaning product as it kills bacteria and removes smells.

Non-chlorine bleach can be used safely in most cases to clean colored clothing and laundry items without causing stains. It’s a very common ingredient in commercial cleaning products that you probably use around your home. Non-chlorine bleach is much safer but less effective.

How to use chlorine bleach in your washing machine

Chlorine bleach is great for removing stains and making your white laundry come out after a wash cycle bright white. There are two ways you can use chlorine bleach when doing your laundry: add it to your load or use it to remove stains pre-wash. To avoid causing damage to your clothes and other laundry items, always make sure you dilute the bleach with water when using it for targeted stain removal. Also, never use bleach on wool or wool blend fabrics.

Here’s how to add chlorine bleach to your load of washing safely:

• Before you use chlorine bleach, check the label on each piece of clothing and other laundry items to make sure they are safe to wash in chlorine bleach.
• Place all your laundry into the washing machine.
• For best results, turn your washing machine to the highest setting.
• Add your laundry detergent to the drawer (the normal quantity).
• Add ¾ cup of liquid chlorine bleach to the bleach drawer in your washing machine. If you don’t have a bleach drawer, pour it into the drum with your laundry.
• Turn your washing machine on to a cycle.

Here’s how to use chlorine bleach to remove stains:

• Fill up a bucket of water and add about 2 drops of liquid bleach per liter of water.
• If your garment is heavily stained, leave it to soak in the bucket of bleach solution overnight. The next day, you can add it to your next load of laundry.
• If your garment only has a small stain on it, dab a clean cloth into the bleach solution and blot the stain a few times. If necessary, repeat a few times until the stain is removed.

How to use non-chlorine bleach in your washing machine

Non-chlorinated bleach can be used to clean and remove stains from colored laundry items. Make sure you purchase a color-safe bleach to be extra careful. However, you should avoid using non-chlorine bleach on garments made from fabrics like silk, wool, and spandex.

Here’s how to add non-chlorine to your load of washing:

• Before you use non-chlorine bleach, check the label on each piece of clothing and other laundry items to make sure they are safe to wash in non-chlorine bleach.
• Place all your laundry into the washing machine.
• For best results, turn your washing machine to the highest setting.
• Add your laundry detergent to the drawer (the normal quantity).
• Add ¾ cup of liquid non-chlorine bleach to the bleach drawer in your washing machine. If you don’t have a bleach drawer, pour it into the drum with your laundry.
• Turn your washing machine on to a cycle.

Here’s how to use non-chlorine to remove stains:

• Fill up a bucket of water and add about 2 drops of liquid non-chlorine bleach per liter of water.
• If your garment is heavily stained, leave it to soak in the bucket of non-chlorine bleach solution overnight, and then add it to your next load of laundry.
• If your garment only has a small stain on it, dab a clean cloth into the non-chlorine bleach solution and blot the stain a few times. If necessary, repeat a few times until the stain is removed.

How to clean your washing machine with bleach

Bleach is a great cleaning product. It will kill bacteria and mold, which removes smells from your washing machine and ensures your laundry comes out cleaner. It also makes a great cleaning product to clean your washing machine.

Simply follow these steps:

• For your safety, put on a pair of gloves and a face mask.
• To make your cleaning solution, mix 2 cups of hot water with ½ cup of chlorine bleach, and ¼ cup of lemon juice if you have it. Once you’ve mixed the ingredients, pour your mixture into a spray bottle.
• Start by spraying and wiping out the inside of your washing machine using a damp cloth and your cleaning solution. Make sure you give the detergent drawer special attention.
• If you have a front-load washing machine, give the door gasket/seal a good clean, making sure you get into the hard-to-reach spots (an old toothbrush is a good tool to use if you have one).
• Next, clean the outside of your washing machine using a fresh cloth and your cleaning solution.
• Fill your detergent drawer up with your cleaning solution, set your washing machine to the cleaning cycle, or if you don’t have a cleaning cycle set it to the hottest possible setting.
• Turn your washing machine onto a cycle.
• When the cycle ends, open the door, and leave it dry out before using it again.