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Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Darnitall
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(I actually didn't say that...it was a tad worse.)
For the 8000th time, I just ruined a shirt with bleach spots. Any suggestions? Have you ever tried to redye clothes ruined that way?
Oh, sorry! I hate that, but I'm happy to say I haven't done it in a very long time now. When I use bleach now, I put my detergent in and then use the detergent cup and hold it in the washer while I pour the bleach, and put it in the bottom of the washer. Then I run the water and put the clothes in. No more splashes while I pour! That pesky "bleach dispenser" on the corner of my washer is to close to my clothes! Plus, it actually developed a leak and the bleach runs out the bottom of the machine---it doesn't even make it to the tub!
Sara, I actually did it while I was cleaning the kitchen sink. I asked my son (that was my mistake) to run to the basement and get the bleach. He gave it a little shake before he handed it to me and the cap wasn’t on tight. It splashed out and spotted my shirt. It was one of my favorites, too. I can’t tell you how many favorite shirts I’ve ruined that way. I should stop buying bleach, but what would I clean my kitchen sink with — it does such a nice job. Maybe next time I use it I’ll strip down to nothing — that would teach everyone in my house a lesson about being careful with bleach!! :-)
That would be the solution, Barb, if I weren't such a sloppy cook always forgetting to put on an apron. I either stain my clothes with food while cooking dinner, or with bleach. Maybe I should hire a maid. Ha!
No solution other than to stop buying bleach and products with bleach in it. I'm constantly spotting my shirts - I use a scrub in the tub with bleach - I've learned the hard way to wear a WHITE tee when cleaning. The other problem I have is when I hold our cat. Her hind claw digs into my stomach and leaves a hole right by my bellybutton. Nice! I rarely pick her up any more. I cannot aford to keep buying new shirts. Drop the cat, no problem.
Oh, dear! Yes, I ruined my favorite brown sweater when sleep-deprived at 3 A.M. I grabbed the bleach bottle instead of the liquid detergent, trying to do a quick small load so I'd have something to wear to work a few hours later. It turned an uneven splotchy orange, and redying it was unsuccessful. I need to wear it when I use bleach again. :) Rosemary
Oh, sorry! I hate that, but I'm happy to say I haven't done it in a very long time now. When I use bleach now, I put my detergent in and then use the detergent cup and hold it in the washer while I pour the bleach, and put it in the bottom of the washer. Then I run the water and put the clothes in. No more splashes while I pour! That pesky "bleach dispenser" on the corner of my washer is to close to my clothes! Plus, it actually developed a leak and the bleach runs out the bottom of the machine---it doesn't even make it to the tub!
ReplyDeleteLet me know if you try dye. I never have.
Sara,
ReplyDeleteI actually did it while I was cleaning the kitchen sink. I asked my son (that was my mistake) to run to the basement and get the bleach. He gave it a little shake before he handed it to me and the cap wasn’t on tight. It splashed out and spotted my shirt. It was one of my favorites, too. I can’t tell you how many favorite shirts I’ve ruined that way. I should stop buying bleach, but what would I clean my kitchen sink with — it does such a nice job. Maybe next time I use it I’ll strip down to nothing — that would teach everyone in my house a lesson about being careful with bleach!! :-)
Haha!
I guess you'll have to just go all Dominican and wear nothing but white?
ReplyDeleteSorry, I have no suggestions. Just ruined a favorite pair of pants last week with bleach, so I do have sympathy for you.
That would be the solution, Barb, if I weren't such a sloppy cook always forgetting to put on an apron. I either stain my clothes with food while cooking dinner, or with bleach. Maybe I should hire a maid. Ha!
ReplyDeleteNo solution other than to stop buying bleach and products with bleach in it. I'm constantly spotting my shirts - I use a scrub in the tub with bleach - I've learned the hard way to wear a WHITE tee when cleaning. The other problem I have is when I hold our cat. Her hind claw digs into my stomach and leaves a hole right by my bellybutton. Nice! I rarely pick her up any more. I cannot aford to keep buying new shirts. Drop the cat, no problem.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear that! I've had this happen more than once and it's always a disappointment to find those white spots on a favorite colored garment.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I found your blog when I clicked on my Maeve Binchy link. I thought I'd see who else out there reads her. So hello from a fellow fan:)
Sarah -- to heck with the shirt -- how 'bout your skin? Yeeouch!!
ReplyDeleteLawfrog,
Did you find me through Goodreads or Library Thing? Yes, I love Maeve Bichy!
Oh, dear! Yes, I ruined my favorite brown sweater when sleep-deprived at 3 A.M. I grabbed the bleach bottle instead of the liquid detergent, trying to do a quick small load so I'd have something to wear to work a few hours later. It turned an uneven splotchy orange, and redying it was unsuccessful. I need to wear it when I use bleach again. :) Rosemary
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