To bleach synthetic fabric according to the provided reference, you would follow a specific soaking and washing process using Clorox® Disinfecting Bleach.
While bleaching synthetic fabrics can be tricky, one method described involves a two-stage process using a specific bleach product. Always consider testing on an inconspicuous area first, although this specific step is not mentioned in the provided reference.
Here is the method detailed in the reference for bleaching shirts, which can be applied to suitable synthetic fabrics:
Stage 1: Soaking
Begin by preparing a dilute bleach solution for soaking.
- Mix the Solution: Add ¼ cup Clorox® Disinfecting Bleach to 1 gallon cool water and stir to combine.
- Submerge Fabric: Add the synthetic fabric items (like shirts) to the solution, ensuring they are fully submerged.
- Soak: Let the fabric soak in the solution for 5 minutes.
Stage 2: Washing and Drying
After the initial soak, the fabric proceeds to a hot wash cycle followed by air drying.
- Drain: Carefully drain the soaking solution from the fabric.
- Wash: Wash the fabric in hot water using your regular laundry detergent and an additional ⅓ cup Clorox® Disinfecting Bleach.
- Dry: Finally, let the items air dry completely.
This method involves a combination of soaking and washing with specific bleach concentrations and temperatures.
| Stage | Bleach Amount | Water Temperature | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soak | ¼ cup per gallon | Cool | Submerge fully, soak for 5 minutes |
| Wash | ⅓ cup (in addition to detergent) | Hot | Drain soak solution first, then wash |
| Dry | N/A | N/A | Air dry recommended |
Following these steps, as outlined in the reference, describes one way to bleach synthetic fabric items like shirts using Clorox® Disinfecting Bleach.
