How should clothes be stained so that the stain has to be removed with Domestos?

There is an opinion that Domestos removes stains better than many modern products. This is partly true. The sodium hypochlorite it contains is an effective solvent. It is capable of removing the most complex and stubborn types of contaminants. However, its use in clothing is associated with great risk. The fabric may become thinner or the color of your favorite clothes may change.

Domestos is used as a stain remover in very measured doses. It is diluted in a large amount of water, and then the clothes are soaked in the solution.

How to use Domestos?

Despite the pleasant smell, Domestos is very pungent. It consists of sodium hypochlorite, surfactants and flavorings. In fact, this is an improved foaming analogue of “Whiteness”. It is used with great caution. Domestos should not be mixed with other chemicals or added to hot water. When using it to remove stains from clothing, you should wear rubber gloves.

Instructions for use:

1. Pour cold water into a plastic basin and add Domestos at the rate of 25 ml (1.5 tablespoons) of product for every 2.5 liters of water.
2. Stir the solution and soak your clothes in it for 10–20 minutes.
3. Wash it by hand (with rubber gloves!) or machine wash it.
4. When washing by hand, rinse the items thoroughly, otherwise burning and itching may occur when worn.

Before using Domestos on clothing, perform a test in an inconspicuous place.

Which Domestos can be used for clothing?

It is optimal to use a special Domestos bleach for white clothes to remove stains from clothes. This product can also be added to the washing machine when washing white laundry. It contains a minimal amount of sodium hypochlorite. The manufacturer indicates the following dosage in the instructions: 100 ml of bleach per 5–6 kg of clothing.

As for other types of Domestos, folk recipes use the product in green and yellow packaging: “pine freshness” and “lemon freshness”. But many housewives do not recommend using “pink storm” to whiten clothes - it leaves pink marks.

Removing various stains

Knowing the origin of stains on clothes, you can increase the effectiveness of Domestos.

• Fat, sweat. Sprinkle powdered chalk onto the stain. Apply Domestos pointwise and leave for 3-5 minutes. Scrub the dirt with a brush.
• Juices, traces of fruit. Soak the laundry in warm water with added powder. After half an hour, apply the cleaner with a sponge to the stains. Rub in lightly. They will immediately disappear.
• Grass. Soak the stains with vodka or alcohol and leave for 15 minutes. Rinse in cold water. Wash clothes in a solution of 3 liters of warm water, 1 tbsp. spoons of washing powder and 1 cap of Domestos.
• Red wine. Wet the stain with warm water and rub with soap. After 10 minutes, rinse. Now saturate it with cleaning gel and rub lightly. After 3-5 minutes, rinse off.
• Blood. Wet the blood stain with cold water, add shampoo and lather. If the foam is colored, rinse it off and use shampoo again. Apply Domestos and rub the stain. After 7-15 minutes, wash your clothes as usual.

Contraindications

Domestos, like Belizna and household bleach (bleach), contains active chlorine.This highly alkaline product can not only corrode stains, but also cause harm to the fabric. They should not be processed:

• colored and black things. Domestos is a strong bleach. Previously, its analogues – bleach and “Whiteness” – were used to lighten jeans (so-called “varenki” were made);
• synthetics. Some types of artificial fibers react chemically with sodium hypochlorite. After contact with it, the color of the fabric changes. Snow-white synthetic clothing can turn pink, yellow or another unexpected shade;
• wool, leather, silk. Domestos corrodes these types of materials. After its use, they become thinner, quickly tear, and lose their attractive appearance.

It is important to understand that it is impossible to bleach an item evenly with a chlorine-based product. Many people hope to use it to remove stains from colored fabric, agreeing that all the paint will come off evenly. However, a miracle does not happen. The thing is simply covered with white streaks.

In conclusion, let us remind you once again: Domestos is not the best option for removing stains from clothes. It is too aggressive and not suitable for delicate fabrics, synthetics, colored and black items. Of course, you can bleach white T-shirts, shirts, and socks with it. But it is important to be sure that they are made of 100% cotton. Otherwise, things may suddenly turn pink. Usually this product is used for clothes as a last resort, when stains on white cannot be removed by anything.