Essential tips for washing white clothes in hostels

30 May,2024

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Always separate white clothes from colored clothes to prevent color bleeding and keep your whites looking fresh.

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Sort Your Laundry

Use common hostel items like toothpaste (non-gel, white paste) or a mixture of baking soda and water to pre-treat stains. Apply and gently scrub before washing.

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Pre-Treat Stains with Simple Solutions

Wash white clothes in cold water to prevent shrinking and avoid setting any stains, especially if using a communal washing machine with limited temperature settings.

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Cold Water Washing

Add half a cup of lemon juice or vinegar to the wash cycle. Both are natural whitening agents and readily available in most hostels.

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Use Hostel-Friendly Whitening Agents

If machines are unavailable or unreliable, hand wash white clothes in a clean bucket or sink using detergent and a little elbow grease.

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Hand Wash When Necessary

Dry your white clothes in direct sunlight whenever possible. The sun’s UV rays naturally bleach and disinfect fabric, helping to keep whites bright.

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Dry in the Sun

Soak white clothes in a mixture of water and a whitening agent (like baking soda or vinegar) for 30 minutes before washing to help lift stains and brighten fabric.

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Soak for Better Results

If your hostel offers communal irons, use the steam setting to refresh and brighten whites, remove any remaining residues, and keep your whites looking crisp.

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Bonus Tip: Use Hostel Resources