You knew that hot dog was a risky choice, but it was simply irresistible. Fret not! Your new shirt is not ruined — at least not yet. As soon as that stain hits the fabric, the countdown is on. If the stain dries, you might as well make it your dedicated hot dog-eating smock. The most important step is to take off that shirt and get it in water as soon as possible. But not just any water. If you're looking for alternatives to bleach that don't have the drawbacks, you've got a few options.
Lemon juice, hydrogen peroxide and baking soda all have gentle whitening qualities, and there's a surprising one, too: dye. At art stores and drug stores, you can often find white dye that, when added to the laundry, can help restore your whites to their original glory. Now, this is all great for that white dress, but what about the white T-shirt with the green stripes on it? Unbutton your shirts before washing so the fabric doesn't get strained during the agitation stage of the white cycle.
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