How to whiten clothes with aspirin in a washing machine?

Many housewives resort to bleaching with aspirin. Its acetylsalicylic acid easily penetrates fibers, breaks down foreign substances, and removes even the most stubborn and ingrained stains. Despite its effectiveness, the tablet is completely harmless to fabric and does not damage threads even with constant use. Now it's time to figure out how to bleach items with salicylic acid, whether hand or machine washed.

Choosing a drug

Finding aspirin is easy—it's a simple and inexpensive medication available without a prescription at almost every pharmacy. However, several variations of the drug are available. It's important to choose the most appropriate tablet type.

• UPSA effervescent aspirin tablets are acetylsalicylic acid supplemented with vitamins and other auxiliary components. This product is not suitable for whitening for two reasons. First, the buyer will pay extra for the "improved" formula and flashy packaging. Second, it's unclear how these foreign substances will perform in the wash.
• Aspirin-C. Here, the secondary component will benefit cleansing, as it will speed up the tablet's dissolution, even in cold water.
• Regular aspirin. The usual version in a paper blister pack is also suitable for whitening, although the effect of the acid will be slow.

Aspirin-C is best for whitening, as it dissolves faster.

Once you've selected your tablet, you can begin cleaning. The process varies depending on the type of wash: Bleaching laundry with aspirin in a washing machine is easier than bleaching by hand. Let's look at the pros and cons of each method.

Automatic whitening

You can bleach your clothes with aspirin in your washing machine. Find two aspirin tablets, crush them, and add them to the detergent dispenser in the main compartment. Then, simply select the appropriate program and start the cycle.

Another option is to add the tablets directly to the drum. Aspirin is added to the laundry at the appropriate dosage, then the wash cycle is started and the results are assessed. Typically, yellowed and grayed items become white again after just one wash.

If bleaching isn't enough, soak the stained garment in aspirin solution before washing again. Dissolve 10 tablets in 10 liters of water, then soak the garment in the resulting solution and let it sit for 6-8 hours. Then, wash the garments again with the detergent and 2 aspirins.

You shouldn't wash clothes with aspirin in a washing machine too often, as the acid can damage the plastic and metal parts of the machine.

Avoid using aspirin excessively in your washing machine. The acid won't harm your clothes, but the insides of the machine, such as the heating element, hoses, and seal, can be damaged by constant use. To avoid damaging your machine, hand washing is recommended.

Traditional whitening

It's better to bleach items with aspirin the traditional way—by hand washing. It takes longer, but is much more effective. The main secret is to calculate the correct dosage of the product. So, for one white shirt, you need about 5 tablets, and for a standard basin, at least 5-10. The final amount depends on the volume of laundry and the water: the more acid, the faster the stains will be removed.

Whitening your hands with aspirin follows this procedure:

• grind the tablets into powder;
• dissolve the powder in warm water;
• soak items in the resulting solution for at least 10 hours.

It's recommended to soak the clothes in the evening to allow the aspirin to work overnight. In the morning, wash the whitened items with regular detergent or laundry soap. Then rinse and hang to dry. Stains are usually removed after the first wash. If a stain remains, repeat the process.

   

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