Don’t you hate it when your favorite white cotton top starts to get that grayish dingy look? Here’s what to do…

Fill a basin or sink with warm water, and add one-quarter cup of powdered automatic dishwasher detergent. Add your tops, socks, underwear and whatever else needs brightening. Swish them around, and let the garments soak for one hour. Wring out the sopping clothes—enough to get them to the washing machine without making a mess—and then launder as usual.

More help with laundry…

• Homemade All-Purpose Stain Remover

• Tricks to Save on Dry Cleaning

• Unwrinkle Your Sheets Without Ironing

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