uchino_officialI noticed that my towels had changed color. What should I do? – Orange, pink, yellowing edition –
2024/07/31
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Have you ever been bothered by discolored towels?
This is a problem that applies not only to towels, but to laundry in general.
Even if you wash your clothes properly, they may still turn yellow, darken, or pink. We also receive many inquiries about them turning orange in the summer.
So this time, we will be answering your questions about discoloration of laundry!
We will also introduce solutions to help you.
The towels are orange! Why?
I used it to wipe my handsGrey towels turn orangewas doing.
Why?
The reason why a grey towel turns orange is becauseChlorine bleaching.
Gray and beige are often dyed by mixing three colors: red, blue, and yellow. When the blue dye breaks down and disappears, only the red and yellow remain, resulting in orange.
Of the dyes used to dye cotton, blue is the most vulnerable to chlorine.Because,Often orange or pale yellow in colorHm.
This discolorationThe majority of causes are chlorine bleach and cleaning products..
Bleaching agents and cleaning products that contain chlorineBleach for white clothesIncludingKitchen bleach, mold remover, toilet cleaner, pipe cleanerThere are surprisingly many things like this in the home.
You may be using it without even realizing it.
Actually,Disinfectants for baby products are also chlorine-basedPlease be careful.
Other things to be aware ofDo you have
Other than that,Acne treatments prescribed by a dermatologistIt is known to bleach hairs, and although this is very rare,Chlorine in tap watermay also occur in a concentrated form.
From what I've seen so far,I handled kitchen bleach or mold remover with my bare hands, and then when I washed my hands, the towel I used to dry them changed color.This seems to be the most common case.
It's common to see obvious handprints left on towels.
↳ Solution for orange discoloration
Orange-colored towelsCan it be undone?
UnfortunatelyI can't return it.
This discoloration isThis is due to partial loss of dye.So you can't go back.
Unfortunately,Time to replacePlease think.
Baby products are pink! Why?
The baby's bib is a light pink color.To
I haven't washed it with anything that might transfer color, so why is this happening?
Cause isRed mold that occurs around water and in the bathroom.
To be precise, it is not a mold but a yeast called "Rhodotorula"is the cause.
This isIt occurs not only in wet areas and bathrooms, but also on clothes and towels. to do.
What causes yeast overgrowth?becomes"Water with dissolved dirt".
The reason why baby bibs and towels turn pink is that breast milk, vomit, and feces are often on the baby's personal items.The stains are not completely removed by washingFor.
The reason why the body towels you use in the bath turn pink is because you leave them hanging in the bathroom after washing your body.
↳ Solutions and prevention of pink discoloration
The bib that turned pinkIs there any way to revert it?
Early responseis the point.
If it is early stage,Soak in water with an appropriate amount of powdered oxygen bleach dissolved in it, then wash as usual.You can drop it with.
For best results, use water that is 40-60°C for soaking.
The same oxygen bleachLiquid TypeBecause the ingredients are different,Not much effect can be expected.
* Powder type oxygen bleach is for cotton, linen, and synthetic fibers. It cannot be used on wool or silk. Be sure to use the liquid type for wool and silk. Also, oxygen bleach cannot be used on items with metal parts.
Be careful to avoid discolorationDo you have?
Rinse thoroughlyPlease go.
Dirt from your baby's body can be easily removed with water and detergent.
Be sure to rinse thoroughly to prevent any "water containing dissolved dirt" from remaining in the laundry, which can lead to the growth of yeast.
↳ Special case of pink discoloration
There are many reasons for pink discoloration.Special cases.
Discoloration caused by sunscreen
Adhered to plain white T-shirts, etc.Using chlorine bleach to remove sunscreenA chemical reaction may occur and the color may turn pink.
However, thisSunscreen that has been applied changes colorBecause I'm just doingThe problem can be solved by removing the sunscreen with detergent etc.Will be
Discoloration caused by leftover bath water and fabric softener
I put in bath saltsDoing laundry in leftover bath water and using fabric softener when rinsingThen,Fabric softener absorbs the dyes in the bath saltsIt has been reported that the color of the skin changes to pink.
However, thisRelatively easy to remove by washingIt seems.
Why are my towels turning yellow?
White towelIt will turn yellow if you use it for a long time..Why?
Yellowing of towels and clothesWhen oily dirt such as sebum comes into contact with air, it oxidizes.This is the main reason.
Yellowing often seen around the neck and armpits of underwearIt is,Caused by dirt such as sebumThis is often the case.
Other than that,Insufficient rinsing when washingSoap and detergent may remain on the laundry,Excessive fabric softener buildupThis can also happen.
In the case of towels, they rarely turn yellow evenly all over.For bath towels, place it near the center. For face towels, place it near the top and bottom edges.Occurs in frequently used areasThere are many cases seen.
oily dirtWash in normal washing.It is difficult to completely removeEven if you think you are washing thoroughly, a little bit of dirt will remain.Gradually accumulates with repeated useIt will be done.
In addition, Oily stains become harder to remove over time.Because there is a tendencyThe more you use something without washing it, the more likely it will yellow.It becomes easier.
Once it turns yellow, it is difficult to remove with detergent alone.Therefore, fluorescent whitening agents are added to products with the aim of making the stain less noticeable if it cannot be removed.
↳ Solutions and prevention of yellowing
Yellowed towelsWill it turn white?
Light yellowingThen it's okay!
If it is mild,Soak in water with an appropriate amount of powdered oxygen bleach dissolved in it, then wash as usual.You can drop it with.
The effect will be even better if you use water that is 40 to 60 degrees Celsius for soaking.
Even with the same oxygen bleach,Liquid types cannot break down oily stains.For,No effect expected.
It is also said to be resistant to oil stains.Use sodium sesquicarbonate or a detergent that contains sodium sesquicarbonate as its main ingredient.There is also a method.
① Dissolve 10g of sodium sesquicarbonate in 5L of water and soak the item in the solution. Or, apply a solution of 100g of sodium sesquicarbonate in 5mL of water directly to the stained area and rub it in gently.
Then, wash as usual.
Although sodium bicarbonate is available for laundry use, it is also widely sold for cleaning kitchens and homes, so it can be easily purchased at drugstores and major 100 yen shops.
To prevent discolorationIs there anything I should be careful about?
Thoroughly wash and rinseLet's do it.
It is important to thoroughly remove oil stains with detergent..
If you don't have enough detergent, the dirt won't come off properly.Because there are cases,If the stain is severe, use a little more.You may do so.
HoweverDetergents and soaps also contain oils and fats.For,Be careful not to put in too muchplease.
In addition, Rinse thoroughly to ensure no dirt or detergent remains on the laundry.It is also important.
