Mold, mildew and damage family: remove growth, accept damage
How to get bleach spots out
Colour removed by chlorine. Not removable.
Do this first
Nothing to remove
Fresh stain
- Nothing to remove
- Rinse well so they don't grow
Dried or old
- Fabric marker or dye
- Make it a work shirt
- Fabric care
- Store bleach high; wipe splashes.
- Time
- n/a
- How to tell
- Look: orange, pink or white spots; Feel: normal; Smell: none
Where this fix comes from
We check every fix against these published guides. We do not run a test lab of our own.
Before you start
- Test on a hidden seam first.
- Never mix cleaners.
- Keep it out of the dryer until the stain is gone.