Re: Bleach

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From: Steve Byers
Date: Sun, 21 Jun 1992 23:57

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In article <34783@sdcc12.ucsd.edu> tcritchl@sdcc3.ucsd.edu (Tod Critchlow) writes:
>I recently convinced my girlfriend to stop putting bleach in
>with the laundry.  While this is good for the environment
>it certainly isnt' good for our wardrobe.  Whites just don't get
>that white....if anyone out there
>can suggest an alternative to liquid bleach that is
>environmentally sound I would be very grateful.
>
>Tod Crithclow

I have a pamphlet on household toxics prepared by the Environmental
Health Coalition.  It recommends borax or baking soda as alternatives
to chlorine bleach.  They are both supposed to be good whiteners,
and borax cuts grease and disinfects.

If neither of these works out for you, try a dry bleach that does not
contain chlorine.

--
Steve Byers			sbyers@crash.cts.com

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From: sbyers@crash.cts.com (Steve Byers)
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Subject: Re: Bleach
Summary: try borax or baking soda instead
Keywords: Laundry
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