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  • We're back in the laundry lab and today's topic is how to keep white shirts white. My college students are keeping me busy so this video is part of the Dorm Living 101 series.
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    About this short: Denise Jordan of This and that with Denise Jordan is answering questions about how to keep white shirts white. These questions or topics are posed by new college students.
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  • @madjenta3079
    @madjenta3079 Рік тому +315

    Never knew this, thank you!

    • @homemakingwithdenise
      @homemakingwithdenise  Рік тому +11

      No problem! I learned the hard way it does make a difference to separate the hard whites from the soft whites.

    • @MrBravo214
      @MrBravo214 Рік тому +2

      My mom would tell me this too! I cherish her valuable lessons. Thank you so much for this awesome advise! Brings me back memories to my mom’s life teachings.

    • @Orlanzepol123
      @Orlanzepol123 Рік тому +1

      I wonder if the dryer actually contributes to making white T-shirts and white socks dingy.

    • @Preteahumblegirl
      @Preteahumblegirl Рік тому

      Do you wash white clothes in hot or cold water?

    • @damiandennis3740
      @damiandennis3740 2 місяці тому

      😮

  • @barbarareel71mom1son04
    @barbarareel71mom1son04 Рік тому +192

    Thanks for the tip because I thought white was white. I never knew there was a soft white or hard white. I always learn something new when I watch your channel

    • @homemakingwithdenise
      @homemakingwithdenise  Рік тому +9

      You are so welcome!. Now, you will not here other laundry experts talk about soft whites and hard whites. This is something I came up with after washing grubby little socks that kids have been running around in and such and then having to wash my husband's white dress shirts. Oh yeah! It does make a difference to sort those into soft and hard. What are you laundry challenges?

    • @barbarareel71mom1son04
      @barbarareel71mom1son04 Рік тому

      @ThisandThatwithDeniseJordan Great idea to create a hard and soft white category - it makes good sense. My laundry challenge is keeping my husband from drying large amounts of clothing at once. I have a thing for drying in small units with like items. For example, I would never dry colored, casual shirts and colored towels together. I dry towels separately. My husband will throw everything into the dryer in an attempt to "help" out but it drives me bananas 😁

    • @homemakingwithdenise
      @homemakingwithdenise  Рік тому +3

      @@barbarareel71mom1son04 Barbara, I get it. My husband is very similar in his washing routines. You either have to try to educate him kindly or just let him do it his way. You don't want him to not help. Encourage him and encourage him more when he does it the way you need it done.

  • @josiahhockenberry9846
    @josiahhockenberry9846 10 місяців тому +25

    As a guy who after 40 years can barely understand anything related to laundry, I greatly appreciate this, and you. Thanks.

  • @umulsabaah5492
    @umulsabaah5492 Рік тому +38

    Subhana Allah! Never knew that there were different types of whites. Thank you.

  • @staphaniebakar
    @staphaniebakar Рік тому +54

    Good to know. I never knew to separate the dirty white clothes from the less dirty white clothes in the washing machine but I did it instinctually when I hand wash items. Thank you for sharing.

    • @homemakingwithdenise
      @homemakingwithdenise  Рік тому +5

      Glad it was helpful! And yes...it does make a difference in the machine as well as in hand washing.

  • @miekaxiii
    @miekaxiii 10 місяців тому +3

    I love that your helping young students not everyone was taught theses things before leaving home. Love this page ! Hope your on TikTok and every platform for all young adults to see ❤

  • @markmillers4491
    @markmillers4491 2 місяці тому +5

    I still dont know how to get my t shirt clean, help!

  • @ashleydeanlove
    @ashleydeanlove 7 днів тому

    OMG! Where have you been all my life? Thank you for sharing this. I was just thinking there has to be a better way to maintain my clothes and boom! My laundry will never be the same! 🙌🏾🥹

  • @charul8437
    @charul8437 9 місяців тому +10

    I love what you're wearing...so stylish

  • @coppercoloredlifestyle9498
    @coppercoloredlifestyle9498 Рік тому +11

    Thank you!!! I ordered those mesh bags you recommended in another video. Awesome tip! I know this will be just as awesome

  • @alltheopinions
    @alltheopinions 9 місяців тому +1

    Nice classification of white between soft white and hard white.
    Very easy to understand and remember.
    Thank you so much.

  • @whiterosesj
    @whiterosesj 6 днів тому

    Great tip! I’m going to look on your channel and see if I can find how you wash your whites 😊😊❤️

  • @katherinewilliamson1884
    @katherinewilliamson1884 Рік тому +8

    I am 64 years old and I did t know this. Thank you

  • @thecapone45
    @thecapone45 Рік тому +5

    Man… this is really cool. I truly learned something new and applicable! Thank you so much!!

  • @gypsybelle4757
    @gypsybelle4757 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for sharing this! I had never heard but it makes so much sense!

  • @AMYV3
    @AMYV3 9 місяців тому

    Thank you so much !! It’s been so long since I’ve had my mom ( not that you could be my mom you stunning woman you 😊) so I just love to come on UA-cam and fine someone like you that really knows what she is talking about to teach me what I should really know at my age lol.
    Thank you again. I’m going to start tonight using your suggestions ♥️🇨🇦

  • @PrettyIntelligent
    @PrettyIntelligent Рік тому +1

    Omg this makes sense. Thanks! ❤

  • @JGtennistraining
    @JGtennistraining Рік тому +17

    Thank you!! I’ve been wondering why our nice white shirts were having these brown type stains

    • @homemakingwithdenise
      @homemakingwithdenise  11 місяців тому

      Yes. You've got to separate your whites if you want to keep them nice. Oh...do you have hard water? That could be a problem.

  • @JasmineNaquay
    @JasmineNaquay Рік тому +2

    I’m so happy I found you❤️! I lost my mom November 2022 and I can’t call and ask her these things anymore 😭

    • @homemakingwithdenise
      @homemakingwithdenise  Рік тому +1

      Jasmine, I am so sorry you lost your mom. I know how that feels. Please. Hit me up with your homekeeping questions and for homecoming questions here’s a great resource…Ebony, Ivy, and Thyme in the Kitchen with Leona Dooley. She’s an amazing home cook and her very patient. You will love her. We are two peas in a pod!

  • @carmenbryant7139
    @carmenbryant7139 9 місяців тому

    Omg... your so adorable... thank you for the advice ❤

  • @onekeiway
    @onekeiway Рік тому +1

    Thank you Ms. Denise! The distinction is very helpful - separating them now!

  • @mapleleafkay9824
    @mapleleafkay9824 Рік тому

    Thank you for the info!

  • @escalatorjourney3458
    @escalatorjourney3458 11 місяців тому

    This Lady is a life saver when I first moved to my own apartment

  • @crescentmoon9038
    @crescentmoon9038 Рік тому

    thank you, very helpful^-^🖤!

  • @ryanward8122
    @ryanward8122 Рік тому +8

    god I miss my mum

  • @trashmike7642
    @trashmike7642 6 місяців тому

    Denise you the one ☝🏼

  • @BlueFlame_l.o.g
    @BlueFlame_l.o.g Місяць тому

    Never Thought of this Thank you 😇🙏🏽✨

  • @KysenJohns
    @KysenJohns Місяць тому

    Thank you

  • @joycemason9112
    @joycemason9112 10 місяців тому

    Never knew love,thk u

  • @helloyou.
    @helloyou. 10 місяців тому

    I knew this and was going back and forth w/ someone about it. Thanks for proving me right. 😅😊

  • @malikdey-nativemoor2923
    @malikdey-nativemoor2923 8 місяців тому

    Thank You

  • @zoraidaherrnandez-id7tg
    @zoraidaherrnandez-id7tg 7 місяців тому

    😁😎👌👍thank you ,my sweet lady , for sharing

  • @JourneywithMrsMilan
    @JourneywithMrsMilan 9 місяців тому

    This is so helpful! Thank you!

  • @colorbugoriginals4457
    @colorbugoriginals4457 Рік тому

    helpful, thanks! ☺️

  • @PatTattsPowerChannel
    @PatTattsPowerChannel Рік тому

    thank you alot I I never of thought of it that way makes sense

  • @sherylholder4537
    @sherylholder4537 Рік тому +2

    Never knew that…thank you ❤

    • @homemakingwithdenise
      @homemakingwithdenise  Рік тому +1

      I'm glad I was able to help. Separate those hard whites and soft whites. It does make a difference.

  • @joshuaheathcote2116
    @joshuaheathcote2116 5 місяців тому

    This is some good information, keep it coming!

  • @autisticpanda4928
    @autisticpanda4928 7 днів тому

    Ty g

  • @lydero3100
    @lydero3100 Рік тому +5

    Just heard someone mention your name on Anthony O'Neal's channel . I need this information in my life!!

    • @homemakingwithdenise
      @homemakingwithdenise  11 місяців тому

      Now that is interesting. I met him at a UA-cam conference. I'll have to try to find that mention.

  • @jaebonjiya1275
    @jaebonjiya1275 10 місяців тому

    Thank you❤

  • @Notabot437
    @Notabot437 Рік тому

    Thank youuuuu

  • @tiffanikimbrough5000
    @tiffanikimbrough5000 9 місяців тому

    Awesome job so proud of you!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽😍🤘🏽

    • @homemakingwithdenise
      @homemakingwithdenise  9 місяців тому

      Tiffani! Thank you so much for stopping by. I really appreciate it.

  • @main2333
    @main2333 Місяць тому

    I use iron out or white brite. Best for those stubborn stains

  • @HoneysuckleHousewife
    @HoneysuckleHousewife Рік тому +1

    I'm learning!

    • @homemakingwithdenise
      @homemakingwithdenise  Рік тому

      I'm glad I was able to help. You've got those little ones so I know about grungy socks. It's a struggle to keep them white. How are you doing? It's been a minute since we've talked.

  • @EbonyIvyThymewithLeona
    @EbonyIvyThymewithLeona Рік тому +9

    I didn't know this! I've been washing them together forever. Thank you for teaching us something new.

  • @Orlanzepol123
    @Orlanzepol123 Рік тому +1

    I trick I learned to whiten dingy tshirt while incarcerated since they wash colors and whites together is to soak the dingy T-shirt’s in POWDER TIDE. Use your own judgment as to how much Tide to use. I used to use 1/2 a cup for just several T-shirt and a few white socks. Do small batches . You will notice a big difference in whiteness. Bleach degrades the fabric.

  • @sandrahbradley1511
    @sandrahbradley1511 Рік тому

    Thanks didn't know this💜

  • @user-lx6zg9iy4h
    @user-lx6zg9iy4h 8 місяців тому

    I love you Denise

  • @julianaelainejones8374
    @julianaelainejones8374 10 місяців тому

    thank you ! didn’t know this !

  • @Memphis901G
    @Memphis901G 9 місяців тому +1

    I need to move in with you 😊😊

  • @simplynorthernbelle
    @simplynorthernbelle Рік тому

    Ah good to know! Thanks so much

  • @mercedesbenzs600bash
    @mercedesbenzs600bash 2 місяці тому

    Much appreciated,what laundry recipe do you use to keep white clothing white for a very long time???

  • @KingLoDaTruth
    @KingLoDaTruth Рік тому

    Thanks just taught me how to wash my white shirt not with my socks, Thankyou for that knowledge and wisdom.

  • @damiandennis3740
    @damiandennis3740 2 місяці тому

    That's exactly why I do my own laundry

  • @laraleveuvre886
    @laraleveuvre886 8 місяців тому

    I’m so happy I found your page! I have a white soft cotton mix polyester shirt, however it has a metallic print on it, and there are some stains on it after I washed it, not too dark but I have no idea how to use the bleach to not ruin the shirt, it’s practically brand new I got it a month ago and I don’t want to ruin it

    • @homemakingwithdenise
      @homemakingwithdenise  8 місяців тому

      Lara…don’t use bleach. Try baking soda to lift the stain. I’ve got a short about how to do that but start there. Hopefully it’s not been put in the dryer since you tried to get the stain out. The dryer sets the stain and makes them more difficult to remove, but make a baking soda paste. Put it on the stained area and let it sit for about 15 minutes. Then give it a good scrub. Rinse. See if the stain is gone. If not repeat the process. However, if you’ve put the garment in the dryer already the stain may not come completely out. Let me know.

  • @unknowntosociety01
    @unknowntosociety01 4 місяці тому

    Appreciate it I never knew why i needed to separate my clothes

  • @lauralei6963
    @lauralei6963 Рік тому

    How do we keep socks White?? Which products to use??

  • @chaz4471
    @chaz4471 4 місяці тому

    ❤❤❤thank you!! I didn’t have a mom to show me

  • @angryCOMMguy
    @angryCOMMguy 26 днів тому

    🤯 wah?!? I never knew this!

  • @Lozano1204
    @Lozano1204 9 місяців тому

    Thank you for this! What’s the best way to make white socks white again?

  • @amygoetze9301
    @amygoetze9301 8 місяців тому

    So White T’s get washed with the socks? Where more shirts you wear on the outside blouses, dress shirts and such wash in separately?

  • @hezekiahcalleros7613
    @hezekiahcalleros7613 27 днів тому

    Hi! Praise the Lord! Are under white shirts considered hard or soft whites?

  • @monay200123
    @monay200123 Рік тому

    Thanks good to know

  • @rubenurdanivia7779
    @rubenurdanivia7779 Місяць тому

    OMG I have been mixing them the whole time 😂

    • @homemakingwithdenise
      @homemakingwithdenise  Місяць тому

      Well, that could lead to some dinginess on your soft whites. I encourage you not to mix them. Unless, over time, you want a uniform shade of dinginess.

  • @yahirlozoya
    @yahirlozoya 8 місяців тому

    What if you didn’t do this and now your soft whites have dark stains? Is there anything that can be done for that?

  • @jaileen4ever
    @jaileen4ever Рік тому

    I love your outfit 😌

    • @homemakingwithdenise
      @homemakingwithdenise  11 місяців тому

      It funny but I always wear the same thing for the laundry lab. It's just a habit I got into. It's comfortable and friendly.

  • @trmangena2463
    @trmangena2463 Рік тому

    That denim skirt

  • @sunshinenday3439
    @sunshinenday3439 3 місяці тому

    Do you know why bleach might turn something white, yellow? I tried bleaching a stain on my sons white sweatshirt....now it's just a yellow spot. I've washed it again to no avail...

  • @ericmendez5815
    @ericmendez5815 8 місяців тому

    I want Hotel White Towels!

  • @pamhernandez6565
    @pamhernandez6565 9 місяців тому

    Who is this guy?!? Love it, I’m subscribing!

  • @tootippyhippie1959
    @tootippyhippie1959 10 місяців тому

    You're a beautiful person ❤

  • @Dame333
    @Dame333 10 місяців тому

    I never knew this 😂😂😂

  • @taniablassingame2919
    @taniablassingame2919 3 місяці тому

    I never thought to separate my whites but this makes sense. Sometimes I will use so much bleach and some stuff still doesn’t come back white 😭.

    • @homemakingwithdenise
      @homemakingwithdenise  3 місяці тому

      Bleach can tend to yellow whites. I avoid it. Separate your soft whites from your hard whites and then use a brightener like OxiWhite Revive or Dirty Labs Laundry Booster. You’ll get better results.

  • @kidwcked
    @kidwcked 9 годин тому

    What can I do for clothes that are most white but have other colors in them?

    • @homemakingwithdenise
      @homemakingwithdenise  9 годин тому

      Hi Kid…great question. I would work with the other colors. By that I mean if it’s blue and white or multicolored, wash in cold water and use a color catcher to prevent color drifting. NO chlorine bleach. That’s what I would do. What other laundry challenges do you have?

  • @sadaksara
    @sadaksara День тому

    I kind of look like a hard white unfortunately but I like to think of myself as a soft white on the inside. How can I remove the grungy dirt and grass stains off my socks and tee-shirts, or is it too late for them? Bleach didn't seem to do anything :(

    • @homemakingwithdenise
      @homemakingwithdenise  День тому +1

      You might be able to brighten them a bit with work. Try a whitener like OxiClean White Revive.

  • @dia9491
    @dia9491 Рік тому

    It’s funny, I separate color towels, jeans and shirts but I never did with the whites. Now I know. Thank you!

  • @mrpogitv
    @mrpogitv Місяць тому

    Im now at the point of my life where I would rather watch this than Vlogs of funny people

  • @Tj21415
    @Tj21415 11 місяців тому

    Watching This channel is like having a mother on my phone lol

  • @tan.2209
    @tan.2209 11 місяців тому

    Were did you get the sheif

    • @homemakingwithdenise
      @homemakingwithdenise  11 місяців тому

      I'm thinking Lowe's? You can probably find something similar on Amazon.

  • @StephanieS2209
    @StephanieS2209 Рік тому

    Can you show how you wash them?

  • @gilmaxcardoso454
    @gilmaxcardoso454 Рік тому

    Deus abençoe sempre vc

  • @golga14
    @golga14 Рік тому

    What if you have white dress socks? 🤔🤔🤔

    • @homemakingwithdenise
      @homemakingwithdenise  11 місяців тому

      Hmmm. If you have white dress socks the idea is still the same. If the socks have to be white white, don't wash them with grungy whites or soak them first and then wash them.

  • @thekingsdaughter4233
    @thekingsdaughter4233 Рік тому

    Hmm. We don't have much "soft whites", I think. Except my husband's white button-downs, maybe. So far, have pre-washed the white socks before adding the t-shirts. Maybe I should switch over to your method... Thankfully, my washer allows for different load sizes. Even mini loads for a fistful or two of socks! 😉😄👍

    • @homemakingwithdenise
      @homemakingwithdenise  11 місяців тому

      Your husband's button down shirts count as soft-whites. That's what I mostly have...my husband's white shirts and my white blouses for soft whites.

  • @gthigpen6989
    @gthigpen6989 4 місяці тому

    My water bill has just gone up. 😮

  • @loveGod211
    @loveGod211 Рік тому

    This is a good video. I've been making this mistake and wondering why mines aren't white.

    • @homemakingwithdenise
      @homemakingwithdenise  Рік тому +1

      Now that you know, you can tweak your routine. It will make a difference. Now...if your soft whites are a bit dingy, you can revive them with White Revive by OxyClean. Let me know if that helps.

    • @loveGod211
      @loveGod211 Рік тому

      @@homemakingwithdenise it does. Thank you!

  • @fionahuffman6347
    @fionahuffman6347 Рік тому

    Where have you been my whole life? I stop wearing white because of the whole cleaning process

  • @johnburns2940
    @johnburns2940 Рік тому

    Nice

  • @dolcifioricakes
    @dolcifioricakes 3 місяці тому

    Having sessions with things like this in churches can save marraiges more than counselling.

  • @Aiden.gaming246
    @Aiden.gaming246 11 місяців тому

    Is a hat hard white

    • @homemakingwithdenise
      @homemakingwithdenise  11 місяців тому

      It depends but hats should be washed by themselves with like colors. Here’s how: How to Wash Baseball Caps in the Washing Machine | In the Laundry Lab
      ua-cam.com/users/shortsKoSyPZbB6cE?feature=share

  • @sabari-sabar
    @sabari-sabar 2 місяці тому

    Why didn't my mum teach me this. Thank you internet mama

  • @whytho2437
    @whytho2437 Рік тому

    Thank you. My girl seriously would get upset because she thinks it extra work to wash the socks separate. Why would you want to wash something that goes on your body with socks that are on the ground and get stinky. I wash my own clothes now lol🤦🏼‍♂️

  • @The3Washingtons
    @The3Washingtons 6 місяців тому

    Ma!!!!! I was 41 years old when I learned not to wash white shirts with white socks😢😮😢😮

  • @flowshine74
    @flowshine74 6 місяців тому

    she just tryin to separate whites now!

  • @KellyS_77
    @KellyS_77 Рік тому +3

    I know how to keep white shirts white and super stain free.
    Don't ever wear them. :)

  • @venomlily1651
    @venomlily1651 Рік тому

    But you still didn't tell us what to use to restore them back to bright whites . Bleach doesn't take all of the dinge out of your hard white clothes . ( I know, I've tried and failed so many times ). I need to know how to restore them back to bright white, so I don't have to keep throwing away or using stained t-shirts for cleaning rags, while constantly buying new ones . And dyeing them ? Forget it, I've tried it . The stains, ( especially rust and certain oil stains ), show through the colors, unless you dye everything black .

    • @homemakingwithdenise
      @homemakingwithdenise  Рік тому

      Oh! I am sorry. What I do to restore brightness is OxiClean White Revive. It will take some of the dinginess out. Depending upon how long and how deep determines if you can get it all out. Just keep trying with the OxiClean White Revive and you should see a difference, let me know how this works for you.

  • @Turtle68427
    @Turtle68427 Рік тому

    Good thing the only white thing I wear is an undershirt. Everything else is either black, red or gray

  • @tuffybaxton6162
    @tuffybaxton6162 6 місяців тому +1

    The way she says tightie whities😂

  • @Darrengriffiths3197
    @Darrengriffiths3197 Рік тому +1

    I think 🤔 I need a wife is 3 loads enough per week 1 for sock 1 jocks 1 clothes and your supposed to separate colour true

    • @homemakingwithdenise
      @homemakingwithdenise  11 місяців тому

      Separate white whites like your dress shirts or button down shirts, underwear and gym socks, then lights and darks. You could throw the gym socks in with the lights if needed.

    • @Darrengriffiths3197
      @Darrengriffiths3197 11 місяців тому

      @@homemakingwithdenise cool come to Australia help me do my laundry 😆

  • @8177Lr
    @8177Lr Рік тому +1

    I can't believe people dont know this

    • @homemakingwithdenise
      @homemakingwithdenise  11 місяців тому

      Lots of people don't know this. they think white is white. I learned this the hard way. Three children and a husband with grungy socks needing white shirts for work or school.

  • @BlackDollBabyxoxo
    @BlackDollBabyxoxo Рік тому

    I thought she was going to say to use bluing.

    • @homemakingwithdenise
      @homemakingwithdenise  11 місяців тому

      I've never tried bluing. It might be too much trouble. I can see me coming out with a baby blue shirt. My hubby would not be happy.