Only me Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 What could cause bleached out spots on laundry (clothing, towels, sheets)? I don't use any kind of bleach so I know that isn't the cause. We thought it was our old washer but we bought a new one and we're still having the same problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdWTMer Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Toothpaste perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Only me Posted August 13, 2008 Author Share Posted August 13, 2008 I've thought of that but we find it in weird places: on the sheets at the foot of the bed, random places on clothing (not just the kids) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Do you use any products with peroxide? Some leave-in hair conditioners cause bleaching, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Are you using liquid detergent? I had a few incidents of bleached out spots on some clothes this summer. (Grrrr) I had changed detergents and the new one was powerful enough to bleach out the spots where the detergent landed after I poured it into the machine, or if I used the detergent as a pre-wash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pajama Mama Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Do you frequent a swimming pool? We have an above ground pool and *I* consistently have bleach stains on my clothes because I measure the pool chemicals and clean the pool. I doubt that would cause stains on your sheets but I thought I'd mention it anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 I recently used an old bottle of a spray and wash type product that did this to two of my favorite T-shirts :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Virginia Dawn Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Facial cleaning products for acne. When my daughter lived at home it was a constant irritation to find clothing with bleach spots on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Only me Posted August 13, 2008 Author Share Posted August 13, 2008 If it was from the acne products used wouldn't it just be on clothing that perhaps dd was wearing and accidentally found some on? We find it on all of our clothing, sheets etc. and it is very sporadic. My new machine has a liquid detergent dispenser so I would assume that it wouldn't get on the clothing until it was diluted. I occasionally use a spray and wash type product but I know I don't use it with the towels or sheets and it happens on them too. It's such a mystery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Virginia Dawn Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 If any of the acne cleanser gets on washclothes or towels used to wipe faces, or pillowcases, it can rub off or transfer in the laundry basket or washing machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Only me Posted August 13, 2009 Author Share Posted August 13, 2009 We have ruled out any kind of topical ointment, cream etc. that she is using. She doesn't use anything on the back of her neck and this is mainly where the problem is. The inside of the back collar is bleached. It isn't in spots. It's all along the back collar. She also only puts on acne med on a few spots on her face and only does it when she is wearing pajamas. She washes her hands before she touches anything. The next day she takes a shower and washes her face before she changes into clothing and doesn't put any more cream on. Now we've also noticed that the wall by her light switch in her room has bleached hand prints. We also recently bought new bath towels. Whenever she uses the acne meds she washes her hands well and then dries with a hand towel-not the bath towel. The bath towels are now getting bleached. We really feel that it is something being caused by her sweat. Has anyone heard of this? My dh did a google and did find a few health problems that can cause. Now we're wondering if somehow the insomnia and this bleaching problem could be related. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Fabric softener. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Only me Posted August 13, 2009 Author Share Posted August 13, 2009 Nope. Probably not fabric softener. It only happens on her clothing and sheets. It is only on the inside neck area. It isn't spots. It's where her neck would rub on the fabric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabeline Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 This has happend to a few of my dh's shirts and pillow cases. I always figured it was some cologne or after shave that he used. This hasn't happend in a long time. I wonder if it was his sweat, interesting. Now I'm wondering too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danestress Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 We finally (after many ruined bath towels) figured out that it was my sons' acne treatment - I think it had hydrogen peroxide in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My3Boys Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 We had a problem when my oldest ds was living at home and used Axe(sp?) body spray. Whatever it got on left bleached out areas. Also, I have had a problem with a bit of bleach getting left behind when I did the tub clean feature on my washer. I solved that by running the tub clean a second time with no bleach to make sure it all got washed out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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