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Keep your whites white! Expert laundry secrets for a crisp, clean load

It’s the trickiest part of laundry day in most households. How do you keep your whites looking crisp and clean, especially if they’re stained? Our producers put their skills to the test in a white shirt stain test.

Teresa Hunsaker shares which methods worked best, and some expert advice for keeping your whites white.

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How to Keep Whites White

  • 1 cup borax
  • 1 cup dish detergent
  • 1 cup hydrogen peroxide

Mix into 2 -3 gallons hot water and add whites.  Let soak a few hours or overnight, drain and wash in regular wash cycle.

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