Whites Keeping your whites bright and clean will ensure they last longer, so it’s a great way to reduce your environmental footprint. The following tips will help you to brighten older pieces and keep new ones fresh. TIP 1 Pre-treat stains using 3 parts baking soda and 1 part water. Put this solution on the stained area and wash as per care label instructions. TIP 2 Add ½ a cup of baking soda to your wash cycle. TIP 3 Add ½ cup of lemon juice or 1 cup of white distilled vinegar to your wash. TIP 4 Add water softener to your wash cycle. TIP 5 Only wash white garments with other white items. TIP 6 Separate items by fabric type (you will find the fabric composition on the wash care label located inside the garment): Wash acetates with acrylics. Wash linen and cotton together. Wash wool on its own. Delicates should be washed by hand. BACK TO PRODUCT CARE GUIDE