How to Clean Dirty Dishcloths With Bleach

Last Updated: March 7, 2021

Over time, dishcloths become so smelly we're tempted to toss them into the bin. Resist the temptation, however, and give them this easy treatment instead and they'll be as good as new for the next round.

Steps

1
Soak the dishcloths in a bucket of diluted bleach (20 parts water to 1 part bleach). Fill the bucket enough to cover the dishcloths.
2
Leave to stand thirty minutes.

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3
Rinse out under running cold water.
4
Allow to dry. They should be clean and much better smelling than the day before.
5
Finished.

Warnings

Never mix bleach with any other product; you can create dangerous fumes.

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If you get bleach on your skin or hair, rinse immediately.

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Bleach can permanently stain clothing.

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