Rubbing Alcohol and Clothes Bleaching
Using rubbing alcohol, or isopropyl alcohol, on your clothes can potentially damage them, but it also has the ability to act as a bleaching agent. Therefore, depending on the material and the fabric dye you are dealing with, rubbing alcohol can be a useful tool for lightening those stubborn stains.
How to Bleach Clothes with Rubbing Alcohol
- In a spray bottle, mix equal parts rubbing alcohol and water.
- Spray the solution onto the area of the garment that needs to be bleached.
- Leave the solution for about 20 minutes.
- Rinse the clothing with water.
- Check the stain. If it hasn’t faded, repeat the process.
Note
Before using rubbing alcohol, always test it first on a hidden area of the fabric in order to ensure that it doesn’t damage it. Rubbing alcohol is particularly effective on materials like polyester, rayon, nylon and acetate.
Also, it is important to note that rubbing alcohol should NOT be used on delicate fabrics, such as silk, wool or leather.
It is also important to wear rubber gloves when using rubbing alcohol as it can cause irritation and skin dryness.
Overall, rubbing alcohol can potentially damage the clothes you’re wearing, so use it only if all other options have been exhausted.