Bleach is one of those cleaners that you either love or hate. And some of the fear may stem from not really knowing how to use the stuff. We reached out to Mary Gagliardi (aka Dr. Laundry), who joined Clorox as a scientist in laundry product research and development more than 10 years ago, to clear up some of our bleach concerns. The best way to avoid problems with bleach is to simply read and follow instructions, although there are some other common mistakes, including:
Next, we're sharing Dr. Laundry's tips for using bleach around the house — and for getting out tricky stains!