Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
Originally Posted by clem55
My mom always made laundry starch that way, and while I am not positive, I think she used to add a small piece of something called bluing. It made the whites and colors brighter. She made her own lye soap for laundry too!!
yes...bluing...I am not sure if we can find that any more..but it sure worked great for the whites...
I use the bluing in my laundry on all colors. Does not change the colored clothes just makes them appear brighter.
Bluing is also great in the swiming pool makes for beautiful water and does not turn a person blue while swiming. LOL....although that would be a fun "dirty" trick to play for a pool party however it's not going to happen.