Whiten & Brighten your Laundry safely without bleach using lemon.
Lemon Rinse: Lemon juice can be used as a cleaner to cut grease, brighten whites and lighten stains. Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of lemon juice to the wash cycle to brighter up those fading whites.
Lemon pre-soak: Fill a pot with water and a few slices of fresh lemon; bring the water to a boil. Turn off heat, add linens, clothing and let soak. Let soak for an hour and then launder as usual. For extra brightening, spread them out in the sunlight to dry. Using lemon juice on stubborn stain works as a great spot remover. Rub the lemon slices into the stain, let sit for a couple of minutes and then wash normally.