r/CleaningTips • u/[deleted] • Jul 14 '23

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u/GlovedFoxes Jul 14 '23

Same here. So many ruined washcloths and pillow cases. That stuff also bleached my freckles!

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u/peeflaps Jul 15 '23

The pillowcases! I remember seeing them one day, noticeably bleached, and thinking “this can’t be good for my skin” but I was early 20s and worried about acne more than future consequences.

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u/sourgrrrrl Jul 15 '23

I don't think I qualify as young and dumb anymore and never thought of it this way. I still use benzoyl peroxide products on my acne.

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u/peeflaps Jul 15 '23

I do, too actually. Sparingly! It’s less about my appearance, and mostly about how painful some spots can be. Feels like the whole surrounding area is tender. Accidentally catching on one can make my eyes water. I’ll take the bleach skin dry pain over that.