Bleaching agents remove stains from fruits, vegetables, tea, coffee, wine etc. through oxidation, i.e. with the help of oxygen. They also brighten the whites and have an antibacterial effect. Because of the brightening effect we recommend carrying out a colour-fastness test on coloured textiles before the actual treatment. Textiles made of new or merino wool as well as cashmere may not be treated with bleaching agents, because these would attack the protein-rich natural fibres.