Am I Blue?

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There was a product that I would add to my wash, along with the detergent, that was a whitening agent. I cannot think of the name of it, but believe it was a powder. I know that the product is no longer made, but it is driving me crazy that I cannot remember the name. And, once you come up with the name of the product, can you tell me if there is anything like that available anymore?that works as well as this one did? Signed, N

Mimi Says: Girl, you must be talking about LaFrance. I loved that stuff. It was a powdered bluing agent that left your white fabrics bright and beautiful. Sadly, the company went out of business and the Dial Corporation who had bought up the small company, has no plans to start production again. As an alternative, you can buy Reckitts Blue cubes, made since the early 1800’s , at the following website. You’ll be thrilled to know that it can be used to wash your floors while it wards off evil spirits. No joke. It says that on their website. (What?) http://divinafe.com/shop/item.asp?itemid=874
I also found another old product, , a bluing crystal product, at this other website and you can buy it for a great price! http://www.andyandmecountrytreasures.biz/ look for the-Antique Vintage Style Crystline Laundry Blueing
Wouldn’t it be great if a family owned grocery chain decided to start carrying loved products that are hard to find? They could sell them on their own website as well. Now to get someone in my Michigan to start carrying Francisco Renaldi spaghetti sauce, the only jar sauce tht should ever be sold ( said the Italian American girl)