Perhaps this is a chemistry question and perhaps it's a general household stuff question, but here goes. When I have a washing machine full of hot water and white clothes (and detergent), and I dump in a bit of bleach, I see the water instantly turn red-brown, then *just as quickly* go clear again and stay clear. What the heck is that about? If the bleach upon hitting the water formed red-brown stuff, why didn't the water STAY that color?
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20 years ago