overbleach
/ˌoʊvərˈbliːtʃ/
verb
- To use too much bleach on something, often damaging it or making it too pale.
- Don't overbleach the countertops or the finish will start to peel.
- If you overbleach your jeans, they might develop holes in the fabric.
- She accidentally overbleached her hair and it turned a brittle yellow.