While there are many laundry products, there is one common household ingredient that you can use: white vinegar. By understanding how to use it, you can enjoy the benefits without any disadvantages.
Using vinegar
Simply add it to the fabric softener drawer or pour in half a cup of diluted vinegar during the last rinse cycle. It is not a good idea to use vinegar in every wash, so use it when necessary or at most on an every-other-week basis.
You should not use vinegar at the same time as bleach, as it can become highly toxic, or with elastic clothes.
If you are concerned about the smell of vinegar, particularly if your machine is in the kitchen, consider where to place your washing machine during a kitchen refurbishment, perhaps moving it away from the main area or placing it near good ventilation.
Why use vinegar?
You may wonder why you should use this pungent ingredient, particularly if a kitchen refurbishment has made your kitchen into the focal point of the home. The reason is that vinegar has a number of benefits that can improve laundry where conventional detergents fail.
White vinegar is a good stain remover, particularly on white fabrics and for oil-based stains. If wet towels or damp clothes have become mouldy or prone to mildew, white vinegar can give them a new lease of life. In addition to removing the stains, it helps remove mildew odours and other unpleasant whiffs, such as sweat. Lastly, vinegar breaks down excess detergent, helping clothes feel soft.
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