White Vinegar’s Six Laundry Superpowers:
Banish Odors – Beat mildew, sweat, and other pesky smells. For mildewy towels, two cups of vinegar with hot water should do. To refresh everyday wear, include half a cup in the rinse cycle. Got some tough odors? Pre-soak in a vinegar-water mix for 20 minutes before washing.
Tackle Stains – Spray vinegar on the stain, let it sit, and wash. For lighter stains, a soak in a warm water-vinegar solution will do. Stubborn stain? A vinegar-baking soda paste might be your solution.
Guard Colors – Protect your clothes from fading by adding half a cup of vinegar during the last rinse.
Fight Static & Lint – Tired of static and lint? Half a cup in the rinse cycle will have you sorted.
Natural Fabric Softener – Ditch chemical softeners. Use vinegar in the softener dispenser for naturally soft clothes.
Save Your Colors & Whiten Whites – If colors bleed, vinegar in the wash cycle with your detergent can reverse it. Discolored whites? A vinegar mix might restore their brilliance.
Using Vinegar Safely:
Pair with detergent, but separately. Mixing might leave clothes oily.
The point of adding vinegar depends on your laundry goals. To soften, pour it in the softener slot. For brightening, use the bleach compartment.
