Vinegar for LaundryThere are lots of very good uses of vinegar for laundry. The ones I am familiar with all use white vinegar. Collars and CuffsUse a vinegar cleaner on collars and cuffs by rubbing a thick paste of baking soda and vinegar onto the stains before washing normally.Stain RemoverGrass, coffee, tea and berry stains can be removed by soaking in a full strength solution of vinegar.Underarm MarksStains from perspiration can be removed by soaking in vinegar prior to washing. This will also remove any odor.Removing TarPour vinegar directly on tar prior to washing.Prevent Running ColorsIf you are washing something that will “bleed”, add white vinegar and wash in cold water.Remove Stiffness from New JeansWhen you buy a new pair of jeans add 275 ml (1/2 pint) of white vinegar to the first wash. This will take out the stiffness.Fabric SoftenerUse as a replacement for fabric softener. It will also remove static cling. Add 1/2 cup of vinegar to the rinse cycle.Cloth DiapersAdd 275 ml (1/2 pint) of white vinegar to 9 litres in order to neutralize urine in the diaper pail. Use the vinegar for laundry of diapers instead of fabric softener.You will also be able to reduce the amount of detergent you use while still preventing staining. Use white vinegar in the rinse cycle and add an extra rinse. This will lessen the chance of diaper rash from laundry detergent. Letting Down HemsIf you let down the hems of your children’s clothing you will often find a white mark were the material was folded. Use a toothbrush dipped in white vinegar and water to scrub the mark out. Then use a warm iron to finish. If it doesn’t work the first time then repeat the process.
Prevent FadingA vinegar cleaner of 150 ml (1/4 pint) added to your laundry will prevent fading.Your homemade quilts can be presoaked in cold water and 275 ml (1/2 pint) of vinegar the first time you launder them. DyeingAdd 275 ml (1/2 pint) of white vinegar in the hot die bath to set the color.IroningUse a spritzer bottle with half water and half vinegar when ironing your clothes. This will help remove iron-made creases or shiny areas and give your garment a clean, odor-free, crisp look. This works especially well for collars and underarm areas.Use a damp cloth on shiny areas from an overly hot iron, then represses the area and the shine will be gone.
Do You Use Vinegar in Your Laundry?
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