Maximize Your Washing Machine’s Performance with Natural Home Remedies
Increasing the efficiency of your washing machine goes far beyond simply purchasing a high-quality appliance. While the machine certainly plays an important role, there are additional steps you can take to achieve optimal results.
With summer fast approaching and the increase in laundry that comes with it, it’s important to know some quick and effective solutions. So let’s take a look at how you can improve the quality of your laundry.
The Truth About Bleach
Candeggina, also known as bleach, is not the ideal solution for making yellowed white clothes bright white again. In fact, bleach helps fabrics yellow rather than lighten them. Fabrics are not naturally white, but dyed, and bleach works to remove this color by revealing the fabric’s true hue.
Washing Myths Debunked
The belief that tights and socks should be washed exclusively by hand is a myth. Instead, they can simply be washed in a laundry bag with other clothes of similar colors. Another myth is that formal shirts should always be ironed. However, this is a personal choice.
Natural Home Remedies for the Washing Machine
A popular trick is to add a small amount of coarse salt to the washing machine drum. Salt acts as a fabric softener, gives laundry a pleasant scent and works particularly well on shoes, especially trainers.
The effect of vinegar and lemon juice
Vinegar is a popular home remedy for preventing fabric from fading. Some recommend adding 100ml of vinegar to the wash tank instead of detergent, although this claim should be viewed with skepticism.
An intriguing alternative is to combine 60ml of lemon juice with 150ml of vinegar to create an effective bleach substitute.
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