Using white vinegar in laundry gives three incredible results

Whether using it for cooking or cleaning, vinegar is a versatile and powerful product that is cheap, effective and safe to use.

Vinegar is a “powerful multi-purpose cleaner” because it boasts acetic acid, which is “a colourless organic compound” that is “so powerful” that it can “dissolve mineral deposit, dirt, grease and grime,” as well as “kill bacteria,” according to Healthline.

Whether you’re cleaning your kitchen counter, sinks and showerheads, toliets, or even doing laundry, the powerful natural cleaning agent can get the job done without the toxic chemicals found in many cleaning products found at the store. 

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How to do laundry with vinegar

White vinegar is an effective fabrics and textile cleaner, according to Better Homes & Gardens, that has detergent boosting and fabric softener qualities.

As a detergent booster, is can help protect colours and remove excess detergent residue, experts say.

To set colours and reduce fading, experts recommend washing towels and clothing with about half the recommended amount of detergent plus 1/2 to one cup of white vinegar.

As a fabric softener, it can soften clothes and remove static at a fraction of the cost of most store-bought softeners without the harsh chemicals found in them. To do so, experts say to just add a cup to the final wash or rinse water.

Many popular cleaning products found at convenience stores contain harsh, toxic chemicals that are bad for both the environment and human health.

There are many natural, cheap and effective alternatives that you likely already have at home, including vinegar, baking soda and citrus. 

You can also use free, non-toxic shopping apps like Clearya to make sure the products you buy are safe.