Never Buy Laundry Detergent Again By Switching To This Natural 2-Ingredient Mixture

Rashes and skin irritations are thought to be a regrettable but typical consequence of using a new laundry detergent. Nonetheless, a University of Washington study discovered that a large number of the most popular laundry products are laden with hazardous substances. One of the professors who worked on the study, Anne Steinemann, expressed her amazement at the level of toxicity in laundry detergent.

Steinemann remarked, "I was surprised by the number of chemicals that were found as well as their potential toxicity." These six products released close to 100 volatile organic compounds, none of which were mentioned on the labels. Furthermore, the Environmental Protection Agency states that there is no safe exposure level for any of the carcinogenic hazardous air pollutants that are released by five out of the six products.

Many people are looking for a more natural way to clean their clothes as a result of these alarming findings. White vinegar seems to be the most effective natural solution out of all the ones that have been found. Compared to store-bought detergents, this natural product offers a number of cleaning advantages with no risk of toxicity. 

The Benefits of White Vinegar for Laundry

Read on to learn how to mix vinegar with the exact amount and temperature of water for your laundry needs!

1. 1. The acidity of white vinegar makes it an ideal solution for sweat and deodorant stains, even on a cold wash. Add white vinegar directly to the stain before washing.
   2. White vinegar has the same softening effect as any unnatural fabric softener. Not only will your clothes come out of the washing machine as soft and smooth as flowery meadow, but they will also cause no damage to yourself or the environment. Add just 1/2 a cup to a regular sized load.
   3. A Japanese study proved that mixing white vinegar and salt isn’t only a delicious addition to fish and chips, but also has strong antibacterial qualities. Any bacterial residue found on your clothes will be killed during a salt and vinegar washing cycle. Use 1/2 cup white vinegar and 2 teaspoons of salt.
   4. Skin irritations caused by detergents often occur as a result of residue that is left on your clothes. Using white vinegar leaves no residue at all. For those of you who still use detergent, adding just half a cup of white vinegar will remove all residue from your clean clothes.
   5. One of the biggest reasons that people use detergents is they fear that natural alternatives won’t fight off odours. White vinegar fights off bad smells, even those socks that have been sat in your gym bag for awhile!
   6. For stains with the potential to ruin your clothes, e.g. red wine, coffee, grease, etc., simply mixing half a cup of white vinegar and hot water will remove almost any stain. Leave the article of clothing in the solution overnight and then wash them as usual afterwards.

1. Pet hairs and general fuzz are often a nightmare to shift from clothes. The residue that standard detergents leave is what keeps them stuck to us. White vinegar (using a standard 1/2 cup for regular-sized load) will leave you with no such issue.
2. Changing from detergent to white vinegar will also save you from the most painful part of any clothes washing situation; static shocks!
3. For delicates and hand wash only clothes, add six tablespoons of white vinegar to cold water and allow the item to soak for an hour. After an hour a simple scrub will leave you with clean clothes.
4. The constant cleaning of clothes in your washing machine will eventually lead to a buildup of limescale. Too often we treat this issue with even stronger chemicals, which inevitably end up on our clothes. Next time you need to descale your machine just use 1 cup of white vinegar, it possesses the right level of acidity to remove limescale without harmful toxins.

Doing laundry is by no means the most exciting part of anyone’s weekly schedule. Getting the whole ordeal over and done with as quickly as possible is most people’s priorities. However, it is this lack of attention that we pay to this necessary chore that manufacturers rely on to push their cheap-to-make and toxic products. So next time you go to throw your clothes in the machine try white vinegar, it might be the healthiest decision you’ve ever made.