Vinegar Laundry Recipe

🧴 Vinegar Laundry Recipe (The Right Way)

What you need:

• White distilled vinegar (5%)
• Regular laundry detergent
• Washing machine

✅ For Whiter Whites

1. Load your white clothes into the washer (don’t overload).
2. Add your regular detergent as usual.
3. Pour ½ to 1 cup of white vinegar into the fabric softener compartment (not directly on clothes).
4. Wash on warm or hot water (check fabric labels).
5. Air dry or tumble dry.

👉 Vinegar removes detergent buildup and mineral residue that causes dull, yellow whites.

✅ For Softer Towels

1. Place towels in the washer.
2. Add detergent only if towels are very dirty (use less than normal).
3. Add 1 cup white vinegar to the rinse cycle / fabric softener slot.
4. Wash with warm water.
5. Dry completely (preferably with dryer balls).

👉 Vinegar breaks down stiffening residue and restores fluffiness.

❌ Common Mistakes to Avoid

• ❌ Don’t mix vinegar with bleach (dangerous).
• ❌ Don’t pour vinegar directly on dry clothes.
• ❌ Don’t use it every wash—once every 1–2 weeks is enough.

🌿 Bonus Tip (Extra Freshness)

Add 5–10 drops of essential oil (lavender or lemon) to a cloth and toss it in the dryer for a fresh scent.