• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Pinay Mama

Turning woes into whoas, one sip at a time

  • Home
  • About
  • Archives
  • Disclosure
  • Contact
  • Show Search
Hide Search

3 Ways To Freshen Laundry Without Using Harsh Chemicals

pinaymama · November 4, 2019 · Leave a Comment

There is something delightfully simple and yet fantastic about the way clothes smell when they come out of the wash. It’s a freshness that can be hard to describe and often doesn’t last through the drying process.

That’s why fabric softeners and conditioners were invented, to lock the freshness in for hours or even days.

The problem is that these substances are generally full of harsh chemicals. The chemicals ensure the freshness is locked into the material. But unfortunately, the chemicals can also have a harmful effect on our health.

Once you realize the potential harmful effects, you’ll appreciate why you need to use dedicated products for the best possible fabric care.

You can also try one of these 3 ways of freshening your laundry:

  1. Baking Soda

Take a look in your kitchen cupboard and you’ll almost certainly find some baking soda. It’s one of those substances that have hundreds of potential uses around the home.

In fact, adding ½ cup to your washing will help to ensure the pH of your water remains neutral. It will also remove smells from your clothes and make them appear brighter. 

To get the best possible results it’s worth soaking your load in ½ cup of baking soda and water before you start the machine going.

  1. Dry It Slowly

You’ll get fresh-smelling clothes if they’re allowed to dry slowly and in the fresh air. In addition, you’ll be saving electricity.

Simply rig up a washing line in your garden and peg the clothes out as soon as they’ve finished washing. Of course, this only works on a dry day but it will leave your clothes soft and extremely fresh. 

There is little that can match or beat clothes dried in the fresh air.

Just make sure your items are completely dry before putting them away. Any moisture in your clothes will make them smell musty once stored, it takes much less time than you think.

  1. Rotate It

You probably have your favorite items of clothing and towels/bedding. This means that the same garments are often worn and used over and over again. Unfortunately, this also means that the ones that aren’t used will sit at the bottom of the pile and gradually affect the freshness of all the items in your wardrobe.

Rotate items to ensure they are all used regularly, or get rid of them if you don’t want to use, or wear them.

It is worth noting that white vinegar is another effective way of softening your clothes. However, it has a distinctive smell. If you add it to your clothes at the wrong time, that’s all you’ll smell after they’re washed.

It must only be added during the rinse cycle and ¼ cup should be enough. Vinegar also works best with line drying to ensure they are no offensive smells.

Don’t forget, using harsh chemicals isn’t just bad for the environment, it’s also bad for your health. If you’re still using traditional detergents and fabric conditioners, it’s time you changed to something more environmentally and people-friendly.

Share this post:

  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • Print
  • Email

Related

Filed Under: Laundry

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

About Pinay Mama



Hey there, Phoebe Noelyne here, and I'm the voice behind Pinay Mama. I'm a mom to two rowdy boys, Elijah and Tyler the pug. Read more about me »

subscribe through email

Enter your email address to subscribe and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Recent Posts

  • #SustainAbilidad – Quarantine Waste Management
  • Healthy Diet safeguards against COVID-19
  • How to identify and get rid of moles in the yard?
  • How to Get Coffee Stain Out of Berber Carpet
  • Can I machine wash “dry clean only” garments?
  • Civil Wedding Requirements
  • 3 Ways To Freshen Laundry Without Using Harsh Chemicals
  • Understanding Triple X and XYY Syndromes
  • Why owning a popcorn machine is a good idea in 2019
  • TIPS: How to Get a FAST AUTO Loan Approval as a Freelancer without ITR

Recent Comments

  • Jeidee on Norifam: One Month Injectable Contraceptive
  • Christine Joy Gamboa on Norifam: One Month Injectable Contraceptive
  • Nesz on Norifam Injectable Contraceptive
  • feb on Norifam: One Month Injectable Contraceptive
  • Anna on Norifam: One Month Injectable Contraceptive

BULACAN REVIEWS

· Copyright © 2021. Site brewed with love by Squeesome Design Studio ·

loading Cancel
Post was not sent - check your email addresses!
Email check failed, please try again
Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.