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Salt can also be used when washing clothes, however it should be noted that it is not like vinegar or citric acid that act as natural softeners . Salt simply strengthens the water and then you get benefits.
Just add a tablespoon of coarse salt to each wash and you will have help with the laundry. It also brightens the colors of your clothes. It is then used as a pretreatment to combat the most stubborn stains.
For example, to remove a wine stain from clothing, simply sprinkle the stain with salt. Then leave it until it completely absorbs the stain. To rinse, we recommend using carbonated water and scrubbing and then washing by hand or in the washing machine.
However, for unsightly sweat stains , it is recommended to first submerge the garment to be treated in a container with water and vinegar and then treat the stains with a paste composed of: 2 tablespoons of salt, 2 tablespoons of baking soda, hydrogen peroxide to taste . .
The salt will help remove the stain while the baking soda and hydrogen peroxide will whiten, so it is best to use this paste on white clothes. On colored stains, simply sprinkle the stain with sweat and massage. Then let it sit and scrub it with a brush.
However, be careful when using salt . In fact, it’s always best to check the washing machine manufacturer’s instructions first. But also the label of the garments because each garment goes through a specific wash depending on the type of material.
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