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Pre-Soak with Baking Soda: Dissolve a cup of baking soda in warm water in a basin or sink. Soak your white garments for at least 30 minutes. This pre-treatment lifts stains and refreshes the fabric.
Enhance Your Wash: Add a half-cup of baking soda directly into your washing machine along with your usual detergent. The baking soda boosts the detergent’s cleaning power and tackles odors.
Utilize White Vinegar: For an extra freshness boost and softness, use white vinegar as a natural rinse aid. Add it to the fabric softener compartment during the rinse cycle. This helps to remove any lingering detergent residue and softens the fabric naturally.
Dry Naturally When Possible: If the weather and space permit, dry your whites outside in the sunlight. Sunlight has natural bleaching properties that can help whiten your clothes further and imbue them with a fresh, air-dried scent.
The Science Behind the Magic: Why This Method Works
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