Add a splash of detergent. Hit “start.”
But what if you could get cleaner, softer, fresher-smelling laundry — while using less product, protecting your fabrics, and reducing environmental impact?
The truth is:Detergent alone doesn’t always do the best job — especially with tough odors, hard water, or sensitive skin.
By adding one or two thoughtful extras to your wash routine, you can boost cleaning power, prevent damage, and make your clothes last longer.
Let’s explore 5 smart additions to use with (not instead of) detergent — so every load comes out better than the last.
Because real laundry wisdom isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing it smarter.
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Removes soap residue that makes clothes stiff
Neutralizes odors (great for gym clothes and towels)
Dissolves mineral buildup from hard water
How to Use:
Add ½ cup distilled white vinegar to the fabric softener dispenser
Or use a reusable softener ball
🚫 Never mix vinegar + bleach — creates toxic chlorine gas.
💡 Bonus: Helps keep your washing machine clean and odor-free.
✅ 2. Baking Soda – Boosts Clean & Balances pH
Why Add It?
Enhances detergent performance by softening water
Lifts dirt and sweat from fibers
Neutralizes acidic odors (like perspiration)
How to Use:
Add ½ cup baking soda directly to the drum before loading clothes
Especially effective in cold-water washes
🧼 Works well with vinegar — just don’t mix them directly in the same cycle.
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