Disinfect Your Washing Machine- If you don't clean your washing machine it can build up soap scum and mineral deposits. This can end up leaving a soapy residue on your clothes and can hinder the performance of the washing machine. It is recommended to clean your washing machine at least four times per year. To clean your washing machine pour two cups of white distilled vinegar into your washer and run a regular wash cycle without anything in it using hot water.
Brighten Up Your Colors - You can use a half cup of vinegar in the final rinse cycle of your wash to brighten up your colors. The acetic acid in white vinegar helps to bring out the colors in your clothes as well as darks and to light up your whites.
Remove Smokey Smell- If you smoke or your clothes smell like smoke you can add a half cup of white distilled vinegar to your washing machine wash cycle in addition to your normal laundry soap to help remove the smoke smell.
Remove Mildew Smells- Towels that get wet or gym clothes can get a really stinky mildew smell when they are left wet for a while in the laundry hamper. Your washing machine can also accumulate or grow mildew if you leave wet laundry in it. You can get rid of this stinky smell in your clothes and washer by adding two cups of white distilled vinegar into a hot water wash cycle.
Soften Clothes Without Buying Fabric Softener- If you run out of fabric softener or want to save money by not purchasing it you can use white distilled vinegar. White vinegar softens fabrics naturally. Go ahead and try pouring a half cup into the final rinse of your wash cycle. If you want to go next level you can also add a few drops of essential oils like lavender or eucalyptus to get your laundry smelling super fresh.
Remove Pet Hair From Clothes- If you have pets and get pet hair all over your clothes white distilled vinegar can help remove and make it less likely that the pet hair will stick to your clothes. Just pour a half cup of vinegar to the rinse cycle of your washer. This can also help to get rid of lint from sticking to sheets and towels.
