Vinegar can work miracles for your clothes. Here are a few tips on how to use it:
· Use a dash of vinegar as a fabric softener. Don't worry, you won't smell it on your laundry. An additional advantage: vinegar makes the water softer, so you need less detergent. If you want a nice scent, add a few drops of essential oil to your fabric softener tray.
· Soak new clothes with bright or dark colors overnight in cold water with a cup of vinegar. That way, the colors will last longer. This is also recommended for a new pair of jeans.
· A dash of vinegar with your detergent helps to neutralize odors, for example from sweat and cigarette smoke.