Yes, vinegar is a common ingredient in many homemade fabric softener recipes. When used correctly, it does a nice job of softening them up without leaving behind the vinegar smell.
Yes, you can use distilled white vinegar as a substitute for liquid laundry softener. It helps to soften clothes, reduce odors, and is a natural alternative. Just add a half cup to one cup of vinegar to the rinse cycle.
Yes, you can use vinegar in the final rinse of a wool wash. It will not damage the fibers if you don't wash it out, it actually fluffs them up.
No. It will dry out your skin further. You can add oatmeal to your bathwater, white vinegar and/or take a dose of benedryl. Also, if you have changed soap (bath or laundry) lately, that may be the cause. Use a cup of white vinegar in your rinse water to remove the excess soap.
Check in with your doctor, especially if you are sexually active, or have been spending lots of time in a hot tub. If you have changed soaps--bath or laundry--change them back to what you were using. If you use bleach in your laundry, do a final rinse using a cup of white vinegar.
Check with your local government about the use of "gray water." You would only use the rinse water, not that with soap.
Yes, vinegar is safe to use on aluminum surfaces as a cleaning agent. However, prolonged exposure to vinegar can cause discoloration or damage to the surface, so it is recommended to use it in moderation and rinse thoroughly after cleaning.
No, it is not recommended to use laundry detergent in your dishwasher. Laundry detergent is designed for use in washing machines and can create excess suds in a dishwasher, potentially leading to leaks or other issues. It is best to use a dishwasher detergent specifically designed for dishwashers.
To make it shiny. The vinegar strips away excess shampoo residue and oils. I love apple cider vinegar, I have been using it about 2-3 times a week as a hair rinse. My hair is fine so I am even able to get away with the vinegar rinse as my conditioner too! My hair is very shiny and I have noticed that I can wait almost a day longer than normal, no oily roots! I will use for life!
No, vinegar should not be used after bleach in a washing machine. Mixing vinegar and bleach creates toxic chlorine gas, which can be harmful if inhaled. It's best to rinse the washing machine thoroughly with water between using bleach and vinegar to ensure safety. If you want to use both, allow the bleach cycle to complete and run a separate rinse cycle before adding vinegar.
I just started adding vinegar to the laundry (fabric softener and bleach bins) about three loads ago and now both of my kids (2.5 yrs and 6 mo.) both have slight rashes. I have no idea yet if I should attribute it to the vinegar, but they are otherwise acting healthy so for now I'm blaming it on the vinegar. The vinegar worked great on the laundry however!
You can use baking soda or white vinegar as alternatives to laundry detergent. Baking soda helps to lift stains and odors, while white vinegar can help to soften fabrics and remove soap residue. Just be sure to research proper usage amounts and methods to avoid damaging your clothes.
rinse it off with cold water.Then scrub it with soap.after that rinse it in the laundry machine