Simple, Homemade Laundry Softener
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I began to experiment when I remembered that vinegar is not only a wonderful cleansing agent, but a water softener as well. And, baking soda is not only a whitener, but it regulates the pH level in the water, cutting through the mineral deposits (which makes your clothes feel stiff). So, why not combine the two?
Ingredients
  • Here's all the you'll need to make your own Laundry Softener:
  • Container
  • 1 Cup of Baking Soda
  • 6 Cups of White Vinegar
  • (8 drops of Essential Oil if you are worried about the vinegar smell in your house. There will not be a vinegar smell on your clothing.)
Instructions
  1. Pour the 1 Cup of Baking Soda into your container.
  2. Slowly, I REPEAT-SLOWLY add the vinegar a little at a time.
  3. It will fizz and bubble up. Allow it to recede and then add a little more until you have added all 6 Cups of Vinegar.
  4. Add the essential oils if desired.
  5. Allow the detergent to breathe for a little while (5 minutes or so) before capping it.
  6. Add about ½ Cup of this mixture to your laundry's rinse cycle (I set a timer as I start my load for about 20 minutes in to the washing cycle) or place it in the softener reservoir (if you have one).
Recipe by Potholes & Pantyhose at https://www.potholesandpantyhose.com/2012/08/simple-homemade-laundry-softener/