2007-05-15 07:43:29 · 9 answers · asked by Kendra H 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
I don't usually discuss this, but I wash my clothes in hot water with some laundry detergent-- usually in a washing machine!
2007-05-15 07:47:44 · answer #1 · answered by Double O 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Mix vinegar and water into a spray bottle. Use it on everything, counters, floors, sinks and to deodorize.
Soften clothes - vinegar in the final rinse and then to dry, I use the Magic Dryer balls (then I don't need the nasty dryer sheets that are full of chemicals). I hate the dryer sheets.
Sometimes I will use Fantastic Antibacterial (Lemon). It doesn't streak and it disinfects.
Scenting the home naturally - essential oil candles or beeswax. Or simmer cinnamon and cloves on the stove top for natural scent.
Windows - windshield washer fluid - it's cheap and there is always plenty on hand in the garage. I use it to refill the Windex bottle.
Floors - Swiffer WetJet - love it and I threw away the mop & bucket.
Go to automotive or a big discount store Sam's or Costco and get a big bag of microfiber cloths for cleaning anything and dusting.
2007-05-15 17:08:59 · answer #2 · answered by Lake Lover 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use Tide liquid laundry detergent & liquid Downy. What a great smell. I use Clorox once in a while as needed, then I put the clothing through a second rinse. When drying clothing, sheets, etc., I was taught to shake the wrinkles out a little, before putting them into the dryer, so as to lessen the drying time, thus save electric.
2007-05-15 08:00:05 · answer #3 · answered by Shortstuff13 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WD-40 removes lipstick, and some grease stains
Peroxide removes blood like a breeze
Pine Sol added to a wash of husbands work clothes cuts grease and smell.
Add a shot of Kaboom orother such cleaners just to brighten and refresh clothes that are dingy if you don't want to use bleach.
2007-05-16 05:38:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use vinegar where the fabric softener goes. I am allergic to many fabric softeners and the vinegar helps remove detergent residue and leaves a clean smell.
I also like to add some baking soda to detergent in the wash. It helps remove dirt gently from fabrics.
2007-05-15 09:26:24 · answer #5 · answered by thezaylady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A little known, very effective, inexpensive way to remove most stains, even set in ones, Fels-Naptha soap. The stuff is better than most commercially prepared stain removers and way cheaper, too. I also love Biz Activated Non-chlorine bleach additive because it is really stain activated, removes mystery stains, keeps clothes brighter and darks from fading.
2007-05-15 08:41:35 · answer #6 · answered by eskie lover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to run a load with vinegar a couple times a year....I will run a load of towels in place of soap I use two cups vinegar, then rewash as normal....it keeps the machine hoses clean and the tub and I always notice the other loads for about a month just feel cleaner
2007-05-15 07:51:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want your clothes to be clean and smell great:
-Pretreat with shout gel
-Wash with Original Scent Gain
-2 sheets of Bounce dryer sheets (outdoor scent)
(my kids ALWAYS get compliments on how good they smell)
2007-05-15 07:47:19 · answer #8 · answered by Namom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use Anti-Bacterial dish liquid. This will release smell from the clothing.
2007-05-15 16:26:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋