1 | USING BAKING SODA, VINEGAR, SUN
- As part of laundering cycle:
- 1 | Wash cycle: Add 1/2 cup baking soda + liquid detergent.
- 2 | Rinse cycle: Add 1/2 cup vinegar directly or pour into drawer where fabric softener goes.
- 3 | Line dry in the sun, a natural brightener and freshener. Also recommended for dry-clean only linens like duvets/comforters and pillows.
- Alternatively, use it to pretreat stains before laundering:
- Sprinkle a layer of baking soda and add 2:1 vinegar:water solution until it bubbles up. Let sit for 1 hr or longer.
- Why it works: Baking soda, vinegar and the sun naturally whiten, soften, freshen and neutralize odors.
2 | USING OXYGEN BLEACH
- Soak in oxygen bleach and water before laundering. It is a color-safe bleach that's free of chlorine and harsh chemicals. It safely and effectively brightens, disinfects, removes dirt, stains, and odors.
- Ex. Wonderhome Naturals Laundry Stain Remover, search "Oxy Bleach" in ecommerce in Lazada/Shopee.
WHY SKIP BLEACH & BRIGHTENERS
- They weaken and deteriorate fabrics over time, and brings with them irritation, toxins and carcinogens.
- They can trigger health issues like asthma, (even in previously non-asthmatic people), allergies, and hormone disruption—especially sensitive skin and babies.
- They can irritate the skin and eyes on contact.
