Thanks to this simple trick, your clothes will look impeccably clean.

Ingredients needed

• ½ cup of  distilled white vinegar

• 2 tablespoons of  baking soda

• Your  usual detergent  (liquid or powder)

• Warm water

• (Optional) 5 drops of  lavender or lemon essential oil  for a fresh scent

Step-by-step procedure

1. Prepare the base mixture:
   In a container, mix the white vinegar with the baking soda. Wait a few seconds for it to stop fizzing.
   This reaction releases carbon dioxide, which helps remove dirt embedded in the fibers.

2. Add to wash:

   • If you use  a washing machine , place the mixture directly in the fabric softener compartment or in the drum, along with the clothes.

   • If you are washing  by hand , dissolve the mixture in a bucket of warm water and soak the clothes for  20 to 30 minutes  before rinsing.

3. Wash as usual:
   Add your regular detergent and wash as normal.
   The vinegar and baking soda will enhance its cleaning action, removing accumulated residue and softening fabrics.

4. Air dry:
   Whenever possible, hang your clothes in the sun. Sunlight helps eliminate bacteria and enhances the natural whiteness of light-colored garments.