I started leaving my washing machine’s fabric softener dispenser filled with white vinegar instead of softener for every load for 14 days this July. This is what happened

waterproof fabrics, and anything with a coating or finish that could be affected by acidic products. And I never, ever mix vinegar with chlorine bleach. Those two should not be combined. In my routine, vinegar only went in the softener dispenser, separate from detergent and far away from bleach use.

13. The loads where vinegar worked best in my house

If I had to rank the best uses after 14 days, I’d put towels first, workout clothes second, and bedding third. Those were the categories where the results were easiest to notice. Towels felt more absorbent, activewear smelled fresher, and sheets came out clean and comfortable without heavy fragrance.

It was also great for family basics like socks, cotton pajamas, and everyday T-shirts. For very dressy blouses, clingy synthetic pieces, or items where a person really wants a scented, silky finish, vinegar may not feel like a full replacement. But

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