what a lot of folks worry about. Here’s exactly what happened in my house, what I learned load by load, and how I’d use white vinegar going forward.
1. Why I decided to try vinegar in the first place
I started this little experiment for two reasons: buildup and smell. By the middle of summer, our laundry tends to get extra grimy in that very normal family way. We had sweaty yardwork clothes, damp pool towels, kids’ sleep shirts, dog blankets, and kitchen towels that had seen too many berry spills and coffee drips. I’d also noticed that some loads looked clean but didn’t feel especially fresh after a day in the linen closet.
Traditional fabric softener can make laundry feel silky, but it can also leave residue behind on fibers, especially on towels, athletic fabrics, and anything absorbent. I wanted to see if vinegar could soften clothes and freshen
