6 Secret Laundry Ingredients

man i'm lucky to have the time to do my laundry to begin with....lol

To the poster who mentioned that salt and vinegar both set stains are misinformed by someone, in fact salt and vinegar do the opposite of what the poster mentioned, they both remove stains better than store bought products, I have a housecleaning business and use vinegar and salt to clean homes and neither of them have set stains, also use these home staples in my own home been using for years never any problems from either of them, so becareful what you read on these blogs some are misinforming you, Vinegar actually has thousands of uses including disinfecting.

Just use dish soap , It works great

Everyone has to find their own methods that suit their lifestyle, I just think most of these "natural" ideas fall short on todays fabrics.

I have tried the vinegar, various ways..did not make a difference. As for the baking soda, though it is supposed to dissolve, you have to use hot water for it to do so or it leaves small clumps and does slow down the draining of the washer at times. As for cleaning or spot removing, I did not see a noticible difference. Using a short soak with regular detergent fares better.
Would not consider using darkeners such as coffee or tea. When clothes fade, I guess you can use those items as a dye, it just doesn't seem practical in this day and age to take the time. It has to be done correctly in order for the dye to remain.

I rarely use detergent anyway, as plain water with agitation cleans lightly worn clothes well. Clean water is really all you need unless you have stains and intense odors. I do use it for grease, grass stains, with some Shout and I use a scented dryer block for static and freshness. Bleach for whites after a short soak, they look great.

Also, for travelers....if you get a small stain on a light colored piece of clothing, you can use baby shampoo. I buy a 'traveler size' and keep it in my luggage. It helps break down proteins and removes stains....I wash all undies and some shirts when I'm on the road, hang 'em up to dry. This works well with anything you can wash in the sink. I hate paying for laundry when I'm at hotels and I travel at least half the year.

I do remember when I was a little girl, mom would always put jeans in the wash & use only salt, no detergent. Said it would help keep the jeans from fading. I try to do that when I get dark clothing. The pants may wear out, but the color stays. I think it was about 1/4 cup of salt that she used, anyway that is what I use & my dark clothing don't turn on me.

No problem so i should give my jeans two asprin and a cup of coffee and make them a salad wow i dont even get that treatment. Whats next a cheeseburger and a milkshake?

Idoits!!!

7. Add coffee or tea to the rinse cycle.
8. Go to Lowes or Home Depot and buy a new washing machine.

"3. Vinegar

Add 1 cup white vinegar to the washing machine’s rinse cycle"

funny how my grandmother did EXACTLY this and you said "old folks don't know what they're talking about"

Modern detergents aren't enough? Come on, this is 2011 poor little ladies shouldn't have to go down to the creek ad pound the gingham on a rock to get it clean!!

Here's one that works like a charm - Fabuloso for the stains that deodorant leaves on dark coloured garments. Spray the area and lightly rub with a brush or sponge. let it sit a half hour or so before starting the wash. Actually, Fabuloso will clean anything in the laundry. I swear by it.

You can't use chlorine bleach in a front- loading washing machine. And I would worry a little about vinegar, too. They damage the rubber gaskets!

Aspirin - Aren't we supposed to NOT dispose of drugs down the drain since it DOES mess with our water supply?

A CUP of salt in each load?? I'd have to buy salt by the 50-pound sack.
These suggestions are insane.

I have lime in my well water and my blues turn purple and my pinks turn blue. So I began using salt and white vinegar in each wash load a year ago.... a miracle... ! I no longer have to send my clothes to a laundry ... White Vinegar is my favorite... It also gets green stains out of my sink and tub. Comet and other cleaners are no help on lime... just white vinegar. Yes , I do need a water softer, when the time comes, that I can, I will.

pinesol workes for whites and as a stain remover, just a little splash along with the detergent.I dont like bleach, it makes my whites yellowish.

the washer eats them during the spin.

you still haven't answered the age old question ,where are all the missing socks?

Shine: making men gay one metro-sexual at a time.