Mix equal parts baking soda, white vinegar, and water to form a paste.
Use an old toothbrush to scrub the paste onto your shoes, focusing on stained areas.
Let sit for 30 minutes.
Rinse with cold water.
Air dry in a well-ventilated area.
5. Prevent Colors from Fading
Keep your colored clothes vibrant:
Ingredients:
1/2 cup Salt
Instructions:
Add salt to the washing machine drum with your colored clothes.
Wash as usual. The salt helps to set the dye and prevent fading.
6. Remove Grease Stains
Got a grease stain? Try this:
Ingredients:
Dish Soap
Baking Soda
Instructions:
Apply a few drops of dish soap directly onto the grease stain.
Sprinkle baking soda over the dish soap.
Scrub gently with a toothbrush.
Let sit for 15 minutes.
Rinse with warm water and wash as usual.
7. Deodorize Your Washing Machine
Keep your washing machine smelling fresh:
Ingredients:
1 cup White Vinegar
1/2 cup Baking Soda
Instructions:
Add baking soda directly into the drum.
Pour white vinegar into the detergent dispenser.
Run a hot water cycle without any laundry.
Wipe down the drum and door seal with a clean cloth.
8. Speed Up Drying Time
Reduce the time it takes to dry clothes:
Hack:
Place a dry towel in the dryer with your wet clothes.
The towel will absorb some of the moisture, cutting down on drying time.
Remove the towel after 15-20 minutes to prevent it from getting too wet.
9. Remove Ink Stains
Get rid of ink stains with this method:
Ingredients:
Rubbing Alcohol
Cotton Balls
Instructions:
Dab rubbing alcohol onto the ink stain using a cotton ball.
Blot gently until the ink starts to lift.
Rinse with cold water.
Wash as usual.
10. Keep Towels Fluffy
Maintain the fluffiness of your towels:
Ingredients:
1/2 cup White Vinegar
Instructions:
Add white vinegar to the fabric softener dispenser of your washing machine.
Wash towels as usual. The vinegar helps to break down detergent residue that can make towels stiff.
