Old fashioned Baking Soda cleans up! Here is a cheap, environmentally friendly way to help get your washing clean: Baking Soda is an inexpensive way to boost detergent and bleach performance, soften clothes, clean irons and control suds. It is one of the best things to green your laundry by reducing your dependence on chemicals. Odors in our laundry are caused by bacteria. They can usually be removed as the detergent molecules break up the bacteria cells. In certain types of water and with some bacteria, the detergent needs a boost to work more effectively. Baking soda helps to regulate the pH level in the washer water by keeping it from being too acidic or alkaline. By adding 1/2 cup of baking soda to each laundry load, detergents can work more effectively and reduce bacteria. As a natural mineral, baking soda is less harsh on the environment than synthetic perfumes that mask odors. This also makes it a good choice for those with sensitive skin and allergies. Once your washing is done use a clothesline rather than the dryer. This saves energy and your laundry will smell fresher. Posted by Jeanette M → March 10, 2011 at 3:51 PM under Environment Home Living Tips News and Events
