How Much Vinegar and Baking Soda to Use to Remove Smell from Clothes?
Learn the exact amounts of vinegar and baking soda to eliminate odors from clothes effectively using simple soaking or washing machine methods.
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Mix 1/2 cup of vinegar with 1/4 cup of baking soda in a bucket of water. Soak your clothes for 30 minutes. This combination effectively eliminates odors. Alternatively, add 1/2 cup of vinegar during the rinse cycle of your washing machine and sprinkle 1/4 cup of baking soda** over the clothes before starting the wash cycle. The key is the reaction between vinegar and baking soda, which neutralizes bad smells, leaving your clothes fresh and clean.
FAQs & Answers
- Can I use vinegar and baking soda together in the washing machine? Yes, adding 1/2 cup of vinegar during the rinse cycle and sprinkling 1/4 cup of baking soda over clothes before washing can neutralize odors effectively.
- How long should I soak clothes in vinegar and baking soda to remove smells? Soaking clothes in a mixture of 1/2 cup vinegar and 1/4 cup baking soda in a bucket of water for 30 minutes helps eliminate stubborn odors.
- Will vinegar and baking soda damage my clothes? When used correctly in appropriate amounts, vinegar and baking soda are safe for most fabrics and help clean and deodorize clothes without damage.