Vinegar is the trick to softer towels, whiter linens, and better-smelling clothes.

Vinegar  is one of the most versatile and effective cleaning products, as well as being completely natural and having no side effects on our health. Few people know, however, that it is also effective for washing clothes, as it is able to  eliminate bad odors and stains  .

Vinegar has  antibacterial properties  and is an excellent disinfectant, so it can be used to remove stains caused by bacteria. It also has very effective bleaching properties on light-colored garments such as towels and underwear.

Being natural, safe and eco-friendly, vinegar is a great alternative to chemical laundry detergents: here’s how to use it to enjoy all its wonderful qualities.

1. Vinegar to wash clothes and eliminate bad odors

If you want  to use vinegar to wash your clothes  , make sure to dilute it in some warm water before using it. The combination of vinegar and water has disinfecting and bleaching properties. You can add a few drops of lemon or lavender essential oil for even more fragrant cloths.

You can also use vinegar to  remove odors from towels  . Pour a glass of vinegar into half a liter of water, add 20 drops of lavender essential oil and soak the towel in it. Finally, rub well and rinse. Alternatively, you can wash the towels directly in the washing machine by adding 2 glasses of vinegar and using hot water.

2. Vinegar to remove stains from clothes

To  remove stains from clothing  , apply vinegar directly to the stain and let it sit for a few minutes. Then rinse with plenty of warm water.

To  whiten towels or clothing  , mix vinegar and two equal parts warm water. Let the vinegar sit for a few minutes, then rinse with cold water.

3. Vinegar as a fabric softener

White vinegar is an excellent  substitute for industrial fabric softeners  . Using it is very simple and you only need to follow these simple steps.

Mix white vinegar with 2 equal parts water. Soak the garments for a few minutes (at least 20), then rinse with plenty of warm water.

4. Protect the colors

Vinegar is very effective in protecting the colors of clothes, especially white ones. Mix white vinegar with equal amounts of water. Apply the solution to the clothes and let it sit for a few minutes, then rinse.

For white garments, simply wash by adding vinegar to the special fabric softener basket.