White vinegar has so many uses, it would take me days to list them all. However, here are some uses in the laundry that you may not have thought of.

Vinegar can prevent fading of new clothing. Add a half cup of vinegar during the rinse cycle. It also brightens clothes!

If you’re really concerned about colors running, soak them in a vinegar bath for 10 minutes before washing. Vinegar sets colors- that’s why we use it for easter egg dying.

Adding a half cup to your rinse cycle also loosens lint and pet hair from your clothing. It also helps reduce static cling. If you’re like me and always forget the rinse cycle, you can use a Downy ball to put the vinegar in. Here’s a link on how Downy balls work, in case you’ve ever wondered.

Vinegar’s a great stain and smell remover. Double it up with baking soda to make a foamy super stain and smell killer!

Vinegar also can help get rid of hard water buildup in your steam iron. Just run a 50/50 vinegar/water mix through your iron.

I regularly add vinegar to my wash and have found it has great benefits. The biggest bonus is that it is quite inexpensive, saving money on fabric softeners and dryer sheets. Give it a try!