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In addition to its cleaning properties, baking soda has been proven effective in dental care. It’s used in many toothpastes to remove surface stains and whiten teeth, further demonstrating its gentle yet powerful ability to brighten and clean.
When to Use Baking Soda on Towels
If your towels have lost their brightness and started to appear dull, or if you notice stains that regular washing can’t remove, it’s time to try this tried-and-true natural remedy. Baking soda is the perfect solution to restore the freshness of your white towels, keeping them soft and stain-free.
Grandma’s Trick to Whiten Towels
This old trick uses baking soda along with your regular detergent to effectively whiten towels and other white fabrics. It’s easy to do and doesn’t require any harsh chemicals or expensive cleaners.
What You’ll Need:
1 tablespoon of your regular laundry detergent
1 tablespoon of baking soda
Water
Instructions:
Prepare the Boiling Water: Begin by filling a large pot with enough water to cover the towels. Bring the water to a boil on the stovetop.
Add Ingredients: Once the water is boiling, add 1 tablespoon of your favorite laundry detergent and 1 tablespoon of baking soda. Stir the mixture to ensure the detergent and baking soda dissolve completely.
Boil the Towels: Add your dirty, stained towels to the boiling water. Use a spoon or utensil to stir the towels occasionally, allowing the baking soda and detergent to work into the fabric and lift the dirt and stains.
Wait for the Magic: Allow the towels to boil in the solution until the water turns dark, indicating that the dirt has been removed from the fabric fibers.
Cool Down and Rinse: Once the water has darkened, turn off the heat and let the pot cool down. After the water has cooled, remove the towels and transfer them to the washing machine.
Final Wash: Run the towels through a regular wash cycle in your washing machine, as you normally would. Once finished, let the towels air dry or dry them in the dryer. The towels will come out significantly whiter, brighter, and fresher.
Enhancing the Whitening Power
To get even softer and brighter towels, consider adding baking soda directly into your washing machine during the wash cycle. Not only does baking soda enhance the whitening power, but it also softens the water, which results in fluffier and more comfortable towels to the touch. This added step helps improve the overall quality of your towels, leaving them looking and feeling as good as new.
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