Finding fresh laundry bliss: Homemade alternatives revealed
There's nothing more soothing than the scent of freshly washed laundry. The marketing department is well aware of this and employs various techniques to promote scented capsules or laundry perfumes. However, the truth is that none of these additives are truly necessary for us.
Our homes are filled with various detergents, including laundry detergents and softeners, window sprays, and toilet gels. It seems that our list of chemical product purchases is endless, and we spend hundreds of pounds a year on them. The reason for this is effective marketing that convinces us of the need to have a multitude of chemicals, even though most are based on similar ingredients.
During this time, many of these products can be replaced with homemade cleaning solutions. However, manufacturers want us to buy their detergents in large quantities and use them as often as possible. This allows them to earn profits. There are ways to get around this – for example, a trick using a sponge. If you wish to know what can replace fabric softener, you'll find the answer later in the article – it's a really clever trick!
The sponge trick - a simple way to save on laundry
A few years ago, powder detergents contained strong substances that, although effective at removing dirt, left fabrics stiff and unpleasant to the touch. In response to these issues, liquid detergents were introduced to soften materials and give them a pleasant scent. This was a significant advancement at the time.
Currently, using fabric softener seems unnecessary. Modern powders and laundry detergents already contain softening and aromatic ingredients. This way, fabric softener becomes an unnecessary expense unless we find a more economical use for it.
How to do it? Simply cut a sponge into small pieces and soak them in fabric softener. Toss these prepared strips into the washing machine along with the dirty laundry and turn the machine on. During the wash cycle, the sponge will release an appropriate amount of detergent, and your clothes will smell delightful, using less product than usual.
How to make homemade fabric softener?
Fabric softener can be a source of allergies, as those struggling with sensitivities surely know. Fortunately, there's an alternative: homemade fabric softener based on natural ingredients. To make it, you'll need water, citric acid, and your favourite essential oil. Just dissolve the citric acid in warm water and add 20-30 drops of the oil. The citric acid will gently soften fabrics, while the essential oil will give them a pleasant scent.
