Climate Quick Tip: Soften Clothes … Naturally

Climate Quick Tip: Soften Clothes … Naturally Add 1/2 to 1 cup of white vinegar to the fabric softener dispenser or during the rinse cycle instead of commercial fabric softeners. Vinegar helps soften clothes without harsh chemicals, and is easier on your washing machine. (And we promise, your clothes won’t smell like vinegar.) Dear Dot has more rules for the (laundry) load.

Add 1/2 to 1 cup of white vinegar to the fabric softener dispenser or during the rinse cycle instead of commercial fabric softeners. Vinegar helps soften clothes without harsh chemicals, and is easier on your washing machine. (And we promise, your clothes won’t smell like vinegar.)

Dear Dot has more rules for the (laundry) load.

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