We frequently use commercial laundry detergent without thinking about the potential risks to ourselves. That is, until we receive a response of some kind.
In fact, rashes and skin irritation are fairly common laundry detergent side effects.
According to a University of Washington study, the majority of highly profitable laundry products are loaded with hazardous ingredients.
Throughout their research, the professors found that there are about 100 volatile organic compounds being emitted from the six products they tested as well as carcinogens.
This study alone is enough to make you want to try a more natural ‘detergent’ on your clothes, right?
Luckily there is a product out there that can be used to clean clothes without the dangers of toxicity. That product is known as white vinegar. You may have some in your pantry right now!
Here’s How to Use it:
White vinegar is highly acidic which makes it great for things like this. Add white vinegar directly on stains before washing.
Things needed:
- 4 tsp Salt
- 1 cup White vinegar
Directions:
- Add one cup of white vinegar to a normal sized load of laundry in place of detergent.
- Then add 4 teaspoons of salt and start your washer.
- That’s it!
White vinegar will do everything detergent will except for irritate
your skin. It works effectively to fight off odor as well as removing
stains.
Switching from detergent to white vinegar could easily be one of the healthiest things you can do. Why not give it a try?