Here's a list of simple ways to start adding more natural ingredients to your laundry routine:
(though I've only used a few, so I can't verify how amazing they all are)
Add ½ cup of white vinegar to the rinse cycle to soften fabrics and
neutralize odors.
Boost the cleansing and brightening power of detergent by adding ¼ cup baking soda to the wash cycle.
Use a wool dryer ball or roll an un-dyed wool sock into a tight doughnut
shape and add to the dryer to decrease drying time, wrinkles and static
build-up.
Add fresh scent by placing several drops of lavender essential oil on a
clean cloth and tossing into the dryer during the cool-down phase.
Attach a mesh bag filled with sustainable coconut shell-derived charcoal to
the inside of the lid of your clothes hamper to absorb odors.
Run an empty wash cycle once a month with hot water and 1 cup each of white
vinegar and baking soda. Add 1 teaspoon of tea tree oil to purify and eliminate
odors from machine.
Clean and vacuum vents and ductwork of dryer at least twice a year.
Add ½ teaspoon of lavender oil to the rinse cycle if you are line drying
clothes.
Use an indoor drying rack (especially during dry winter months).
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Stain-fighting Spray
1 teaspoon tea tree essential oil
1 teaspoon lemon essential oil
16 ounces unscented liquid Castile (olive
oil) soap
16 ounces filtered water
Directions: Blend oils into soap, then stir in
water. Fill a 32-ounce spray bottle with mixture. Apply to stains and scrub with
a soft brush before washing.
*from auracacia.com
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