Add it to the wash as a natural fabric softener, use it to neutralize odorous spills, or run a cycle with it to clean the washing machine itself — all three jobs come from the same box already in your pantry.
Three Uses for Baking Soda in the Laundry Room
It's probably not a surprise that adding baking soda to a load of laundry helps freshen and brighten clothing — but it can do a lot more than that in your washing machine.
Use Baking Soda in the Wash
Stash Extra Liners in the Trash Can
Small trash cans in the house are easy to overlook until they're overflowing. Make the chore quicker by storing a few extra liners in the bottom of the can, so a fresh one is ready the moment you pull the full bag out.
Silence Squeaky Wipers With Rubbing Alcohol
Squeaky windshield wipers are one of the more annoying sounds out there. Wipe the blades with a cloth saturated in rubbing alcohol or ammonia — this simple trick can turn badly streaking, squeaking wipers into near-silent, clear ones.
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