My time-saving laundry trick cleans the goop for you – another gets all that dryer lint without leaving fuzzies behind
IF laundry is your least favorite chore, these tricks might help make it easier.
A cleaning pro has shared the five hacks she swears by when washing her clothes.
In her video, Jacqueline (@home_reimagined_) demonstrated each of her tips for her followers.
First, the Instagrammer revealed the best way to prevent goop from gathering on top of your detergent bottles.
Rather than closing the cap and causing the product to drip out, she placed the cap in the machine alongside her laundry load, letting it clean the goop for her.
She also showed off her trick for easily removing lint from your dryer's trap.
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Jacqueline used a dryer sheet to pick up any stray hairs, fuzz, and other debris on the mesh section of the machine.
She explained that "the static will pick it up without fuzzies left behind."
For her next suggestion, she shared the item she uses for softer clothes.
Instead of using fabric softener, Jacqueline substituted white vinegar, which she said made her items feel cleaner since there was no product build-up.
The experts at Czyz's Appliance broke down why vinegar tends to be more effective than fabric softeners.
"It's a natural way to soften clothes without introducing additional chemicals," they explained.
"And since it doesn't leave any irritating residues behind, vinegar is gentler for those with sensitive skin."
She also showed her audience a hack for removing wrinkles from their clothes without an iron.
Jacqueline recommended heating a pot on your stove for a minute before running it over your creased clothing items.
For her final tip, she revealed the best method for drying your sneakers without creating a "roaring thunder" sound in your machine.
She suggested closing the door of your dryer on the laces of your shoes to hold them in place during the cycle.
Tip to remove yellow sweat stains
Yellow armpit stains affects everyone, whether people care to admit to it or not. But there is help at hand. To remove yellow stains from your clothing, experts recommend the following methods:
- Baking soda paste: The pros at The Laundry Cafe recommend mixing one tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide with one tablespoon of salt, and ½ cup of baking soda. Apply directly to the stain with a toothbrush, rub, and let the mixture sit for at least an hour, then wash as normal.
- Oxygen bleach: This method is just as useful for removing yellow stains. Mix one part of oxygen-based bleach with one part of ammonia in a non-metal bowl. Wear gloves during this application. Rub into the fabric with a toothbrush and allow the solution to sit for at least ten minutes before laundering as normal.
- Stain remover or detergent: Stains on collars can be stubborn to remove as armpit stains. So pretreat the area using a solvent-based stain-removing agent or detergent. Work the product into the collar with a toothbrush and allow it to sit for at least ten minutes before washing.
Jacqueline pointed out that the technique also helps prevent your laces from getting tangled.
Her followers shared their thoughts on the recommendations in the comments section.
"I love tossing the cup in! It comes out clean literally every time," wrote one viewer.
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"Ditching that fabric softener like a BOSS! Love it!" said another Instagram user.
"Plus, vinegar also removes smells," commented a third person.
