Freshen up your laundry routineno bleach necessary.
Use vinegar as a natural fabric refresher.
says housekeeping pro Melissa Maker ofClean My Space.
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Just add essential oils.
Let baking soda brighten and deodorize.
Baking sodais a natural deodorizer and brightener, and it’s probably already in your pantry.
Ditch the dryer sheets.
Dryer sheets work by releasing fragrances and chemicals that coat your clothes in softness and scent.
Instead, usedryer balls.
Wool balls are a popular option, but the old-fashioned tennis ball trick works, too.
Plus, it speeds up drying time.
Fold clothes while they’re hot.
In a laundry basket, those would be jeans, dress shirts, and bed linens.
You’ll enjoy nice, crisp pillowcase and sheet edges, no ironing necessary!