Adding lemons to your laundry routine is a natural, eco-friendly trick that can work wonders for your clothes. Here’s how and why:
Why Lemons Work in Laundry:
Lemons contain citric acid, a natural bleaching and deodorizing agent. This makes them excellent for brightening whites, removing stains, and neutralizing odors.
How to Use Lemons in Your Laundry:
- Brighten Whites
Method: Squeeze the juice of two lemons into a bowl of hot water. Soak white clothes in the solution for 1-2 hours before washing as usual. Alternatively, pour lemon juice directly into the washer with your detergent.
Effect: It naturally bleaches and brightens fabrics without harsh chemicals.
- Remove Stains
Method: Rub half a lemon directly onto stains, then sprinkle with a bit of salt. Let it sit for 30 minutes before washing.
Effect: This is especially effective on sweat stains, grease, and rust spots.
- Neutralize Odors
Method: Add the juice of two lemons to the rinse cycle of your washing machine.
Effect: It leaves clothes smelling fresh and removes any lingering odors.
4.Soften Fabrics Naturally
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