Washing without soap residue: These home remedies help

Freshly washed clothes with soap residues often come out of the washing machine; you can prevent this with simple household remedies. We show you how it works.

Washing without soap residue: the best home remedies

If you use too much or an unsuitable detergent for your type of laundry, soap residue can quickly settle on the clothes. We present various home remedies that you can use to prevent soap residue from being deposited.

• White laundry often comes out of the washing machine with an unsightly gray haze. The origin lies in the chemical ingredients of detergents.
• The stubborn residues are best removed with black pepper or salt. Simply add a teaspoon of the ground spice to the wash.
• The spices rub the soap residues out of your laundry, this method works best at 30 to 40 degrees.
• Alternatively, add some table vinegar to the drawer for fabric softener, the acetic acid effectively dissolves the soap residue on your laundry.
• You can also dissolve the soap residue with citric acid, and it also ensures bright colors.

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