Make Your Laundry Smell Good
- Published on Thursday, 05 June 2014 15:23
- Charles
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Those expensive laundry detergents that come with added fragrance can not only be heavy on your wallet but also have many side-effects on a sensitive skin. And we know that no one wants their clothes to smell like detergent chemicals, after the wash. We have asked the experts of Landry Service that how they are able to make their customer’s laundry to smell so fresh and good without using any harmful chemicals. They gave us some tips and alternatives that how we can achieve the same result with inexpensive items that might be available at your home already.
Using Borax:
In your normal laundry cycle add some borax and the same amount of baking soda. This will give a fresh scent to your clothes and adding few drops of lavender water or lemon oil can give a more bold scent. Alternatively you can mix in your detergent two cups of borax and two cups of baking soda beforehand, so you don’t have to repeat the process at every washing cycle.
Using Fabric Softener:
Fabric softeners are usually harmful for sensitive skin, but with a little bit of research in the market you can find a good fabric softener that has been approved by dermatologists. They can make your clothes smell clean and fresh, you just have to add some amount of it in the rinse cycle.
Using Dryer Sheets:
Dryer Sheets are also another form of fabric softeners. They are in the form of tissues that can be put in the dryers to soften the clothes and add some fragrance. Some products works best and some simply don’t, you just have to purchase the reputable one. This is a great alternative for those who wash their clothes through Laundromats.
Adding White Vinegar:
With your regular detergent add one cup of vinegar, borax and one cup of baking soda. This will make your laundry smell clean and fresh and will also eliminate the static cling. Before the rinse cycle you can also add few drops of essential oil of lemon, lavender or orange to have some more scent inflatable water slide. These essential oils can be purchased from any health store.
Using Lavender Water:
Lavender water comes for cheap and is one of the best ways to make your laundry smell good. Simply add the lavender water in the spray bottle and spray it on the clothes before tossing them into the washer. This will help to make your clothes s