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Laundry Products - Detergents, Bleach, Baking Soda, Vinegar

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Vinegar as Laundry Brightener
Laundry Products - Detergents, Bleach, Baking Soda, Vinegar

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The acid in white distilled vinegar is so mild that it will not harm fabrics in the laundry; yet is strong enough to dissolve residues (alkalies) left by soaps and detergents. Just adding 1/2 cup vinegar to the final rinse will result in brighter, clearer colors including blacks that often look dull.

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