Vinegar vs. fabric softner???

RVcook · #21 09/22/08, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Cande

Has anybody tried adding essential oils to vinegar, can you do that?

Yes, but not necessary. The 'fragrance' of essential oils will dissipate and be almost non-detectable once the item is dry. I use essential oils mostly for their antiseptic action and NOT for fragrance. I just want my clothes to smell 'clean.'

RVcook

Woodpecker · #22 09/22/08, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by CJ

May I suggest Charlies Soap if you've not heard of it? It's amazing. And very, very inexpensive.

It might seem pricey at $95 per 5 gallon bucket, but a 5 gallon bucket will last about a year. You use a single tablespoon of soap, and your clothes get so clean, I really love this stuff. I also have a front l loader. Do some research yourself on this soap.

thanks for posting the link i might try their soap. it sounds like it works really well. what does it smell like?

CJ · #23 09/22/08, 04:56 PM

It has no fragrance, no dyes at all. If you've been using conventional detergent (like Tide) it will take about a month for all that excess soap to wash out of your clothes. Once it does, you won't need fabric softener if you line dry. It's too much soap that makes your clothes stiff.

Woodpecker · #24 09/22/08, 06:40 PM

ive been using soap nuts and i really like them. i always like to try new detergents though.

Shinsan · #25 09/23/08, 01:12 AM

Whirlygigs on the line to deter birds....What a brilliant idea.