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The Easiest Way to Make a Homemade Laundry Booster with Baking Soda and White Vinegar

Updated on April 19, 2023 by Joseph D. Nielson

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If your laundry has been looking a little dull and lackluster recently, you might be in need of a laundry booster! Fortunately, making a homemade laundry booster with baking soda and white vinegar is incredibly easy. 

DIY laundry boosters are an effective way to boost your laundry detergent’s power. Furthermore, laundry boosters can also help to remove odors, brighten colours, and keep fabrics plush and soft. 

As an extra-added bonus, it can also save you money! In this article, we’ll discuss how to make a homemade laundry booster using just baking soda and white vinegar.

What is a Homemade Laundry Booster?

A homemade laundry booster is a combination of everyday household items: baking soda and white vinegar. Baking soda is an effective odor-neutralizing agent, this is because it has the power to absorb the bad smells in your laundry. While white vinegar helps to soften fabrics; it also gets rid of any soap residue that has been left behind in your washing machine.

Benefits of Using Baking Soda and White Vinegar

In addition to those mentioned above, using baking soda and white vinegar as a homemade laundry booster has many other benefits. It is an all-natural solution so you know it’s safe for the environment and that it’s great for those who have sensitivities to overly-perfumed consumer products. 

Additionally, using this homemade laundry booster can save you money, since it is much cheaper than buying chemical-based boosters or fabric softeners.

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Ingredients Needed

Baking Soda

To make your homemade laundry booster, you will need a box of baking soda. Baking soda is an effective odor-neutralizing agent and it helps brighten colours and soften fabrics. It also has excellent cleaning capabilities that can help remove dirt and stains from clothing.

A bonus tip: Baking soda is a great all-purpose cleaner. It can even be used to remove pesky red wine stains from granite countertops!

White Vinegar

White vinegar acts as a fabric softener in the laundry. It helps to break down any soap residue that can be left behind by regular laundry detergent, and it can help reduce static cling in clothes. Vinegar is also very effective for keeping your washing machine clean.

Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Booster

Step 1: Gather ingredients

To make your homemade laundry booster, you will need to gather the two ingredients: baking soda and white vinegar. You’ll need one part soda to two parts vinegar. Make sure to measure out the correct amounts so that you don’t end up with a solution that is too strong or too weak.

Step 2: Mix the baking soda and white vinegar in a suitable container

The next step is to mix the baking soda and white vinegar in a container; a pyrex dish works well. Start by adding one part baking soda and two parts white vinegar, stirring until it forms a paste-like consistency. You can also add a few drops of your favourite essential oil for additional odor-neutralizing properties.

Step 3: Add the mixture to the washing machine’s drum

Once the mixture is ready, simply add it to the washing machine’s drum. Make sure to use a measured amount and follow the instructions on your laundry detergent for the correct amount of product needed. For best results, and for clothing with stubborn stains, pre-soak your clothes in the homemade laundry booster before washing them.

Step 4: Run the laundry cycle as usual 

Once you have added the homemade laundry booster to your washing machine’s drum, simply run the cycle as usual. The baking soda and white vinegar neutralizes odors, brightens colours, and softens fabrics. For best results, avoid using too much detergent when using this homemade laundry booster.

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Conclusion

Making a homemade laundry booster using baking soda and white vinegar is an easy and cost-effective way to remove or neutralize odors, brighten dull colours, and soften fabrics with just two everyday ingredients! 

In addition to these amazing properties, this DIY laundry booster can also reduce static (which can be incredibly annoying!) by breaking down the soap residue that’s left behind by regular, commercial detergents and cleaners.

Most excitingly, however, is the affordability of this homemade laundry booster! It is so much cheaper than buying chemical-based additives or fabric softeners.

Further, unlike commercial cleaning agents, this DIY laundry booster comes with no plastic packaging, you can mix it up at home using an old mason jar.

Finally, it is an easy and convenient way to keep your clothes looking their best without having to worry about any potential adverse reactions from artificial ingredients.

FAQ

Q: What are the benefits of using a homemade laundry booster?

A: The main benefits of using a homemade laundry booster are that it helps neutralize odors, brighten colours, and soften fabrics without adding any harsh (and irritating) chemicals or artificial fragrances. Additionally, due to the acidity of white vinegar, static can be reduced as the vinegar breaks down the soap residue left behind by regular laundry detergent.

Q: How do I make a homemade laundry booster?

A: To make your own homemade laundry booster, you will need to gather two ingredients – baking soda and white vinegar — simple, right?! Start by adding one part baking soda and two parts white vinegar in a container, stirring until it forms a paste-like consistency. Add the mixture to the washing machine’s drum and then run the cycle as usual. For best results, you can pre-soak your clothes in this homemade laundry booster before washing them. This mix is so effective you don’t need to use too much detergent.

Q: Is it cheaper to use a homemade laundry booster?

A: Absolutely yes, it is much cheaper to use a homemade laundry booster than buying chemical-based additives or fabric softeners. This is especially true if you measure the baking soda and vinegar properly.

Q: Is it safe to use a homemade laundry booster?

A: Absolutely! This all-natural solution is completely safe and does not contain any harsh chemicals or artificial fragrances. It’s great for kids’ clothes, and pet blankets and bedding and won’t irritate those with sensitive skin. 
Finally, using a homemade laundry booster is an affordable and effective way to keep your clothes looking vibrant and like-new and smelling fresh.

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About Joseph D. Nielson

Former journalist and editor for various press groups, I now dedicate my time to reviewing products for the home and family life. When I get time to myself, I enjoy rock climbing, taking my dirt bike for a rip, and most importantly providing my family with the best home possible!