1. Use Distilled White Vinegar

Adding 1 cup of white vinegar to the rinse cycle alleviates the need for fabric softener. This timely trick leaves clothes feeling soft and smelling fresh. Surprisingly, that strong vinegar smell rinses clean away, and no one will ever be any the wiser. 

2. Substitute Lemon Juice

Plain old lemon juice is a wonderful substitution for caustic, smelly bleach. Add 1 cup to the wash cycle to keep whites looking their best. This little trick works great on stains caused by rust and sweat too.

3. Add Baking Soda

Baking soda is another safe and gentle laundry booster. A simple 1/2 cup added to the wash cycle balances out the pH of your water to make detergents and bleaches work better. 

4. Use Cold Water

Use cold water to wash and rinse clothing when possible. This will run your hot water heater less and will help shave dollars off your monthly electric bill. 

5. Do larger Loads

Make sure to wash full loads fewer times a week instead of washing smaller loads more frequently. Again—it's a money saver when water and power bills come rolling in. 

 At Country Club Terrace, we believe it's important to care for this planet we call home. And there's no easier place to begin than in one of our luxurious laundry rooms. Contact us today to see what your future could hold.

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