It turns out that salt can help you preserve the color and quality of your things, as well as get rid of various stains and odors.
In this article, you will learn why and how to add salt during washing, and what benefits it provides.
What salt to use for washing
The best choice is coarse salt. It dissolves better in water and does not leave white marks on the fabric.
It is enough to use one teaspoon of salt per wash.
If you wash at a high temperature (80-90 degrees), you can increase the dose to two spoons.
How to Add Salt During Washing
There are several ways to add salt during washing.
• Into the rinse aid compartment. Salt can be added directly into the rinse aid compartment, which is usually marked with a snowflake or flower. This way, the salt will be evenly distributed over the laundry and will wash away any remaining detergent.
• Into the drum of the machine. Salt can also be poured directly into the drum of the machine, preferably on the bottom so that it does not get on clothes. This way, the salt will clean the drum from scale and dirt, and also remove unpleasant odors.
• In a bag or stocking. You can put the salt in a small cloth bag or stocking and tie it. Then put it in the drum with the laundry. This way the salt will not come into direct contact with the fabric and will not damage it.
• In a soaking container. Salt can be used to pre-soak dirty laundry. To do this, fill the container with warm water, add salt and leave the laundry for several hours or overnight. Then rinse and wash as usual.
What are the benefits of salt in washing?
Salt has many useful properties when washing.
• It preserves the brightness and saturation of fabric colours, preventing them from fading and washing out.
• It whitens white items, removing yellowness and grayness.
• It removes various stains such as sweat, blood, mold, rust, dirt, etc.
• It eliminates unpleasant odors such as sweat, smoke, food, etc.
• It softens fabrics, making them more pleasant to the touch.
• It speeds up the drying of clothes as it draws excess moisture from the fabric.
• It cleans the washing machine from scale and dirt, and also extends its service life.
As you can see, salt when washing is a truly secret method from experienced housewives that will help you keep your clothes in perfect condition.
Try adding salt during washing and see its effectiveness.
