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1. Add one-cup of white vinegar to the rinse cycle to sanitize and deodorize laundry.
Don’t replace white vinegar with another kind. White vinegar specifically will sanitize and brighten colors.
2. Add one-cup of hydrogen peroxide to the washing machine to disinfect and brighten whites.
Be careful when using hydrogen peroxide with fabrics that aren’t white. It may cause bleaching.
3. Add one cup of a pine-oil product like Pine-Sol to a hot washing cycle.
Pine-oil is heavy duty. You may need to add an extra rinse cycle when using this method.
4. Sanitize laundry by adding 10 drops of quality tea tree or lavender essential oil to each load.
5. Line dry your laundry in the sun, or lay dried laundry in the sun for 30 minutes per side.
Sunlight is naturally sanitizing, but don’t leave your clothes outside for too long. Too much sunlight will cause fading.
For more coronavirus information and tips to fight the spread of germs, visit the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) site.
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