White vinegar threads

Penelope_Penguin

morganlefay wrote: »

Honest, I have searched all the threads about using vinegar to clean the washing machine, and I understand about doing a hot wash with a cup of vinegar to keep the machine clean. BUT people on here also seem to be putting vinegar in the wash almost instead of conditioner. My question is: is using vinegar in a wash in order to soften the clothes without using conditioner, or is it to help keep the machine clean (like the hot vinegar wash)? I never use conditioner anyway, so why would I want to put vinegar in with my clothes ? Sorry to be dim.....

I use neither vinegar or fabric softener

The theory behind using vinegar is that it reacts with the limescale in the water, so can be a fabric softener, and reduce limescale in the pipes.

Does this answer your question?

Penny. x

bargainbetty

I find it makes my towels softer than if I don't use it.... other than that, it's mostly for keeping the limescale down.

trixietoes

I have ordered some denim material to make some trousers and the supplier has told me to wash them with a cup of vinegar for the first few times.... so does this 'fix' the colour and stop it from running?

wssla00

I use vinegar for two reasons:
1. To eliminate odours
2. To soften towels

I always use it in the rinse part (ie the fabric softener part) of the machine and only about a capfull. You don't smell it and it works really well

LJM

wssla00 wrote: »

I use vinegar for two reasons:
1. To eliminate odours
2. To soften towels

I always use it in the rinse part (ie the fabric softener part) of the machine and only about a capfull. You don't smell it and it works really well

also why i use it i was skeptical at first but it really works

katieclampet

wssla00 wrote: »

I use vinegar for two reasons:
1. To eliminate odours
2. To soften towels

I always use it in the rinse part (ie the fabric softener part) of the machine and only about a capfull. You don't smell it and it works really well

Me too!

katiex

morganlefay

Thanks everyone, I understand now ! :beer:

katiejones

Sorry for the confusion here - do you mean malt vinegar???

BitterAndTwisted

Yes, but the clear one without the caramel colouring

GetRealBabe

katiejones wrote: »

Sorry for the confusion here - do you mean malt vinegar???

Hi

It's white or distilled vinegar.

GRB