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### How to Use Mouthwash in the Washing Machine
Follow these simple steps to incorporate this trick into your laundry routine:
1. **Choose the Right Mouthwash**: Use a clear, alcohol-based, non-dyed mouthwash to avoid staining or residue on your clothes. Avoid sugary or flavored varieties.
2. **Measure It Out**: Add about **1/4 cup** of mouthwash directly to the drum of your washing machine or to the fabric softener compartment.
3. **Load the Laundry**: Add your usual detergent and load your clothes as normal.
4. **Run the Cycle**: Use your preferred washing settings and let the mouthwash work its magic.
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### When to Use This Hack
– **Smelly Gym Clothes**: Perfect for eliminating tough odors from workout gear.
– **Towels and Linens**: Revive musty-smelling towels and bedding.
– **Deep Cleaning Your Machine**: Use mouthwash in an empty cycle to clean and deodorize your washing machine drum.
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### Bonus Tip: Combine with Vinegar
For an even deeper clean, consider pairing mouthwash with a cup of white vinegar. The vinegar helps soften fabrics and remove hard water buildup, while the mouthwash disinfects and freshens.
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### A Trusted Trick from the Past
Grandmothers have always been the queens of resourceful cleaning hacks, and this one is no exception. Mouthwash might not be a product you immediately associate with laundry, but its effectiveness in cleaning, disinfecting, and freshening has stood the test of time.
So, next time you’re facing tough odors or want to give your laundry that extra edge, grab that bottle of mouthwash and let this unthinkable secret transform your wash day!
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