The Secret Laundry Superpower: Why You Should Swap Softener for Vinegar

The Secret Laundry Superpower: Why You Should Swap Softener for Vinegar
We’ve all been there: you buy a set of plush, snow-white towels, but after a few months, they feel like sandpaper and look a depressing shade of “highway slush” grey. While your first instinct might be to double down on expensive detergents or chemical softeners, the real solution is likely sitting in your kitchen pantry for less than $2.
White distilled vinegar is the “holy grail” of laundry, but as the viral saying goes, most people use it wrong. Here is everything you need to know about mastering the art of the vinegar rinse.
Why Vinegar Beats Fabric Softener Every Time
It sounds counterintuitive—pouring a sharp, acidic liquid into your laundry to make things soft—but the science is solid.