Ingredients
Method
- Fill a standard bathtub with the hottest tap water and stir in the borax, washing soda and detergent until fully dissolved.
- Submerge the clean laundry completely, pushing out air pockets.
- Soak 4–6 hours, stirring and agitating every hour with a long spoon.
- Drain the tub and squeeze out each piece well.
- Run a rinse-only machine cycle (or a full wash with no detergent), then dry as usual.
Notes
Not for wool, silk, delicates, leather, or items that bleed dye; test darks first.
Keep powders and the soaking tub away from children and pets.
Never mix bleach or vinegar into this solution.
Murky water is normal — it is the buildup leaving the fabric.
Half batch: ¼ cup borax, ¼ cup washing soda, 2 tablespoons detergent, for a top-loader soak or large bucket.
Keep powders and the soaking tub away from children and pets.
Never mix bleach or vinegar into this solution.
Murky water is normal — it is the buildup leaving the fabric.
Half batch: ¼ cup borax, ¼ cup washing soda, 2 tablespoons detergent, for a top-loader soak or large bucket.