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Natural Laundry Whitener Recipe

My homemade "to-the-rescue" laundry whitener. A proactive solution to the "mess" of summer - no bleach, just natural, effective ingredients
Total Time8 hours
Keyword: laundry whitener
Cost: $4

Equipment

  • 1 large basin or bucket

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Hydrogen Peroxide (3%)
  • 1/2 cup Baking Soda
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
  • 4-6 cups Hot Water

Optional

  • 1 tbsp Castile soap or mild detergent 
  • A few drops of lavender or tea tree essential oil for freshness and anti-fungal benefits

Instructions

  • In a large basin or bucket, combine all ingredients and stir to dissolve the baking soda.
  • Add your white clothes to the solution and fully submerge
  • Let soak for at least 4 hours—overnight works best for deeply stained items
  • Launder as usual with your regular detergent and hang in the sun to dry