Laundry Stripping: The Grossly Satisfying Way To Clean Your Linens

Who knew that regular cycles in your washing machine may not be enough to get clothes clean? “Laundry stripping is a soaking method designed to deep-clean your laundry, with the intent to remove built-up residue from detergent, hard water, body oils and fabric softener, which you simply cannot do using a washing machine,” explained Dr. Elizabeth Mullans, a dermatologist in Houston, Texas. You can also use a large bucket or utility sink ― anything with enough space to fully submerge the fabrics Next, add your stripping mixture: ¼ cup Borax ¼ cup washing soda ½ cup laundry detergent of your choice The Borax and washing soda are laundry boosters, which remove hard water minerals in fabrics. “That way you’ll really be able to tell what a difference laundry stripping makes, even on clothes that you thought were clean,” she said. “While this laundry stripping trend seems to have gained popularity with many consumers, our research and laundry expertise suggests that there are more effective methods to remove build-up on fabrics,” said Jennifer Ahoni, Tide senior scientist.