Raise your hand if you're one of the many people who swear by scent boosters to keep their laundry smelling fresh for longer.
If you're a fan of this product but don't want to spend a few bucks on laundry scent every week, look no further…because a clever woman has a genius way to make your own scent on the cheap Because you shared it.
And the best part? You only need 3 ingredients.
In a clip shared to TikTok (@hayley_homeedmumof2), Hayley shares a simple hack that makes doing laundry easier and cheaper as you can buy ingredients in bulk.
Not only that, she claims that one of the ingredients helps clean hard water better, meaning you'll get even cleaner laundry.
So what exactly do we mean by DIY mixes?
You can make a lot so you don't have to go to the store and buy everything every week.
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The mother of two explains that you will first need citric acid.
“Citric acid cleans the water and doesn't make it hard, so your laundry comes out super clean,” she says.
Next, she advises mixing this with equal parts bicarbonate of soda, then adding a drop of essence. Essence can be purchased in bulk on Amazon or eBay for around £10.
“If you make a lot, you won't have to go to the store and buy everything every week,” she added.
Once mixed, she explains, transfer it to an airtight storage container and use half a cup each time you wash.
The clip has since gone viral, racking up 110,000 views and some comments from very impressed social media users.
“I love this!” complimented one person.
The second person suggested: “You can also install this in your kitchen sink drain, bathroom, and toilet.”
“I would do the same thing and take the citric acid and use it as a carpet freshener or mattress freshener (or add the oil to scented alcohol to make a room spray). But maybe You already know all this.
“That's amazing, and it's so cheap, right?”
Haley responded: “Yes, 100%, I use it for a variety of things.”
Meanwhile, one person said, “I love making homemade stuff…soda crystal is my go-to.”
Tips for cleaning white sneakers
- Mixing a little baking soda with your laundry detergent will brighten your sweatshirt.
- If the kicker has stubborn stains or is particularly dirty, you may need to repeat the cleaning process.
- Stuff the sneakers with newspaper or kitchen paper to keep their shape while drying.