Listen To The Experts: Debunking Laundry Myths
When it comes to the dilemma of doing laundry, we're often inclined to go for hacks we’ve learned from our mothers. We also tend to trust the internet with our newly bought clothes—which are often ruined at the end of our little experiments. Some laundry myths have disguised themselves as useful hacks. While others may actually be beneficial in certain contexts—which aren’t, however, always demarcated. The following are some commonly believed myths about laundry: Club Soda Takes Precedence Over Water Many people swear by club soda mixed with salt when it comes to dealing with stains. They claim that the effervescence of club soda can agitate the fibers and makes them release stains. The logic behind this is partially correct, but it doesn't mean that club soda works better than water. Agitation and wetting are essential steps if you don't want a stain to set permanently. However, the movement of the carbonated bubbles in the soda has little to do with agita...