Emma Miller
You don’t always need a super laundry detergent for the perfect color, just a few bay leaves. Every housewife has her own perfect laundry secrets, but did you know that the wow effect can be achieved simply by putting a bay leaf in the washing machine? Of course, such an “experiment” is quite skeptical at first, but it’s worth a try.
The bay leaf in the washing machine was put by our grandmothers. The older generation definitely knows about this trick, but with the advent of the era of a huge range of washing agents, this method has suddenly been forgotten. Despite this, there are quite a few reviews on the Internet about “laurel” in the washing machine. Although, you can ask your mother, grandmother, aunt, or even your neighbor about this method.
What does one put a bay leaf in the washing machine for?
Over time, most clothes lose their color due to regular washing, wear and tear, and questionable quality. This is a problem for many of us, especially when the item has become our favorite.
“Lavrushka” can help freshen the fabric, preserve its color, and even make it brighter.
How to use the bay leaf for laundry?
There are several ways to wash with a bay leaf. Each of them is beneficial, but sometimes housewives modernize the recipe. Let’s look at a few ways.
- Method 1: Mix 10 bay leaves and 4 tablespoons of baking soda in a small bag, and then put it in the drum of the machine along with your clothes. Wash at a temperature of at least 30 degrees.
The result: you will be delighted with the colors of your clothes. They will be bright and shiny. - Method 2: Place your laundry in a large basin. Now prepare the bay broth. Boil 10 bay leaves and 4 tablespoons of baking soda in a saucepan. Stir and leave on the heat for about 20 minutes, and then let the liquid cool. Pour the cold liquid into a basin and leave it in all day. After that, wash your clothes the usual way.
The result: a guaranteed rich color in your clothes.
