The Ultimate Laundry Reset: Say Goodbye to Hidden Dirt and Grime! 

Today, I’m diving into my favorite laundry hacks—laundry stripping. Laundry stripping is a game-changer, and it’s all about getting rid of the built-up dirt, oils, and detergent residues that regular washing just can’t tackle. Ready to learn how? Let’s roll up our sleeves and get started! 

What You’ll Need: 
• Borax (the powerhouse mineral that’s been saving laundry for generations) 
• Powdered Laundry Soap (your usual detergent works, but powdered packs a punch) 
• Washing Soda (aka soda ash, this boosts your detergent’s cleaning power) 
• Dawn Dish Soap (because if it can cut through grease on your dishes, imagine what it does for fabric!) 

Step-by-Step Laundry Stripping Process: 
1. Fill the Tub: Start by filling your bathtub (or a large laundry tub) with the hottest water your tap can muster. You want it steaming—this helps open up the fibers in the fabric, allowing all the gunk to loosen up. 
2. Mix in the Magic: Add ¼ cup of Borax, ¼ cup of washing soda, and ¼ cup of powdered laundry soap into the hot water. Swirl it around to make sure everything dissolves completely. 
3. Add Dawn Dish Soap: Just a couple of tablespoons will do. 
4. Soak Your Laundry: Drop in your clean laundry (yes, it needs to be freshly washed) and let it soak. I recommend giving it a good stir every hour or so to help the solution really work its way through the fabric. 
5. Watch the Magic Happen: This is the fun (and usually really gross) part. After a few hours, you’ll start to see the water change color—this is all the dirt, sweat, and leftover detergent coming out of your fabrics. Keep soaking for 4-6 hours, or even overnight for heavily used items like workout gear or towels. 
6. Rinse and Rewash: Once your fabrics have had a good soak, drain the tub and wring out the excess water. Toss everything back into the washing machine for a rinse cycle with no detergent, and let them air dry or tumble dry as usual. 

Why It Works 
So why does laundry stripping work so well? Over time, clothes and towels or sheets accumulate body oils, minerals from water, and detergent residues. These build up in the fibers, leaving your laundry feeling stiff, dingy, smelly or less absorbent. The combination of Borax, washing soda, and Dawn cuts through these residues, giving your fabrics a fresh start. 

When to Strip Your Laundry 
Laundry stripping isn’t something you need to do every week (thank goodness!), but it’s great for those items that see heavy use or just need a refresh. Think towels, sheets, activewear, and those “favorite” pieces that have seen better days. Aim to strip your laundry every few months, or whenever you notice your fabrics losing their softness and freshness. 

There’s something so satisfying about giving your laundry a deep clean and seeing just how much grime gets left behind in a regular wash. Laundry stripping is like hitting the reset button on your fabrics, and the results speak for themselves—softer, fresher, and truly clean clothes that feel like new again. 

Give it a try and let me know how it goes! I guarantee you’ll be amazed at the difference. Happy laundry!