Bleach whitens and sanitizes but should be used with care and not on delicate fabrics like wool or silk. Baking soda is a gentler alternative that deodorizes, lifts stains, boosts detergent, and ...

If you're like most people, you probably assume that your washing machine is the cleanest appliance in the house. After all, it spends all of its active time agitating away with hot water and soap!

Baking soda is a versatile household cleaner in the laundry room, too. Here’s how to use baking soda in laundry, from pretreating stains to freshening fabrics.