Essentially, laundry stripping is a washing method that removes detergent residue, fabric softener, minerals from hard water, and body oils that build up on your laundry over time.
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At home, soaking clothing and linens in hot water with a solution of borax will remove any residue from the fabric.
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Many cleaning bloggers have taken to strip washing because they use homemade laundry soap.
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Mixing your own laundry detergent can help you avoid chemicals and plastic packaging and save you money.
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On the other hand, these formulas often don't wash as well as store-bought detergents on clothes.
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Using DIY laundry soap will degrade materials like cotton towels over time, making them a prime candidate for a strip wash.
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People who wash their clothes often warn that the process can run off colors.
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A fabric that is not colored, the longer you soak it, the more likely it is to bleed.
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For this reason, you may want to use strip wash only for white bath towels and sheets.
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If you try the method on colored clothing, avoid mixing a red shirt with white socks or you could end up with accidentally dyed socks.
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Also, make sure you don't soak the clothing for too long, and check the clothing every hour to see if the dye is bleeding.