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How to Make the Laurel and Bicarbonate Remedy
Step 1: Boil the Laurel and Water
🔹 Add 4 cups of water to a pot or saucepan and bring to a boil.
🌿 Once boiling, add 1 tablespoon of dried laurel leaves (or 10 drops of laurel essential oil for a quicker method). Let it simmer for about 10 minutes to allow the laurel to infuse the water with its natural oils.
Step 2: Add Baking Soda
🔹 Remove the pot from the heat and strain out the laurel leaves (if using dried leaves). If you’ve used essential oil, you can skip the straining.
🔹 Stir in 1 tablespoon of baking soda into the hot laurel-infused water. This will create a natural, cleansing solution.
Step 3: Soak Your Laundry
🧺 Fill a large basin or bucket with cool water and add your faded laundry.
💧 Pour the laurel and bicarbonate mixture over your clothes and submerge them completely.
🔄 Let them soak for 1 to 2 hours. The baking soda will work to gently lift stains, while the laurel helps rejuvenate the colors.
Step 4: Wash and Rinse
🔹 After soaking, wash your clothes as usual in the washing machine or by hand.
🔹 Rinse thoroughly to ensure there is no residue left from the remedy.
Step 5: Dry and Enjoy
☀️ Hang your clothes to dry, preferably in natural sunlight, which helps enhance the brightness of colors.
Tips & Variations
🌿 For a Stronger Scent – Add extra laurel oil to the remedy if you prefer a more fragrant solution.
🧴 Essential Oil Option – If you don’t have dried laurel leaves, laurel essential oil is a great substitute. Just add 10-15 drops directly into the solution.
👚 Pre-Treat Stubborn Stains – For areas with particularly faded or stained spots, apply the laurel and bicarbonate mixture directly to the fabric and let it sit for 15-20 minutes before soaking.
💧 Cold Water Soak – For delicate fabrics, use cold water instead of warm or hot to avoid damaging them.
Final Thoughts
This DIY remedy with laurel and bicarbonate is an amazing, natural way to restore your clothes and bring back their vibrant colors without using harsh chemicals. Whether you’re dealing with faded shirts, jeans, or dull towels, this simple solution will help refresh them while also being gentle on the fabric.
Try this eco-friendly, cost-effective remedy and watch as your clothes look as good as new! 🌿👕💧
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