Fabric can get pretty filthy sometimes, especially when we purchase items second-hand. When it comes to old fabric, there's usually some old grime packed into it that people struggle to get out. To solve this disgusting dilemma, people have taken to TikTok, as usual, and developed a viral trend of laundry stripping to get all of the gunk out of any and all fabrics.
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The 'Laundry Stripping' Trend Has People Realizing Their Clothes Aren't As Clean As They Thought
Laundry stripping is basically a deep cleaning.
The cringe-worthy truth is, most washing machines don't get the cleaning job done and there's a lot more dirt packed into our fabrics than we realized. So, this deep cleaning method deep soaks the fabric and gets all of the filth out of the clothes and makes the bathtub pretty murky.
You'll need a few ingredients to get started.
While some people think outside the box to make it their own, most people have been using borax, which is a powdery white sodium-based substance used for cleaning, laundry detergent, and regular baking soda. However, some people throw in some extras, like fabric softener, laundry bars, and more.
People soak their clothings for varying time periods.
Some people let their clothing and fabrics soak for two hours while others even soak them overnight. Either way, each fabric leaves a disgusting trace of dirt and other filth behind.
People are loving their finished products.
Cloth goes in looking yucky and comes out looking pristine and clean. It's no wonder that this has become a viral trend, as it's become a game changer for many looking for a hack for the cleanest fabrics possible.
People use this technique to strip a variety of fabrics.
From rugs, hats, couch covers, clothing and more, people are putting all kinds of fabric to the test when it comes to laundry stripping.
However, some people don't think this hack is particularly clever.
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One commenter points out that this supposedly groundbreaking hack is literally just hand-washing clothes in the bath tub. Hand-washing has been around for far longer than washing machines, and yet people are acting like they've discovered something new and innovative.
Others are convinced that this is revolutionary.
There are people that have been completely blown away by their results and are definitely not shy about hyping up this trend that has over a million people tuning in.
There are also people that are completely grossed out.
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No matter what the results may be, there are people definitively opting out of this one. We can hardly blame them, after soaking your fabrics, you never know what you're going to find.
For those feeling brave, it's time to give it a try.
The key is to let all of the ingredients dissolve in cold or room temperature water and decide how long you think your fabric should soak. As for cleaning up all of the grime, that's its own messy journey.
Let us know what you think of this laundry stripping TikTok trend in the comments and if you plan to give it a try.
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