Vinegar: The Key to Whiter Whites and Softer Towels (But Most People Use It Wrong). Here’s the Right Way.

Vinegar’s antifungal properties help inhibit mildew growth and remove existing spores.

For mildew treatment:

Soak affected fabrics in a solution of 1 part distilled white vinegar to 1 part water for at least one hour before washing.
After soaking, wash normally with detergent in hot water if the fabric care label allows.
Repeat treatment for stubborn mildew stains or odors.

Using vinegar regularly as a rinse additive can also prevent mildew buildup by keeping fabrics free from residues that trap moisture.

6. Vinegar and detergent residue

Detergent residues left behind after