#WhiteVinegar and #WoolDryerBalls are two of my favorites!

7 Natural, Homemade Alternatives to #FabricSoftener

"Fabric softeners might make our clothes feel cozy and fresh, but that comes at a cost. They contain harmful #petrochemicals that don't biodegrade easily and come packaged in single-use plastic.

‍These chemicals build up on your clothes over time, reducing fabric absorbency, which makes it harder to get them clean over time. Plus, traditional fabric softener can damage washing machines or compromise the flame-retardant properties of safety wear.

‍But you don't have to live without soft, fresh-smelling laundry. Here are some natural, homemade fabric softeners that get the job done without the downsides..."

Learn more:
https://www.thecommons.earth/blog/7-natural-homemade-alternatives-to-fabric-softener

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7 Natural, Homemade Alternatives to Fabric Softener

Fabric softeners contain harmful petrochemicals that don't biodegrade easily and come packaged in single-use plastic. Here are some natural, homemade alternatives that can get the job done without the downsides.

Success, I Think

Go back in time two posts and look at the picture I shared of my Fender Bassbreaker 18/30 amplifier with something that appears to be mold covering the imitation tweed. I don’t know where that came from. I don’t know why it’s on that amplifier but not on either of the other two Bassbreaker products I own (the Bassbreaker15 watt amp and the 1×12 extension speaker cabinet).

It’s gross.

I found a post on reddit that suggested using white vinegar to clean off whatever that mold looking shit is. I guess mold growing on tweed amps is a thing? I’ll share a screen shot of the post here:

I went grocery shopping today and picked up a bottle of white vinegar. I just finished sponging off the amp and it looks like it worked. I am mostly pleased with the results. The only negative I can see at this point (assuming whatever that shit was doesn’t just grow back immediately) is that now my amp smells like vinegar… and so does my cellar… and so do I. Oh well.

It looks good so far though.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/robj_1971/54405724679/in/datetaken/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/robj_1971/54405724684/in/datetaken/

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