Orange County Register

Today’s tip comes from The Road Less Traveled owner Delilah Snell.

People always ask me about what to wash their clothes with. Nowadays, there are a number of great products that are not only eco-sensitive, but which can save you $ and time.

• Ecover: I LOVE this company, use everything they make, but their laundry detergent is super popular.
• Baking soda: Add baking soda — a ½ cup at the most – to your laundry. It softens the water, making your soap more effective. It’s also cheap and non toxic.
• Vinegar: It makes the smell go away. Add a ½ cup at the most.
• Soap Nuts: Great and uber-natural laundry soap, this Chinese berry is perfect for baby diapers, sensitive skin and people who do not like to deal with detergents … just drop the bag in!

Delilah Snell lectures on green living and food preservation throughout Southern California. To learn more about green products, you can visit Delilah at the The Road Less Traveled in Santa Ana or check out her blog, Project Small.

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