Use 1/4 cup white vinegar as a natural fabric softener. 

 

Before using your woolen or cotton blankets when the weather turns cold, wash them in the gentle cycle with 2 1/2 cups of white vinegar. 

 

For tough stains make a paste of baking soda and white vinegar and scrub before washing. 

 

Use white vinegar for ironing creases or removing salt stains from shoes or boots.