Baking soda is another grandmother's trick to improve washing effectiveness [8].
### Benefits:
* **Deodorizer:** Helps eliminate embedded odors in fabrics [8].
* **Whitening and Brightening:** Contributes to making laundry whiter and colors brighter [8].
* **Detergent Booster:** Increases detergent effectiveness, allowing for deeper cleaning.
### How to Use:
Add 1/2 cup of baking soda directly into the washing machine drum with your usual detergent [8].
## 3. Aspirin (for white laundry)
The use of aspirin to whiten laundry is a circulating tip, although its effectiveness is sometimes debated [9].
### Benefits (according to some sources):
* **Whitening:** The acetylsalicylic acid in aspirin could help break down stains and brighten whites [10].
