Don’t Be Fooled: Debunking Laundry Myths About Aspirin and Black Pepper

While the internet is full of laundry hacks, some are more effective than others. Adding aspirin or black pepper to your washing machine falls under the category of myths that can potentially harm your clothes or machine. Here’s why these methods aren’t recommended:

The Case Against Aspirin:

• Ineffective for Whitening: Aspirin lacks the cleaning power to effectively whiten clothes. It might contain mild salicylic acid, but that’s not strong enough to tackle tough stains or overall garment dullness.
• Potential Damage: The acidic nature of aspirin could potentially irritate skin or damage delicate fabrics, especially silk or wool.

Black Pepper Doesn’t Exfoliate:

• Unnecessary Exfoliation: Clothes don’t need exfoliation like your skin. Modern detergents are formulated to clean fibers without needing an abrasive like pepper.
• Risk of Clogging: Ground black pepper could potentially clog drains or even malfunction your washing machine if enough accumulates.

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