{"id":6700,"date":"2024-04-15T04:54:21","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T04:54:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/?p=6700"},"modified":"2024-04-15T04:54:22","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T04:54:22","slug":"heres-why-you-should-add-bay-leaves-to-the-machine-while-washing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/?p=6700","title":{"rendered":"Here&#8217;s why you should add bay leaves to the machine while washing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Back to basics: the use of bay leaf<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our ancestors had in-depth knowledge of the virtues of natural products, among which&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.santeplusmag.com\/111122062-quels-sont-les-bienfaits-des-feuilles-de-laurier-pour-laver-le-sol-entretien-et-menage-02-04-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bay leaf<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;occupies a special place. Used for generations for its culinary benefits, it also proves to be an excellent substitute for modern fabric softeners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Indeed, bay leaf, thanks to its unique properties, can&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>revive the softness of your laundry, delicately perfume it, preserve its colors and protect it against fading.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to enjoy the benefits of bay leaf<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For direct washing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Place a few bay leaves in a cloth bag and place it in the drum of your washing machine. This method prevents leaves from scattering on your clothes while diffusing their properties during the wash cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pre-soak your laundry:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For an even more pronounced effect, opt for pre-soaking your laundry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prepare a decoction by boiling 10 to 15 bay leaves in a liter of water for 3 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Let it steep for 20 to 30 minutes before straining and allowing the solution to cool.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pour the infusion into a tray of water and soak the laundry for a few hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then proceed with washing as usual.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This method is particularly recommended for colored textiles. For light fabrics, it is best to avoid&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.santeplusmag.com\/111123156-comment-utiliser-les-feuilles-de-laurier-pour-attirer-la-chance-et-la-prosperite-vie-pratique-autres-25-04-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bay leaves<\/a>&nbsp;, as they may slightly alter the shade. In this case, adding two tablespoons of salt to the wash cycle may prove beneficial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why adopt this method?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In addition to the undeniable economic aspect, the use of bay leaf for linen care is part of an ecological and healthy approach.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unlike chemical softeners, it does not add artificial substances to your clothes and wash water, helping to preserve the environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In addition, this ancestral method promotes a return to more natural and environmentally friendly practices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>By integrating&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.santeplusmag.com\/111121346-pourquoi-beaucoup-de-gens-mettent-ils-des-feuilles-de-laurier-devant-leur-porte-pour-une-raison-tres-speciale-maison\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>bay leaf<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>&nbsp;&nbsp;into your washing routine, you are choosing a natural, effective and economical alternative, while reconnecting with traditions that have proven themselves over generations.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read also:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.santeplusmag.com\/111126775-lastuce-de-mamie-pour-secher-vos-vetements-en-15-minutes-en-hiver-entretien-du-linge\/\">Grandma&#8217;s tip for drying your clothes in 15 minutes in winter<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.santeplusmag.com\/111124819-11-astuces-pour-blanchir-les-vetements-entretien-du-linge-04-06-2023\/\">12 tips for whitening laundry<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.santeplusmag.com\/111124372-comment-nettoyer-le-tiroir-a-lessive-de-la-machine-a-laver-avec-du-citron-entretien-du-linge-11-05-2023\/\">Cleaning your washing machine with lemon: the step-by-step guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Back to basics: the use of bay leaf Our ancestors had in-depth knowledge of the virtues of natural products, among which&nbsp;&nbsp;bay leaf&nbsp;&nbsp;occupies a special place. Used for generations for its culinary benefits, it also proves to be an excellent substitute for modern fabric softeners. Indeed, bay leaf, thanks to its unique properties, can&nbsp;&nbsp;revive the softness&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6702,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6700","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6700","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=6700"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6700\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6703,"href":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6700\/revisions\/6703"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/6702"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=6700"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=6700"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=6700"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}