To remove stale odors in the wash, add baking soda and hang out to dry in the sunshine.
Take a 12 oz plastic cup and pour it half full of liquid Tide then pour just about equal amount of Dreft onto that and mix it up and apply to ANY baby stain. I use a paintbrush to brush it onto my baby’s clothes. Let it dry and wash
1/2 c. salt food coloring 1 T. alum 1 T. vegetable oil Mix together, then bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add food coloring, then pour over flour mixture and stir. It will be lumpy. Knead thoroughly as soon as it is cool enough to handle. Keep in airtight
box Dreft laundry soap1 ( 1/2 gallon) box of Epson Salt Mix the two and keep in airtight container. Smells fresh and water feels soft.