Can baking soda be used as a water softener in the washing machine?

Any other tips on washing cloth diapers?Can baking soda be used as a water softener in the washing machine?
Baking soda affects the pH of the wash water. It can boost the effectiveness of liquid detergents and bleach, and help deodorize the laundry.Can baking soda be used as a water softener in the washing machine?
never ever use baking soda in a washing machine it breaks downe innto a messy paste like formu;la that wil gum up the washing machines hoses and pumps etc never never!! Report Abuse

Baking soda helps to modify the washing power of your detergent. Borax added to the wash will also do this. Adding vinegar to the rinse will help to release the soap from the clothes and help to make them cleaner.
Yes it can
YES YES I HAVE WHAT THEY CALL HARD WATER SO YES IT DOES
yes! it depends the quality of water
Yes.


Soak them in a bucket with some Biz before washing.
Yes, it is very good in the wash. I usually buy the biggest box I can find. Sometimes I find it at BigLots for less money than the stores, I also watch for sales.





I use about 1/2 cup per load and it works wonders.
Yes, it can. Aside from removing odors, baking soda is also an effective ';softener.';


';Water softeners work by adding some type of salt to the water, which exchanges the ';hard'; calcium and magnesium ions in water for ';soft'; sodium ions, so actually any salt will do--sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) is fine. Just add enough so that the water feels ';slippery.';
Baking soda is suposed to be used for odors and good for diapers and clothing has a fresh smell and very soft.
of course it can,but im not so sure,your washingmachine would like that..,prolly beter look into manual,or contact the dealer before you try it..
No but borox can