Did you know invisible minerals in hard water combine with body oils and dirt to trap residues in fabrics, leading to dingy whites and dull darks? 

invisible minerals in hard water combine with body oils and dirt to traping residues in fabrics      Closer look of a T-shirt        

VINEGAR ALONE ISN’T POWERFUL ENOUGH

While many might turn to DIY vinegar cleansing solutions, the vinegar you buy at the store isn't concentrated enough to clean on its own, especially when mixed with water. In fact, vinegar’s low pH gets neutralized almost immediately when it comes into contact with water, meaning it loses its cleaning power almost as soon as you use it.

9 Elements' formulation supercharges the power of vinegar with the perfect concentrations of plant-based cleaning ingredients to give you the effective clean you're looking for. Just one capful of 9 Elements has the cleaning power of 5 CUPS of vinegar. 

Graphic picture of 5 cups of vinegar that has the same cleaning power as one cap of 9 Elements product

9 Elements gives you the best of vinegar without the things you don’t want. And with never more than 9 ingredients, it’s an easy choice for an everyday, effective clean. Try it out for yourself by following the steps below!

TRY OUR 20 MINUTE FABRIC SOAK TO RESTORE FADED FABRICS

What you'll need:

9 Elements Purifying Softener or  9 Elements Laundry Detergent

- Large bucket, sink, or tub

- Water


STEP 1.
Using the water temperature recommended on the care tag label, fill your bucket, sink, or tub with enough water to fully submerge the garment.

STEP 2.
Add the following recommended amounts of either 9 Elements Purifying Softener or 9 Elements Laundry Detergent to the water.

9 Elements Laundry Detergent: 2/3 cup of detergent to 9 1/3 cups of water. If more solution is needed to submerge the garment, increase the amounts proportionately (7% detergent to 93% water).

9 Elements Purifying Softener1/2 cup of softener to 9 1/2 cups of water. If more solution is needed to submerge the garment, increase the amounts proportionately (5% softener to 95% water).

STEP 3.
Soak the garment for 20 minutes then rinse thoroughly.

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Scientist testing a piece of fabric in 9 Elements products