I've been using vinegar in my laundry for over a year now, and find my clothes are cleaner and softer and my washing machine seems to be cleaner and odor-free. Just put 1/2 cup to a cup of white vinegar in the rinse cycle. You'd think your clothes would come out smelling like salad! But, no hint of vinegar odor can be detected. I don't use fabric softener in the washer or dryer sheets - this is all you need, so it's cheap. ... View related article.