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How To Soften T-shirts With Salt (Step by Step)

Not loving the feel of a rough, starchy t-shirt? Follow these steps to make it feel as soft and comfortable as your favorite vintage tee.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 days
Total Time 3 days 5 minutes
Servings 1 soft t-shirt
Author Jill Nystul

Equipment

  • Bucket
  • Stiff t-shirt

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup salt
  • 1 quart warm water

Instructions

  • Add the warm water and salt to a bucket and stir until dissolved.
    A bucket with salt and warm water and a spoon being used for dissolving it.
  • Place the shirt in the salty water and let it soak for 3 days, stirring once daily.
    A person soaking a t-shirt in a bucket full of water.
  • Remove the shirt from the bucket, then wash and dry as usual.
    A person taking out soaked shirt from the washing machine.

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