What are Vinegar and Baking Soda used for?
Vinegar is used to adjust the pH and also as a fabric softener. If you have problems with odors you may want to try it to see of it helps. You can use a Downey ball filled with vinegar or put it in the fabric softener dispenser in your washer during the first wash. Baking Soda may be used to help detergent clean more effectively and to adjust pH. It is really personal preference if you want to use these or not. They are usually not necessary.