Outdated hygiene practices that are far from clean

Soaking Clothes in Urine to Remove Stains

Before washing machines and detergents, people had to get creative when doing laundry. One of the most effective cleaning agents? Aged urine. The ammonia it contained helped remove stains and revive fabrics, making it a staple of antique laundry practices.

As disgusting as it may sound, soaking clothes in urine was a common practice. Today, thanks to stain-removing pods and fabric softeners, at least we’re spared the smell of this old-time “miracle cleaner.”