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ELI5: Why do baking soda and vinegar make my towels really clean?
gpt
baking soda makes water all cuddly, vinegar acts as a mild bleaching agent and also makes water slightly acidic.  Dirt loves a cuddle in acidic water, so together, they make the dirt leave the towel and go into the water.