What is fabric softener really used for?

Homemade fabric softener will perfume your laundry when machine washing. The laundry will be more resistant thanks to this softener and easier to iron because it eliminates creases when it comes out of the machine.

Homemade fabric softener vs. classic fabric softener

The problem with fabric softener you buy in the supermarket is that you don't really know what ingredients it contains.

Here are the negative sides:

• May cause allergies
• Pollutes water with industrial products used
• Filled with preservatives
• The softener is not made for washing laundry dedicated to the kitchen (for washing or drying food), the substances can be toxic

If you opt for a homemade fabric softener, you will know the composition. In addition, you can choose the scent that your laundry will have, you are free to put the essential oil of your choice. 

Homemade liquid and powdered fabric softener recipes:

Ingredients for liquid homemade fabric softener:

• Water
• White vinegar
• Essential oil

Mix all the ingredients together, stirring vigorously. The essential oil will perfume your laundry, choose the one that suits you best. Be careful not to put too much vinegar because it can damage the elastic bands of your laundry. Once the mixture is made, put the homemade fabric softener in a bottle that you will use for each machine.

For your information, the vinegar will clean your machine and eliminate limescale. It also takes care of the laundry and preserves the color. In addition, you should know that white vinegar does not leave an odor on your laundry, so go for it. And, at the same time as washing your laundry, it will maintain the drum and the ducts of your washing machine.

Ingredients for homemade fabric softener powder:

• Baking soda
• Coarse salt
• Essential oil

Tip : Prepare your homemade fabric softener powder a few weeks in advance so that the essential oil is well impregnated into the preparation.

In a container that you will use every day, pour the salt and the essential oil. Once the salt is well impregnated with the oil, add the bicarbonate while mixing the whole preparation.

To use, put 2 tablespoons in the compartment provided for homemade fabric softener. Your laundry will come out fresh and in the absence of vinegar it will be soft.

These two homemade fabric softener recipe ideas will put classic fabric softener aside!

More tips for your homemade fabric softener:

- Lemon juice is a perfect ingredient to play the role of homemade softener on your laundry, especially when it's white. It will make your laundry less rough thanks to its anti-limescale power. Squeeze a whole lemon into the softener compartment and you have a homemade softener. Economical and quick!

- The steam from your iron can bring this softness to your cotton or linen laundry.

- The washing ball, a zero waste alternative that will save you electricity and water. Practical, right? It will reduce limescale and make your laundry soft.

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