What is fabric softener really used for?

Homemade fabric softener will add fragrance to your laundry during machine washing. This fabric softener will make your laundry more durable and easier to iron because it eliminates wrinkles as soon as it comes out of the machine.

Homemade fabric softener vs. traditional 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
• Fabric softener is not intended for washing kitchen linen (for washing or drying food), the substances can be toxic.

If you opt for a homemade fabric softener, you'll know the ingredients. Plus, you can choose the scent your laundry will have; you're free to add the essential oil of your choice.

Recipes for homemade liquid and powder fabric softeners:

Ingredients for liquid homemade fabric softener:

• Water
• White vinegar
• Essential oil

Combine all the ingredients, stirring vigorously. The essential oil will scent your laundry; choose the one that suits you best. Be careful not to use too much vinegar, as it can damage the elastic bands on your laundry. Once the mixture is complete, add the homemade fabric softener to a bottle that you can use for each load.

For your information, vinegar will clean your washing machine and remove limescale. It also cares for your laundry and preserves its color. Also, be aware that white vinegar doesn't leave any odor on your laundry, so go for it. And, while washing your laundry, it will also maintain the drum and pipes 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 absorbed into the preparation.

In a container that you will use daily, pour the salt and essential oil. Once the salt is well soaked in the oil, add the baking soda and mix everything together.

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

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

Other tips for your homemade fabric softener:

- Lemon juice is a perfect ingredient to play the role of homemade fabric 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 fabric softener compartment and you have a homemade fabric softener. Economical and quick!

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

- The laundry ball, a zero-waste alternative that will save you electricity and water. Practical, isn't it? It will reduce limescale and make your laundry soft.

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