Need Tips on Using Liquid Fabric Softener

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RE: Need Tips on Using Liquid Fabric Softener

Hi, I was wondering if I need to rinse fabric softener out of my clothes. I use it in the machine and it goes in the final rinse but if I wash by hand do I leave the condition in or rinse it out. Thanks.

Post By Sue (Guest Post)

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I also use the Downy Ball and it works just great! I would recommend it!

Post By Anonymous (Guest Post)

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My clothes never smell like the fabric softener I use, I've tried use both the liquid and dryer, and when I'm done I smell nothing. What could I be doing wrong?

Post By monie (Guest Post)

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Has anyone heard that diluted fabric softner can be used on furniture the same as febreeze and does the same job getting the smell out of fabrics?

Post By jabber (Guest Post)

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I just learned of a tip from another site that works great!! I dilute Suavitel fabric softener because it is SO powerful. Then keep an old tupperware style container with some of this diluted fabric softener. Cut 1 or 2 sponges in half and let them sit in the softener. When using the dryer, just squeeze out the sponge and throw it into the dryer load. Afterward, it goes right back into the tupperware container. This works great PLUS a bottle of fabric softener goes a VERY long way.......

Post by Daydream Believer

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Liquid fabric softener may be contributing to problems in the front loading washing machines becuase it may contribute to a build up that leads to mold and mildew growing in the machine.
There is a huge string of posts under "STINKY TOWELS?" where we are trying to get to the bottom of this, soooo I would suggest finding some other way to use the liquid fabric softener! It may not be good for your machine
wyo*krista

Post by wyoKrista

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Yes, remember many years ago they didn't have fabric softener dispensers. All they would do is add a capful of liquid fabric softener during the start of the rinse cycle. No problem. You're adding it to the water solution not directly to your fabrics.

Post by pgvidal

Towels

Remember not to EVER use liquid fabric softener (like in the washer) on towels. It coats the fibers and the towels SHED water rather than absorb it!!

I didn't believe it myself until a friend forced me to try this experiment: Take 2 identical towels or washclothes, boil them for an hour on the stove, in vineger water (1:1) for about an hour, changing the water several times. Then wash them, one in a load with fabric softener and one in a load without. You will be amazed at the difference!!

Also, if you want super soft towels, the secret is to get EVERYTHING out of them, in other words, rinse them twice with warm or hot water. My washer doesn't let me rinse in hot water so for my guest room towels I run the load through another entire cycle on sanitary.

Post By lhb (Guest Post)

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I'm sorry that I can not offer an answer but I had the SAME question....I got a free sample myself and now I guess that makes two of us who don't know what to do with the liquid fabric softener since we do not have a dispenser!

Editor's Note: Add it when the washer starts it's rinse cycle. When it is filling with the rinse water, add the fabric softener. It might be best to dilute it with water so that you make sure you don't stain the clothes.

Post By Alma (Guest Post)

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My dryer just broke a couple of weeks ago. I need advice. I don't have a clothes line. and i hang my clothes and towels on hangers in the bathroom. i put a cup of liquid fabric softener in the rinse cycle, but my towels dry hard and rough. i don't know what i'm doing wrong? help!

Post By Steph (Guest Post)

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If you want freshness and aromatic fragrances that are like Simple Pleasures but half the price try Suavitel. I use it and the fragrances is floral but soft. It retails for $3.29.

Post By Gonzalo (Guest Post)

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ive used tide faithfully. and ive found that downy is the only match to use along with it. they have a new product now that offers downy in the tide!..but i prefer to use it seperately.
kate

Post by kassi59

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i use tide. but i am looking for a fabric softener that makes my clothes smell fresh and better.

Post By jay-jay (Guest Post)

Watering down your regular fabric softener

I just read yesterday on another ezine that a reader had suggested watering down your regular fabric softener and put into a spray bottle. Before starting the dryer, spray a few sprays on a coffee filter. Then just throw it in. She says that one bottle of softener has lasted more than a year. I have not tried this idea, but intend to. I use the automatic ball and sometimes when I open the washer there is still quite a bit of softener left in the ball. Makes me really wonder what happens in the washer!

Lynn - Danbury, CT

Post by admin2

I buy liquid fabric softener for my dryer.

Due to allergies that I have with the fabric dryer sheets, I buy liquid fabric softener for my dryer. I put about a half-cup of softener in a spray bottle and put in about a half-cup of water. As long as a ratio of 1:1 is used you can fill your bottle with as much softener and water as needed. I shake the bottle to distribute the contents and using an old washcloth, I spray it with about five spritzes and toss it into the dryer with the clothes. I do this every time I use the dryer. When the "dryer sheet" gets too saturated, I throw it into the washer to wash it.

Caroline

Post by admin2

A bottle lasts forever.

Back when I used liquid fabric softener, I would pour a very small amount on an old piece of cloth and toss it into the dryer with the wet clothes. A bottle lasts forever. I no longer use fabric softener except when I am drying a piece of clothing that produces a lot of static; then I tear a piece off the sheet and add it to the dryer load. I read, a long time ago, that softener leaves a film on clothes (no surprise there, that's what stops the static) and they no longer absorb as well. I use Tide (less than recommended) and my clothes smell very good; that' all I need.

Denyse

Post by admin2

spray dispenser

I use liquid softener diluted with water in a spray dispenser, spray into dryer on wet clothes and this works great and I no longer buy dryer sheets! Which it seems like I was always doing!

TA in Colorado

Post by admin2

I like to dilute the softener a little.

The Downey ball fabric softener dispenser works pretty well. I like to dilute the softener a little. It still gives good results without "oversoftening".

Diane - Milledgeville, GA

Post by admin2

The ball made for liquid softener works great

The ball made for liquid softener works great unless your doing a second rinse on a load, then it must go in after the first rinse so it doesn't get rinsed out. I have used liquid in the dryer by just pouring a small amount on a clean dry washcloth, scrunching it up to make sure there are no drippies, and throwing it in the dryer with the wet load. The washcloth can be used up to 2 times before more softener is needed and can occasionally be laundered so it doesn't get crunchy :-)

KC - Austin, TX

Post by admin2

dilute

One good way to use liquid fabric softener frugally is to dilute 2 or 3 caps full with ~3 or 4 cups of water in a covered plastic container. Place regular kitchen sponges cut in half in the container. When you are ready to put a load in the dryer, squeeze the sponge almost dry and throw in the dryer as you would a fabric softener sheet. This does the same as a fabric softener sheet and makes your liquid softener go a long, long way. Put the sponge back in the bucket when the clothes are dry for the next use.

Shellie and Cheryl Fox

Post by admin2

Fabric Softener Question

I use the fabric softener ball, and it works very well. It does open when it is in the rinse cycle. I got the fabric softener ball free, because I contacted the company and they sent me a coupon.

Carol, Hobbs, NM

Post by admin2

Downy ball

I have used the Downy ball for fabric softener in my machine for years and it works great! You don't have to worry about putting the fabric softener during the rinse cycle, you just put it in with the detergent and go on with your other chores! I'd say it's definitely worth the minor expense!

Jen - Denton, MD

Post by admin2

wash cloth

If you don't get the answer you want; here's an idea. Wet a wash cloth with the fabric softener and throw it in the dryer with the laundry that needs to be dryed.

Kathy, Shari and Jaycee

Post by admin2

liquid fabric softener

For Amy who was given liquid fabric softener. I, too, was given a free gallon. I've read that you can pour a tablespoon or two onto an old washcloth or rag or something and toss into the dryer with your wet clothes. Since our water is naturally soft, I only use fabric softener with my husband's socks to cut down on the static cling. I have an old, holey potholder that I pour the fabric softener onto. Works well.

Betty

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