RE: I'll Never Buy Commercial Fabric Softener Again!
Guest poster here. I need some opinions. If there was a Febreze clone for half the price:with the same formula, that worked better with fewer sprays, had the same scents, plus a few custom scents (lavender, tropical, plus any most requested ones), came in a 48oz bottle vs. Febreze's 27oz bottle, and could be bought online/eBay for around $4.00 (plus $2-4 shipping) would anyone buy it?
The reason I ask is, I have a friend who's developed a Febreze clone that's near-identical, jsut slightly more concentrated, and he's trying to decide whether to sell it online, or just mix it up for friends & family. He wants to know if it was ever sold online, would anyone possibly consider trying it? And if so, what would you consider to be fair price, good size in ounces, and worth the 2-3 day...spray-delay? from buying online.
I think we can ALL agree that Febreze is WAY overpriced ($5.75 for 27oz bottle here in NC). I mean, not only is it 97% water (!) but it's also been premium priced solely due to its popularity. According to my chemist pal, it's nowhere near that expensive to make, even in small batches.
Any comments or scent suggestiona/recommendations would be appreciated either in this thread or email to kelaniz at ye olde gmail.com Personally, I hope he starts selling it. I wouldn't mind having a 55 gallon drum in my closet as my secret weapon vs my cat :)
Thanks in advance! - Kelani
Posted on 10/28/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: I'll Never Buy Commercial Fabric Softener Again!
Kill static with a loosely balled piece of foil in the dryer. It will eventually tighten up and fall apart - cheap to replace. I've been doing this for years - NO STATIC AT ALL in our clothes!
Posted on 04/07/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: I'll Never Buy Commercial Fabric Softener Again!
Just wondering......
If you have a fabric softener dispenser, built into the washing machine, would you use this homemade softener the same way as the store bought one? I would LOVE to make my own, saving money, and no more lugging bottles, less re cycling too!
Thanks, Jgs
Posted on 04/01/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: I'll Never Buy Commercial Fabric Softener Again!
Wal-mart or most major discount stores sell them next to the Downy F.S., but I usually see the display empty. You can talk to your local store manager and have them hold one for you or call you when they come in. Some are nice enough to do that.
Posted on 03/26/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I've been looking for those Downy Balls but can't find them. Does anybody know what store carries them? I live in San Antonio, Tx. Thanks!
I'll try the advice on your softener but want a downy ball to do it.
Posted on 03/26/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: I'll Never Buy Commercial Fabric Softener Again!
Okay, I did it by halving the recipe. I used my Mighty small All bottle (32 oz, and the detergent really is concentrated!) I tried it on one load using my machine dispenser (truly frugal, gotta use what I got!) - one capful of rinse & one capful of water. Had a little Baking Soda residue in it, but not too bad. The clothes looked like they had no residue, and I threw them in the dryer. I was so excited I kept checking them! I had other clothes hang drying, and threw them in for comparison. All the clothes I used with the rinse were SOFT, but still had the static. THe other ones weren't soft. I am SOLD! The lint catcher had NO baking soda on it. So I marked the instructions on the bottle, and hopefully my friend that does his laundry here will try it, instead of those sheets! Thanks for this recipe, I can't wait to see how my towels will feel!
Posted on 03/22/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
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How about if you mix all ingredients in a large container and stir. Then pour into bottle??
Posted on 02/25/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: I'll Never Buy Commercial Fabric Softener Again!
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I've been using the baking soda/vinegar and water for the past few months. Great find!
Posted on 02/17/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Thanks for posting this I will have to try this out .
Posted on 02/17/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I have been using this recipe for years. It is the best in my opinion. I don't use the essential oils, I prefer the smell of plain old clean laundry (especially just off the clothesline outside).
If you also steer clear of synthetic fabrics and stick to natural fibres like cotton, etc. you will have less problems with static as well.
Posted on 10/13/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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HOW AWSUM!!! im 13 and i hate it when my clothes get all SC (static clingy) so from now im im using THIS!! all u moms out there that make this site possible keep up the good work
Posted on 09/25/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
Essential Oils
These can be found at pretty much any healthfood store... they come in all kinds of different scents. We use the eucalyptis in the cold mist vaporizor when my girls have colds and it eases the coughing and congestion.
Initially, the cost of the oils seems expensive but they has for a LONG time.
Posted on 08/22/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Where do you purchase the essential oils?
Posted on 08/22/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Thank you for posting this Melissa.
Posted on 08/21/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I had heard once from one dryer repairman not to use Bounce softener sheets ever as they will leave a residue on the sensor in your dryer and it will dry too hot....another repairman said he'd never heard of that. I quit using dryer sheets and use the softener now...I am going to try this tho. Thanks for the tip.
Posted on 08/20/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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