diy fabric softener

DIY Fabric Softener

Who doesn’t love a good DIY cleaning recipe?

The good news is, you can make your own, residue-free fabric softener for a few cents!

What the Heck is Fabric Softener, Really…

Fabric softener is designed to remove static cling and soften the clothing so that when it comes out of the dryer, clothes are fluffier and softer.  Traditional fabric softener leaves a waxy-like coating on the fibres which is designed to repel static cling.  This also leaves residue behind on the clothing and the innards of the machine, not to mention the strong and sometimes irritating scent it leaves behind.

Hold Up, I Don’t Want That!

Don’t sweat it!  Try making your own for a very few, teeny tiny cents.  I’ve got two options in case you don’t like or can’t find white vinegar.

Recipe 1: Vinegar Option

Attention: Fear not, your clothes will NOT smell like vinegar when done.  Add 10 drops of essential oil of your choosing to 1 litre of white vinegar.  That’s is, so simple!  Essential oil usage is optional and won’t affect the scent of your clothing, but it can help with brightening, stain removal or will act as an antibacterial agent.  I am going to add a mixture of lemon and rosemary to mine, but feel free to research the various properties of essential oils and add whichever you wish to your vinegar.  Vinegar on its own will work just fine

Add 1/4 cup to HE loads and 1/2 cup to top load washers during the rinse cycle.

Recipe 2: Epsom Salt Option

If you despise vinegar, here’s a cool idea.  Make your own fabric softener crystals by adding 40 drops of essential oils of your choosing to two cups of epsom salts (or coarse salt), and a half cup of baking soda.  Add ingredients to a mason jar and shake well to coat all granules.  Again, you can skip the essential oils if you wish, but why?  They smell nice and they can add some extra cleaning wizardry.  I’ll take it!
Add  2-3 tablespoons depending on the size of the load and to the washing machine during the rinse cycle (that way they don’t dissolve early).
There you go – two easy and effective DIY fabric softeners!

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