Fabric Softener experiments?

[sarahkate_m]

Originally Posted by haggardhouseelf

The other day I bought some unscented fabric softener. I hadn't used fabric softeners in years because I thought they were all bad for the environment and our health, as well. But I was at the natural foods co-op and they had some earth-friendly unscented stuff, so I thought I'd check it out.

I'm really glad I did! Our clothes have been so soft and the static electricity is gone... it's been great. I'm actually using my old "Downy ball" that I've had for years and years - even though I'm not using Downy.

Anyway - today I'm trying something new... I just added a few drops of essential oil in with the fabric softener. I used 20 total drops, actually. I'm going to see if this will add a nice - natural - scent to the sheets I'm washing.

Has anyone else ever tried this? Does anyone else make DIY fabric softener? Any earth-friendly brands you'd like to recommend?

Over the years I have found various recipes for DIY fabric softener that usually call for baking soda and/or vinegar. I've tried most of them. Some of the did soften the clothes a bit, but none took away the static electricity. Works good for line-drying items though.

Let's talk fabric softener...

probably have just as good of an effect with fewer drops --- it's potent stuff! there are about 20 drops to a milliliter. i love your idea!

just this last weekend we met a lady who sells therapeutic essential oils & blends. she misted me with her rose oil blend (it's really expensive & she super dilutes it) & i felt wonderful til the next morning! i want more!

it could be a man's secret tool for calming his woman!

thanks for sharing!!!

kate

[haggardhouseelf]

And Ecover is good stuff - and if you email them (or sometimes off their website) you can find good coupons!

7th Generation is another good brand.