topic Re: What Fabric Softener Do You Use? in Community Chat

What Fabric Softener Do You Use?

Sooner — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 15:56:53 GMT

I have had terrible problems recently with Downy Fabric Softener. What I have gotten recently is so thick it is difficult to get it out of the bottle--last few bottles.

I have tried mixing it with water--and still have a hard time with lumps.

It has RUINED several really nice shirts leaving stains on them. Have you had this happen?

Have I gotten old or defective Downy? What do you use, successfully, for fabric softener? I prefer unscented.

Re: What Fabric Softener Do You Use?

Carol Diane — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 15:58:26 GMT

I never use any and my clothes are very soft.

Re: What Fabric Softener Do You Use?

Bri369 — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 16:02:10 GMT

I don't use any.

Re: What Fabric Softener Do You Use?

Fressa — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 16:02:36 GMT

I use the Shaklee line of products for the laundry. I am allergic to almost everything and scent sensitive. My husband is allergic to fabric softener but he has no reaction to the Shaklee brand.

I've read reviews of 7th Generation and Nellie's and they seem to promising products.

Re: What Fabric Softener Do You Use?

Havarti — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 16:02:38 GMT

I use vinegar - I fill the softer container with it at the start of the wash. My clothes don't smell of vinegar, it does not leave a build-up on the clothes and it cleans the washing machine, too. I buy big gallon jugs of it at Costco for just a couple of bucks each. Best laundry change I have made in years!

Re: What Fabric Softener Do You Use?

jackthebear — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 16:05:38 GMT

@Sooner wrote:
I have had terrible problems recently with Downy Fabric Softener. What I have gotten recently is so thick it is difficult to get it out of the bottle--last few bottles.

I have tried mixing it with water--and still have a hard time with lumps.

It has RUINED several really nice shirts leaving stains on them. Have you had this happen?

Have I gotten old or defective Downy? What do you use, successfully, for fabric softener? I prefer unscented.

none

not necessary IMO

Re: What Fabric Softener Do You Use?

RetRN — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 16:06:38 GMT

I would never use fabric softener.

Re: What Fabric Softener Do You Use?

sidsmom — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 16:07:57 GMT

Echoing many before me....

None

Haven't literally for decades.
(and no sheets, either...just wash & dry...done)

Re: What Fabric Softener Do You Use?

Cumbercookie13 — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 16:13:38 GMT

I'm one that does use it and haven't had any issues. I buy whatever major brand is on sale (the generic, off-brand ones smell awful to me), but my preferred brand is liquid Snuggle.

Re: What Fabric Softener Do You Use?

nana59 — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 16:13:45 GMT

woolen dryer balls....

Re: What Fabric Softener Do You Use?

grandma2pkmh — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 16:17:55 GMT

@Sooner It sounds like the Downy you are using is old. I use the Downy Free and Clear, no color and no smell. No more mistakes on clothes. I knew most people would say vinegar or nothing but I can't go that way. I have so much static in clothes without a fabric softener.

Re: What Fabric Softener Do You Use?

IslanderGirl62 — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 16:23:37 GMT

None - it is not good for your clothes, just a marketing gimmick that you need it.

Re: What Fabric Softener Do You Use?

CelticCrafter — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 16:27:01 GMT

I don't use any and I don't use dryer sheets either.

I can't stand the smell of the dryer sheets or the dry slimy feel they leave on everything.

Re: What Fabric Softener Do You Use?

Ms tyrion2 — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 16:29:41 GMT

No fabric softener. I use the dryer balls.

Re: What Fabric Softener Do You Use?

FrostyBabe1 — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 16:29:48 GMT

None. I use wool dryer balls.

Re: What Fabric Softener Do You Use?

sunshine45 — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 16:37:04 GMT

SUAVITEL usually.....i also add some water to the dispenser also because it helps prevent issues and buildup.

you can also try this tip.....

Use 1 capful of liquid softener mixed in a 32 oz spray bottle of water. Spray a few squirts of this diluted fabric softener onto an old clean washcloth or other similar size piece of material and throw it into the dryer with your clothes. Use the same cloth over and over again.

Re: What Fabric Softener Do You Use?

iwrite — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 16:37:50 GMT

i don't use fabric softener and never have. way too many chemicals. i suspected that it was more hype then anything helpful and these days, many fabrics say not to use fabric softener.

the same goes for dryer sheets. i switched to wool dryer balls instead. no static cling, no gunk on clothes. one less thing to spend money on.

Re: What Fabric Softener Do You Use?

Dragonflyveb — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 16:38:52 GMT

Hi,

I had the same problem with Downey. I wrote the company and they replied that it gets lumpy when it gets old.

Now I just buy the small bottle so it gets used before it lumps!

Dragonfly

Re: What Fabric Softener Do You Use?

LizzieInSRQ — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 16:39:52 GMT

I've never purchased fabric softener and stopped using dryer sheets about two months after I had a dryer ( they left greasy looking spots)). I have hard water so most of the time I use a cup of white vinegar or Oxyclean in my wash

Re: What Fabric Softener Do You Use?

nyc1 — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 16:42:34 GMT

New Zealand wool dryer balls. They WORK! You can get them on Amazon cheaper than Beekman's or Nellie's. I just bought 6 for under $10. They last a long time.