How to make laundry smell really good without using softener?

Sue98 · ‎03-09-2010

Any ideas? I'm getting ready to wash my Berkshire velvet soft fleece sheets, and the instructions state not to use fabric softener. I feel like my clothes don't smell fresh if I don't use some kind of softener?

Any tips or tricks? Thanks!

dex · ‎03-09-2010

How about putting some essential oil drops on a damp microfiber cloth and place in dryer.I don't really like my bedding to have a scent though because it really isn't healthy to breathe.

I am still oxox · ‎03-09-2010

I am very allergic and do not like scents on any fabric, at our town pool I choke everytime I walk by some one with a towel dried in "fragrant" softener

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ROMARY · ‎04-28-2010

I'm not one to ask since I used unscented liquid laundry detergents such as Purex, All, etc. Everything smells fresh, clean, and clear. Maybe try adding a half a cup of Borax or Boraxo? washing powder? I have a feeling that using an unscented liquid laundry detergent will give O/P excellent results as far as clean freshness. (The stronger smelling the detergent, the more chemicals, which might not be good for certain bedding. Jmo, of course.)

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SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

A linen spray might work. Just spray your bed after you put the sheets on it. I make my own linen spray using pure lavender EO, alcohol and water....shake and spray. Smells good.

KingstonsMom · ‎03-09-2010

I always use liquid fabric softener when I wash my fleece sheets and it's never had a negative effect on them.

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GCR18 · ‎07-03-2013

Scented laundry liquid or there are crystals you can add to the wash. Purex makes one and P&G has one, both in the laundry aisle.

dex · ‎03-09-2010

the older I get the less I can tolerate scents.I can't use chemical cleaners without choking and will sometimes even vomit.I now use natural parsley cleaner or just vinegar.I also like baking soda to scrub stains.

@I am still oxox wrote:
I am very allergic and do not like scents on any fabric, at our town pool I choke everytime I walk by some one with a towel dried in "fragrant" softener

Zhills · ‎11-15-2011

I have used white distilled vinegar (cheap) for years. I have the fluffiest towels and my sheets smell great. I put it in my washer in the 'fabric softener' place.

I use this for anything I wash!

shoesnbags · ‎03-10-2010

@Zhills wrote:
I have used white distilled vinegar (cheap) for years. I have the fluffiest towels and my sheets smell great. I put it in my washer in the 'fabric softener' place.

I use this for anything I wash!

@Zhills

Do you dilute or just fill the little container to the top with vinegar?

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