Your Own Homemade Fabric Softener In Five Easy Steps

This homemade fabric softener is not only good for the environment, but also helps to remove limescale from the washing machine.

Fabric softener is one of the most commonly used products in washing clothes today. It protects the fabric of your favorite clothes, neutralizes unpleasant odors and ensures that your clothes feel wonderfully soft when you wear it.

Today there are a lot of commercial products available in different varieties, with different scents and at different prices.

However, those who prefer more eco-friendly and healthier options can also use a homemade fabric softener. You can make such a fabric softener  from natural ingredients that are also cheap and easily available.

In this article, we’ll discuss the benefits of homemade fabric softener and the steps you need to take to make your own fabric softener at home.

Let’s see!

Why is it better to use homemade fabric softener for your clothes?

Some people don’t see the point in making their own fabric softener. You can buy it that way at the supermarket. However, it is very simple to make your own fabric softener. Plus , homemade fabric softeners offer a number of benefits that you should not overlook.

• The fabric softener that you can make using this item will soften your clothes, get rid of all the stains and keep the colors intact.
• This product is especially recommended for dark clothes. However, it is also great for removing sweat stains that are often most visible on white clothing.
• Unlike other fabric softeners, this is an organic product that is great for the washing machine as it removes limescale, soap residue and mold.
• And because it does not contain harsh chemicals that can be harmful to the environment and your skin, this fabric softener is also a good alternative for people who suffer from sensitive skin or allergies.

• And if that wasn’t enough, this wonderful fabric softener is also great for washing baby clothes and keeping them in perfect, soft condition.

It contains no perfume and harmful ingredients

While we usually just ignore this fact, many of the odors and chemicals added to chemical fabric softeners can cause a variety of problems. 

The smell is probably very pleasant. However, the chemicals responsible for it have been proven to exacerbate rhinitis and other irritations in some people  .

As with many commercial cleaners, the negative effects are not immediately noticeable. These reactions usually do not occur until days or even weeks after coming into contact with these products.

This indicates that these products contain phthalates. Phthalates are chemical components that make odors last longer. However, more and more studies show that phthalates could be the cause of hormonal imbalances.

There is therefore absolutely no doubt about it, organic fabric softeners are much better in every way.

If we’ve convinced you, try the remedy below to take advantage of the many benefits that a homemade fabric softener can provide.

Steps to make your own natural fabric softener

This homemade fabric softener uses a few basic ingredients, such as baking soda and white wine vinegar. Ingredients known all over the world as very good natural cleaning products. The active ingredients in both ingredients together make a great way to keep your clothes sparkling clean.

Ingredients

• 2 cups of water (500ml)
• 1 cup vinegar (250 ml)
• 1/3 cup baking soda (66 grams)
• 6 drops of essential oil, the scent you like best

Step 1

Dilute the cup of vinegar in the water and transfer the mixture to a plastic bottle.

Step 2

Carefully add the baking soda. Try not to spill.

Remember that this will cause the mixture to foam a little. If you add all the baking soda at once, the mixture will only foam more.

Step 3

Stir the ingredients together with a spoon and make sure the baking soda is completely dissolved. Then add the drops of oil to give your fabric softener a wonderful scent.

Step 4

Use the fabric softener in the same way as a commercial fabric softener.

Step 5

Then wash your clothes in the washing machine as usual. You will see the difference yourself afterwards.

Some advice to remember

• If you want your fabric softener to thicken a little, you can add a little conditioner to the mixture.
• If you want to remove sweat stains, soak the clothes in the fabric softener for 30 minutes before putting them in the washing machine. You can also put a little white wine vinegar on the stain.

• To keep the colors of your clothes bright, add a cup of vinegar to the final rinse.

As you can see, you certainly don’t need to spend a lot of money or risk your health to wash your clothes and make sure they feel wonderfully soft. Try this trick for yourself, you’ll notice the difference right away.