Fabric Softener ... which do you recommend ??

[smiles4u]

Hi all,

Well, my new extremely expensive Sheridan sheets will not soften, have even washed in hot water a few times

So, i have decided i need to give fabric softener a go but as i have sensitive skin i don't know which to purchase

... Can anyone help with which one to try

TIA for any suggestions/recommendations

[Eenee]

Try Bi carb soda I use that to soften my sheets and it works ok for me.

[smiles4u]

thanks em ... how much do i use & do i have to dissolve it first ?? ... also do i wash the sheets in it or put in the last wash cycle ??

thanks Tash ... how much vinegar do i use (and will they have a smell to them like a fish 'n chip shop, LOL)

em and Tash ... do i wash the sheets in cold water ????

... As you can see i WILL try anything !!!

[Pretty Butterfly]

Fill your softener dispenser with half water/half vinegar.

They wont smell, everything will soften, and towels will fluff up without real softner in them, it blocks the absorbancy of them too....

[CharlieBrownGirl]

Smiles,
Shannon Lush is awesome when it comes to domestic solutions using natural products such as vinegar and bicarb. In her book 'Spotless' Shannon recommends
"The best fabric softener is 1/2 cup of bicarb added to the washing powder, the add 1/2 cup of vinegar to the rinse cycle".

I have also purchased "Vinegar, 1001 practical household uses" by ??? published by L&K Designs through the book club at work. It suggests "Fabric conditioning: Instead of expensive fabric conditioners, add 275ml (1/2pint) of white distilled vinegar to your rinse cycle which will keep your linens soft".

For sourcing books I've found FishPond very useful and delivery is super fast...

Have fun!

[~clover~]

I use vinegar I usually just fill the fabric softener dispenser.

[smiles4u]

CBG ... OMG woman, your the bomb, i'm on to that ... that sounds just BRILLIANT ... THANKS heaps for that fantastic info

[Mildez]

This is not a fabric softener but I usually find Lux soap flakes softens things. Not sure what it would be like with sensitive skin though. Goodluck softening the sheets. Soft clean sheets are so nice.

[LionsandBears]

White vinegar. Works a treat and it doesn't leave the washing machine with a chemical residue like fabric softeners do. Also - so much cheaper and better for the environment.