Best 4 Soft As Rain Homemade Fabric Softener Recipes

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Discover the secrets to creating a heavenly soft fabric softener at home, tailored to your unique preferences and free from harsh chemicals. Experience the joy of wrapping yourself in sheets as soft as rain, keeping your towels fluffy and absorbent, and knowing that your clothes are treated with gentle care. Let's dive into the world of homemade fabric softeners, exploring simple yet effective recipes that will transform your laundry routine and leave your fabrics feeling irresistibly soft and fresh.

Let's cook with our recipes!

HOMEMADE FABRIC SOFTENER



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Vinegar and essential oils are all you need for fresh clothes right out of the dryer.

Provided by Joan Clark

Number Of Ingredients 3

16-ounce glass sprayer
3 tsp lavender essential oil
16 ounces vinegar

Steps:

  • Combine the liquids in the sprayer.
  • Shake thoroughly.
  • Spritz 10-12 times on the clothes in the dryer before starting the cycle.

HOMEMADE FABRIC SOFTENER



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If you check the dangers of fabric softener you will appericate this simple recipe that is much safer.

Provided by barefootmommawv

Categories     Household Cleaner

Time 5m

Yield 1 gallon

Number Of Ingredients 3

6 cups water
3 cups white vinegar
2 cups hair conditioner

Steps:

  • Mix water, vinegar, and hair conditioner in a 1 gallon container; stir. Do not shake it; it will cause foaming.
  • Use the same amount you normally use in a rinse cycle or spritz it on a wash cloth and throw in dryer.

SOFT AS RAIN HOMEMADE FABRIC SOFTENER



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A friend of mine passed this on to me as someone did to her. I mixed it up & tried it on sheets & clothes & it works great, thus prompting me to name it SOFT AS RAIN fabric softener.

Provided by Peggi Anne Tebben @cookiequeen

Categories     Other Non-Edibles

Number Of Ingredients 3

- 1 cup white vinegar
- 2 cups hair conditioner, any scent
- 6 cups of water

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together.
  • This can be added to laundry like any other fabric softener.
  • If you prefer dryer sheets, pour one part softener and three parts water into a container.
  • Add a clean sponge and add to the dryer as you would a dryer sheet.
  • NOTE: I mixed it up & tried it on sheets & clothes & it works great, thus prompting me to name it SOFT AS RAIN fabric softener. I only mixed up 1/2 of a batch to start with. I knew I would only be using it with a sponge, so, instead of mixing 1 part softener with 3 parts water every time, I just did the whole (half batch) this way & it made almost 5 quarts of it. Then I can just dip my sponge in it every time & half squeeze it out & just throw in dryer. I bought the cheapest conditioner also. My sheets were so soft & cuddly.

HOMEMADE (SCENTED) FABRIC SOFTENER



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Your clothes will come out soft without any detergent residue and will have a nice mild scent. Make smaller batches if you prefer to change the fragrance frequently.

Provided by Gina Rae Vinson

Categories     Vegan

Time 2m

Yield 8-16 Loads

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 quart distilled white vinegar
16 drops essential oils

Steps:

  • Add the Essential Oil to the Vinegar.
  • Shake until well mixed.
  • Use 1/4 to 1/2 cup in the rinse cycle.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 21.4, Sodium 2.4, Carbohydrate 0.1, Sugar 0.1

Tips:

  • For a natural fabric softener, use white vinegar instead of commercial fabric softeners. It's a natural deodorizer and can help remove soap residue from clothes, leaving them feeling fresh and soft.
  • To make a homemade fabric softener, mix equal parts of water and white vinegar in a spray bottle. Add a few drops of essential oil for a fresh scent. Shake well and spray onto clothes before drying.
  • You can also use baking soda as a fabric softener. Add 1/2 cup of baking soda to your washing machine along with your detergent. This will help neutralize odors and leave your clothes feeling soft and fluffy.
  • If you have hard water, add a cup of borax to your washing machine along with your detergent. This will help soften the water and make your clothes feel softer.
  • To prevent static cling, add a dryer sheet to your dryer. You can also use a tennis ball or a piece of aluminum foil. These will help break up the static electricity in your clothes.

Conclusion:

Making your own fabric softener is a great way to save money and reduce your exposure to harsh chemicals. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a fabric softener that is just as effective as commercial brands, but without the harmful side effects. So next time you're running low on fabric softener, try one of these homemade recipes instead. Your clothes will thank you!

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