What if we finally decided to boycott chemical products sold commercially? ? First step, replace your irritating and allergenic fabric softener with a homemade fabric softener made simply with vinegar. Indeed, supermarket or commercial products are effective. However, their chemical ingredients make them very polluting and harmful to the health of the whole family. And above all, sensitive skin cannot tolerate the allergenic effects of this type of detergent. So opt for this non-toxic natural grandmother formula which is very effective wash after wash!
Obtain the following ingredients for your homemade fabric softener:
- 1/2L of water
- 300 mL of white vinegar (or spirit vinegar)
- A few drops of natural fragrance (in organic stores or online). Many people use an essential oil to scent your fabric softener, however, this is not the healthiest and most ecological choice, especially as the smell does not stay as well as with a fragrance. If you really want to use it, avoid essential oils that cause irritation like cinnamon. Lemon, true lavender, eucalyptus, lavandin or mint will work great to give a fresh scent and sweet smell.
- Also get a large glass bottle with a good capacity.
The steps:
- First mix the water and vinegar.
- Then add a few drops of essential oil or fragrance. No need to use too much oil to avoid polluting the water, staining the laundry and irritating the skin.
- Close the cap of your bottle and stir several times. Your fabric softener mixture is ready!
How much to use and how? Before each use, shake your bottle well. You will need to pour around 50 mL of this great recipe into your softener tank for optimal results. Remember to also use a homemade detergent (for example black soap or Marseille soap flakes) or in any case a natural and ecological detergent for your washes.
Why is vinegar the best homemade fabric softener?
If the idea of making mixtures doesn’t really appeal to you, you can absolutely use vinegar alone. This will work just as well as a softener to soften both synthetic and natural fabrics! In addition, it will still be more ecological and hypoallergenic. And we reassure you, it does not leave an odor on the laundry. Its anti-limescale power is what softens laundry. Hard water is in fact one of the primary reasons why household linens, clothes or t-shirts become rough and dull.
And of course it helps disinfect, deodorize and descale the machine to wash. In addition, it cleans heavily soiled laundry and helps remove the last stains. Finally, know that its power on bad odors allows you to find towels without the smell of humidity (and makes them soft again). In short, it is essential for impeccable laundry!
Find other recipes for effective economical homemade fabric softeners as well as tips for scenting your laundry without fabric softener.