Organic Fabric Softener Recipe

This natural fabric softener can be sprayed into the dryer in place of dryer sheets.

Organic fabric softener recipe.

You only 2 ingredients to make your own natural fabric softener. Being an alkaline substance opposite of acidic it can neutralize the acid in. All natural fabric softeners are proven to save the earth and your budget. This vinegar fabric softener recipe from crunchy betty is really easy to make.

To save you money go natural. You re probably familiar with our homemade laundry detergent so today let s learn how to soften laundry and save money with natural homemade fabric softener and homemade dryer sheets. The first part of the recipe is making the natural fabric softener crystals and then you use them to make the second part of the recipe the liquid portion. Unscented cleaning vinegar is more acidic than regular distilled vinegar.

Add cup of homemade liquid fabric softener to the final rinse cycle via the fabric softener dispenser or with a fabric softener ball. The vinegar in this recipe softens fabric and even acts as an antibacterial and antimicrobial agent. This recipe helps get your laundry feeling softer without that horrible chemical fake softness of commercial fabric softeners and helps cut down on static too. Your homemade natural fabric softener will be released depending on the wash cycle you have selected.

Commercial fabric softeners are filled with chemicals that can cause skin irritation and allergies. Their light natural smell is awesome. Babies young children older adults and people with eczema or other skin conditions are more likely to experience a reaction to fabric softener due to increased skin sensitivity. Homemade fabric softener and homemade dryer sheets have no strong chemical scents like store brands.

Our first natural fabric softener recipe is the simplest of all requiring just two ingredients. Create excellent fabric softener with these household ingredients. After all the goal of natural cleaning is to use better products that actually get the job done. All you need for this recipe is a little vinegar some essential oils and a spray bottle.

Ingredients for diy fabric softener. Easy to make low cost and totally customizable these crystals will leave your laundry soft and smelling lovely. That s not to say there won t be any scent it just won t have that sharp vinegar smell. Using the homemade liquid fabric softener recipe from above these homemade dryer sheets use vegetable glycerin to soften and deodorize your laundry.

Also related is our tutorial on how to make wool dryer balls. When vinegar is used as a fabric softener the acetic acid works to remove mineral deposits or leftover soap buildup left on fabrics. Before i share the super simple recipe let s talk about why vinegar is a good fabric softener. How to make effective fabric softener that saves money.

At least that s what i did in the video and do at home.