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Homemade Fabric Softener Recipe
Homemade fabric softener and homemade dryer sheets have no strong chemical scents like store brands. Their light, natural smell is awesome!
Prep Time 2 minutes
Active Time 2 minutes
Total Time 4 minutes
Servings 1 gallon
Ingredients
- 1 gallon white vinegar
- 35 drops lavender essential oil (I combine sweet orange and lemon when I need a pick-me-up on laundry day! A third suggestion is to use peppermint for an invigorating minty scent.)
Instructions
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Shake well before each use and add during the start of the rinse cycle.
Top-Loading Washers
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Use a ½ cup for small or average loads and ⅔ cup for large loads.
For HE Washers
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Use ¼ cup for small or average loads and ⅓ cup for large loads.
Notes
Once dry you will not smell the vinegar from this homemade fabric softener. We use the essential oils for their antibacterial properties and to help disinfect laundry. (Lavender, sweet orange, lemon, and peppermint are all antibacterial.) Essential oils like lemon and sweet orange have also been known to brighten laundry and fight stains. Feel free to leave out essential oils if you wish because vinegar is also antibacterial.