Earlier today I posted about Dryer Balls, and how (this weekend) I’m going to tackle that project. Some of you commented that you don’t use Fabric Softener… nor do I!
I haven’t used Fabric Softener for years; I know (my hubby) loves the smell of clothes with Downy… but no no no! Fabric softener puts a film on your clothes that makes them less absorbent; the film wears down the fibers faster. Therefore, I don’t use it – on anything. It’s ironic to use them on towels, as the purpose of a towel is to dry you off, but it won’t do as good of a job if it’s not as absorbent.
So I use vinegar – it rinses out all the residue, and it helps hold color as well (as it rinses the dingy yucks out). If I feel like putting a scent with it, I use a couple drops of essential oil (I use cotton for my laundry). I use 1/2 c. of vinegar in the rinse cycle, easy as that.
But….. something you may not know, is that you can toss your clean clothes in the dryer with a large wadded up ball of aluminum foil – it acts as a conductor to attract static. When the clothes are done, they will not stick. Better yet, you can actually leave it in there for a few weeks at a time.
Bet you learned something new today… didn’t you?! :)
Great idea! When do you put the vinegar and essential oil in the wash? Do you put it in the fabric softener dispenser at the beginning?
When do you put the vinegar and essential oils into the wash? Do you put them in the fabric softener dispenser?
Awwww! I will pretend that this was written just for me cause I commented on it for the felt balls. Thanks! I will do this right now as I am just about to chuck my towels in the dryer and was dreading them shocking the snot out of me when I removed them :)
OMG I love the “shocking the snot out of me” line lol
Me too lolol!
Really? This works?? Living in coooold Upstate NY, static is a big issue in winter. I am so trying this ASAP. Thanks for the cool tip!
KK
sure does. Make sure the foil ball is a good size, not like huge but you know what i mean :)