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farmgirl1
True Blue Farmgirl
116 Posts
Robin
Douglasville
GA
USA
116 Posts |
 Posted - Nov 21 2007 : 08:03:56 AM
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I was just wondering if anyone had a good recipe for homemade fabric softener. I'm sure there's one somewhere on here, but I couldn't find it.
Thanks,
Robin
#1 prissy farmgirl.
Oh, I want a pink John Deere Tractor.
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babysmama
True Blue Farmgirl
931 Posts
Elizabeth
Iowa
931 Posts |
Posted - Nov 21 2007 : 10:10:31 AM
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White vinegar! Pour about 1/4 a cup in the rinse cycle and it will leave your clothes so soft!! It stinks when you pour it in but after you dry the clothes they do not smell like vinegar. Try it!
-Elizabeth |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Nov 21 2007 : 10:23:25 PM
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I love using white vinegar as fabric softener. It really does work and since I use vinegar all the time for cleaning and such, I actually like the smell now! And it is true that the smell goes away as the clothes dry.
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora!
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farmgirl1
True Blue Farmgirl
116 Posts
Robin
Douglasville
GA
USA
116 Posts |
Posted - Nov 23 2007 : 10:13:04 AM
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Thanks! I'll try it. What if you have apple cider vinegar, will it stil work the same?
Thanks,
Robin
#1 prissy farmgirl.
Oh, I want a pink John Deere Tractor.
http://fonvillefarm.blogspot.com |
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2552 Posts
Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
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Hideaway Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1553 Posts
Jo
Virginia
USA
1553 Posts |
Posted - Nov 28 2007 : 11:26:27 AM
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I've been using white vinegar for several weeks now as well. One question though is about the dryer; when I have to use it, sometimes the clothes come out with static cling if I don't use softener with the vinegar. Are there any other natural treatments that will help reduce static cling?
Jo
"Wish I had time to work with herbs all day!" |
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debinmtns
True Blue Farmgirl
925 Posts
Debi
Hope
Idaho
USA
925 Posts |
Posted - Dec 11 2007 : 1:00:25 PM
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Thats interesting. now I don't know if i should use vinegar. I hate static cling. The only thing I can even think of is a real cheap dryer sheet. I am going to do some research.
debinmtns farmgirl #63
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kissmekate
True Blue Farmgirl
890 Posts
Kate
Delano
Minnesota
890 Posts |
Posted - Dec 12 2007 : 5:30:15 PM
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I use this fabric sleeve thing called the Static Eliminator in my dryer that I found at my local co op. It works like a charm and keeps static cling out of the dryer. It came in a set of two, and I gave the other one to my Mom to try.
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Here is a link for it:
http://www.staticeliminator.ca/catalog/item/386705/105267.htm
It is a Canadian site, so it is in Canadian dollars.
I paid a little over ten bucks for both of mine.
Don't miss out on a blessing, just because it isn't packaged the way you expected. ~MaryJo Copeland |
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HFox
Farmgirl in Training
49 Posts
Laura
Parkesburg
PA
USA
49 Posts |
Posted - Dec 22 2007 : 06:54:44 AM
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Carolinagirl
True Blue Farmgirl
486 Posts
Kim
Rutherfordton
NC
USA
486 Posts |
Posted - Jan 05 2008 : 11:03:32 AM
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I just found this one online:
Soak a washcloth in full-strength liquid fabric softener and then lay it out to dry (this will keep it from staining clothes). To use, toss dry washcloth in the dryer with clothes and dry. This cloth is reusable- you should get several dozen uses out of each washcloth before having to soak the cloth again.
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lisamarie508
True Blue Farmgirl
2648 Posts
Lisa
Idaho City
ID
USA
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Utahfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1940 Posts
Portland
Oregon
USA
1940 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2008 : 11:55:16 AM
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I use Borox. Natural and whitens too. I never have static cling.
Patricia
Proud Farmgirl Sister #19
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knit_by_the_moonlight
Farmgirl in Training
22 Posts
Noelle
Victoria
MN
USA
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Posted - Jan 06 2008 : 12:00:15 PM
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For static cling I use these two blue balls that I found at the natural food store. My husband was skeptical, but I HATE dryer sheets. The blue balls have worked perfectly! They look like blue porcupines- little spikes sitting all around them-- they aren't cheap, but they have lasted years- so in the end it has been worth it. Try the vinegar and the blue static ball things- might be a great combo! Noelle
May your stitches never drop and your knitting always be cherished! |
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Hideaway Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1553 Posts
Jo
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Jan 07 2008 : 07:08:34 AM
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Thanks for the tip about a fabric softener-soaked wash cloth...I will try that. I had been cutting my dryer sheets in half, and just using half a sheet per load to help offset any static cling.
Love that vinegar!
Jo
"Wish I had time to work with herbs all day!" |
Edited by - Hideaway Farmgirl on Jan 10 2008 09:17:29 AM |
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bboopster
True Blue Farmgirl
1140 Posts
Betty Jo
West Bend
Wisconsin
USA
1140 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2008 : 02:17:06 AM
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Please remember if you use fabric softener sheets in your dryer to occasionally wash out you lint screen with soap and water to remove the residue from it. It can be a fire hazard, take extra time to dry your clothing along with not picking up the lint as well. It is very interesting to see how much build up can come from softener sheets and even laundry soap that is left behind in your clothes. When I first heard of this and tried it I was amazed at the fact that water sat on top of the screen instead of running through it. I don't even use dryer sheets it was just the left over soap. I now add vinegar to every load, use 1/4 of the amount of soap and an extra rinse on every load. 
http://www.bboopster.blogspot.com
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