fabric softener..oh here we go!!

[michaelman2]

Vinegar

I fill the fabric softner dispenser with vinegar, clean fresh, no static cling and items are still absorbant. I can not stand to use a towel that has been treated with even a small amount of softner...used to love the smell of old Downey but my grandmother's towels were not absorbant at all.

 

[JerseyMike]

Free & Sensitive for me!!!

The dyes and fragrances in detergent, fabric softeners, dryer sheets, etc. irritate my skin, so I can only use Downy Free & Sensitive or Bounce Free. (My detergents are also "free".) I only use fabric softeners and/or dryer sheets during the winter months and then only in every other load.

Mike

 

[cleanfresh]

Ensueno gives Downy a run for its money

Years ago, I used to use Final Touch and Purex liquid bleach. I've also tried Snuggle and one store brand fabric softener. Currently, my two faves are Ensueno sunflower and Suavitel Morning Sun. They both come in yellow bottles. Of the two, I like the Ensueno the best. It has a pleasant aroma that lasts but is not overpowering. IMOP Ensueno gives Downy a run for its money. It's priced to please, too. I have purchased a bottle on sale for 99 cents!

 

[bingwsguy]

Old vs. New

Several people have commented on the "old" scents being better and I agree. I remember the Downy, Tide, DUZ, and Ivory Snow my Grandmother used smelling so clean and fresh....now you get scents that smell sickeningly sweet, even with cleaners. Wouldn't it be great if manufacutrers would come back with the "original" scents to go with the new ones on shelves?

 

[cleanfresh]

Bingwsguy, you're on to something

And they could call it their "Vintage Scents Series!"

 

[Maytagmom]

Hi, my name is MaytagMom and I use fabric softeners....

And right now...I am in the classic abuser mode:

1-btl of Suavibrisa-Tropical Breeze
1-btl of Suavitel-Lilac
1-btl of Suavitel-Colores Oscuros
1-btl of Suavitel-Fresco Aroma de Sol
1-btl of Mexican Downy-Floral
1 btl of Suavitel-Sin Enjuague
1 btl of Gain-Original scent

The Suavibrisa is something I just found recently at (of all places, a Mexican meat market/grocery store)
They have a new detergent there, I am going to go back and get this weekend.

 

[DADoES]

Suavitel Morning Sun is definitely "loud." It didn't dawn on me for several days what is that scent every time I walk through granny's utility room. I don't find it unpleasant, though.

 

[frigilux]

That is one well-stocked laundry bar, girl!

 

[Maytagmom]

Yes it is Frigilux

Not counting the detergents, I won't go there now...I am still in awe of the egg chair thread right now...

I would have a wash-in, but I only have one washer & dryer.

Now for the "other" bar....it's going to get well stocked this weekend too! LOL