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BannBarr
Farmgirl at Heart
3 Posts
Barbara
Perrysburg
OH
USA
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 Posted - Apr 20 2009 : 4:33:39 PM
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| Anyone know of a Green alternative to Fabric Softeners? I read somewhere that plain vinegar works--does it? If so, how much do you need to add to the rinse cycle? |
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sharilyn
True Blue Farmgirl
86 Posts
sharilyn
hesperia
ca
USA
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Posted - Apr 20 2009 : 4:52:01 PM
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Barbara,
i have been using vinegar in a downy ball, the same amount that you would use the softner. I works great and towels come out very fluffy.
Nobody in my family could tell when i switched.
hope this helps,
sharilyn |
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BannBarr
Farmgirl at Heart
3 Posts
Barbara
Perrysburg
OH
USA
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Posted - Apr 20 2009 : 4:56:44 PM
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Thank you. I'll try it. I know the commercial softeners are supposed to be very vile for waterways. Not to mention, a LOT more expensive than vinegar.
B. |
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homesteaderbelle
True Blue Farmgirl
371 Posts
Belle
USA
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
1834 Posts
Dawn
Homer Glen
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Apr 21 2009 : 10:55:41 AM
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I'm a vinegar fan too. It also helps with static cling.
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
18165 Posts
Alee
Billings
MT Sister # 8
USA
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pamcook
True Blue Farmgirl
125 Posts
Pam
Chapel Hill
NC
USA
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Posted - Apr 24 2009 : 07:29:41 AM
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I love the way my washer and my clothes smell now that I'm using vinegar in the rinse. I just pour in a few "gluggs" and it does the trick! Great money saving tip, too.
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LynnMarie
True Blue Farmgirl
512 Posts
Lynn
Staunton
IL
USA
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Posted - Apr 24 2009 : 07:41:40 AM
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Yep, I use vinegar too. I just put it in the dispenser where the softener goes. I love it.
LynnMarie
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Merry
True Blue Farmgirl
467 Posts
Merry
Ankeny
Iowa
USA
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Posted - Apr 24 2009 : 12:14:47 PM
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Yup, Downy ball vinegar girl here too!
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1612 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
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Posted - Apr 26 2009 : 4:43:32 PM
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Check out another vinegar recipe on the weekly green recipes.
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monicarose
Farmgirl in Training
13 Posts
Monica
Port St. Lucie
Florida
USA
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Posted - May 02 2009 : 1:51:53 PM
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Vinegar is great for taking out the musty, mildew smell from clothes..like if you forget to take them out of the washer for a day or two...just throw in some white vinegar and rewash....comes out beautifully! |
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marmieto12
True Blue Farmgirl
151 Posts
laura
so jordan
utah
USA
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Tammy Claxton
True Blue Farmgirl
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Tammy
Glen Burnie
Maryland
USA
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Jonquil
Farmgirl in Training
10 Posts
pam
nashville
tn
USA
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Posted - May 25 2009 : 09:06:00 AM
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Nothing beats vinegar in a down ball!
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CRshelpmeet
True Blue Farmgirl
3126 Posts
Jessie
South Jersey
USA
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Posted - May 25 2009 : 8:16:49 PM
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wow! lol..i never knew this. I am going to have to try it. I have awful bad reactions with regular softeners but hate how stiff they are off the line!
fun what you find when reading through..hehe
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Jessie
Farmgirl Sister #235
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countrykatgirly
True Blue Farmgirl
173 Posts
Hallie
Indianapolis
IN
USA
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Posted - Jun 02 2009 : 08:41:09 AM
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I used plain vinegar but my guy didn't like the smell. Now I add 25 drops of lemon or orange oil per gallon and shake it up. I shake it every time I use it. (BTW, I have sensitive skin and have not broken out from this.) You can get essential oils for a reasonable price at the San Francisco Herb Company. I think I paid $3.50 for lemon oil last time. There is a minimum order amount but they have all kinds of great things like dehydrated mixed vegetables and insanely cheap spices like cinnamon that I use all the time.
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HomeSafeHome: Recipe for Green Fabric Softener wanted |
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Recipe for Green Fabric Softener wanted
