We all use towels several times a day. Some of them we wipe our hands in every time we wash them in the sink, others we wipe our body or face in. In any case, none of us likes to be scratched by a towel or bath towel. The rough surface of bathroom towels is simply something that all of us want to avoid. Achieving softness in bath towels and towels is quite simple. And all you need is a really simple tool.

Fabric softener? No need.

Many of us use fabric softener to do our laundry. Especially for towels, it’s really often used. Yet this product is not needed at all for softness. You can replace it with something much more versatile and also more affordable. And not least more environmentally friendly. Plus, it’s something that any allergy sufferer can tolerate and you don’t have to worry about it irritating their skin. Of course, care must be taken. Like everything, of course, this miracle has its drawbacks. It is not suitable for all materials. However, when used correctly, it is absolutely unbeatable. What are we talking about all the time? Which helper we all know can replace fabric softener when washing?

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A miracle called vinegar

You must have heard that it can be used against all kinds of odours in household cleaning, to deal with limescale and so on. However, vinegar also has uses in laundry. It can help you with stain removal, odor removal, or mold elimination. In addition, however, it is suitable as a replacement for fabric softener. It has natural softening properties.

Sounds strange at first. Vinegar doesn’t smell good. On the contrary. Its smell is pungent. But vinegar can actually help soften clothes. It breaks down the excess detergent that makes clothes stiff. But beware. If you add bleach to your laundry, don’t add vinegar. This combination is highly toxic.

When not to use vinegar

We have already warned that vinegar together with any bleach would be toxic. However, there are other situations when using vinegar to soften laundry is not appropriate at all. It’s definitely not a good idea to use vinegar on stretchy clothes or other sportswear. The acid could break down the elastic bands. Moreover, it is not advisable to wash with vinegar often. You should know that you cannot wash every load of laundry with vinegar. It could take a toll on delicate fabrics.

Just add it to the fabric softener dispenser once a week or pour it in during the last soak. Your laundry will be perfectly soft. However, if you don’t use vinegar primarily for softness, then baking soda can be substituted. This can brighten fabrics and neutralise odours. It also helps with stains. However, it probably won’t soften the laundry.