Edinburgh
1 cup vinegar
2 cups hair conditioner (unscented or VERY lightly scented)
6 cups water
4-8 drops of Downy OR lavender essential oil (lavender is also anti-bacterial & anti-fungal)
~Mix together, carefully pour into an old fabric softener bottle.
4-8 drops of Downy OR lavender essential oil (lavender is also anti-bacterial & anti-fungal)
~Mix together, carefully pour into an old fabric softener bottle.
~Use like any other fabric softener.
For dryer sheets:
For dryer sheets:
~Dilute above recipe w/3 parts water, 1 part softener.
~Pour into container w/a tight-closing lid & large enough to soak at least 2 3"x 5" sponges.
~Add sponges to the mix in the container, close lid tightly.
~To Use: shake contents or stir a little w/1 of the sponges b/c it will settle a little between uses; wring out sponge & add to dryer as you do your favorite fabric sheets.
Blessings from Ohio...Kim<><
I make mine all the time too as well as laundry soap. I think it's something everyone should learn just in case.
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Yeah finally a fabric softener besides just vinegar. I can't wait to try it. Gain fabric softener has been one of my last hold outs! Do you buy a "healthy" hair conditioner or do you buy cheap hair conditioner?
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for giving this recipe! I really appreciate it. I'm enjoying making my own cleaners. It's a simple thing that goes a long way toward frugality.
Sheri
Sheri~just a semi-cheap one will do. You don't want to go 'all out' cheap...seems the cheaper you go, the more chemicals are in it. I decent mid-priced one, like Suave or Revlon, will do very well.
ReplyDeleteIf you haven't already, be sure to check out the "Frugal Living", "Homemade Home Care" & "Homemade Health Care" categories!
Blessings...Kim<><
I've been using a vinegar rinse for years. Great at softening because it prevents detergent build-up in your clothes. Very inexpensive :)
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Gail
thanks for the tips!
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