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Quick help please re fabric softener

juliapenguin
juliapenguin Posts: 763 Forumite
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Hi

I've been searching the forums but couldn't find this question.

Can you use old/unsuitable hair conditioner in the washing machine diluted as a fabric softener? I've got a nearly new bottle which really doesn't suit my hair and no one else wants it. It's such a shame to throw it out (and not very OS)

Please could one of you knowledgable people help me out here!!

Julia x

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  • Forgetful
    Forgetful Posts: 1,729 Forumite
    yes ur right there I think it will do the job...maybe dilute it a bit..they do say chemically they are all the same formula!!
  • juliapenguin
    juliapenguin Posts: 763 Forumite
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    Forgetful wrote: »
    yes ur right there I think it will do the job...maybe dilute it a bit..they do say chemically they are all the same formula!!


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  • Lucie_2
    Lucie_2 Posts: 1,482 Forumite
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    You can also use it instead of shaving foam etc if you shave your legs. Works brilliantly
  • Lizzieanne
    Lizzieanne Posts: 476 Forumite
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    Lucie wrote: »
    You can also use it instead of shaving foam etc if you shave your legs. Works brilliantly

    I second that - in fact, it works better than shaving foam, in my opinion. :D
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  • larmy16
    larmy16 Posts: 4,324 Forumite
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    I have used the budget hair conditioner as fabric conditioner and it worked fine - does not leave quite such a smell. I also use it for shaving legs and underarms.
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  • kazmeister
    kazmeister Posts: 3,338 Forumite
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    Hair conditioner is good for soaking lace in to soften it before wear :wink:

    Have also used fabric conditioner on my hair when I've run out of hair conditioner. Brilliant result and spring fresh :rotfl:
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  • huey355
    huey355 Posts: 3 Newbie
    kazmeister wrote: »
    Hair conditioner is good for soaking lace in to soften it before wear :wink:

    Have also used fabric conditioner on my hair when I've run out of hair conditioner. Brilliant result and spring fresh :rotfl:


    i have even used fabric conditioner in my washing machine before now
  • Winsome_2
    Winsome_2 Posts: 19 Forumite
    I have used hair conditioner to soften itchy wool before now (well wool is the hair of a sheep afterall! :rotfl:

    I imagine it would work in the washing machine but I would dilute it well just incase it left deposits on your washing!

    I have used it for shaving underarms etc as well
  • Crazychik
    Crazychik Posts: 1,994 Forumite
    I cant add any advise, but thanks to all the above suggestions. Its opened my eyes to a few things what other methods are available to use hair conditioner for.
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  • Lucina_2
    Lucina_2 Posts: 48 Forumite
    You could also use vinegar as softner... I use 4 cups of vinegar, 1 cup of bicarb, 4 cups of water, 10 drops of essential oil of your choice, mix it up and I use a capful in each wash.

    I found my clothes were starting to feel 'coated' in something from using softner so now I just make my own and it works for me.

    PS... add the vinegar slowly to the bicarb as it will fizz, then add water, then add eo. I keep mine in an old softner bottle.
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