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Softening fabric face masks.

KxMx
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After so many washes my 2 layer fabric face masks have become stiff and I would like to soften them.
I'm looking to soak them in a bucket with something - we don't use fabric softner so would rather not buy a whole bottle just for a small task- is there a home made remedy?
Needs to be a bucket soak as my skin issues mean I can't use anything in washing machine apart from my normal non bio SMOL.
I'm looking to soak them in a bucket with something - we don't use fabric softner so would rather not buy a whole bottle just for a small task- is there a home made remedy?
Needs to be a bucket soak as my skin issues mean I can't use anything in washing machine apart from my normal non bio SMOL.
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If you have skin issues it sounds unwise to be soaking in anything, followed by putting them on your faceI am not a cat (But my friend is)0
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My aim would be to do the bucket soak to soften them then rinse through with clean water.
Then probably put into the machine for the next time I have a load.
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A lot of people use white vinegar for softening so that might be worth a try. I wash my face coverings by hand and then rinse several times before line drying, never had a problem with them being hard.
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What about hair conditioner? Something like simple or addictive free, if you already have something you use on your hair or skin wash could that be used as a softner/cleaner.
Could you use a cotton handkerchief and sew it onto the lining?
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