Vinegar as a fabric softener?

bootman

I have been using vinegar for a good while since finding it on her. A bottle lasts me ages. I get the 2 for £1 from Farmfoods. I just add a few glugs to the dispenser. I cut down with the wash powder and add in some soda crystals as well 55p for a bag. Some one posted that they do the same job as the expensive Calgon.

I sometimes add Tea Tree Oil to it as well, just a few drops to give it a nice clean smell when it comes out.

My husband and son were always prone to out breaks for dry itchy skin. Since the vinegar no more!

maypole

Just done two loads of washing and used the white vinegar as a fabric softener, no smell and the washing was soft. I am amazed. I will try it on towels next, that will be the real test for me for softness, although I don't like them too soft, I think if they are a little rough they dry you better.

factoid

There are fantastic books on vinegar with many useful hints in your local library

SiannieLaz

Morning All,
Apologies for asking a question which I know has been asked before, I just can't find the thread. I wondered what was the best was to use white vinegar as a fabric conditioner? Do I need to dilute with water and add essential oils, for example? I already use the soap+water+washing crystals instead of washing powder (works great) but wanted to but out the conditioner too!
Any help much appreciated
Siannie xx

noonesperfect

I just use neat white vinegar, works a treat. I haven't tried adding essential oils though.....

SiannieLaz

Many thanks Noones, how much to you put in each wash? Is a capful enough?

Penelope_Penguin

I'll add this to the existing thread on using vinegar as conditioner

Penny. x

noonesperfect

SiannieLaz wrote: »

Many thanks Noones, how much to you put in each wash? Is a capful enough?

Around 1-2tbsps or 1/2 to 1 capful (of your previous conditioner bottle) per wash.

In my previous washer the conditioner compartment was small so I could only use the concentrated version anyway as it "spilt over" and leaked away before the washer began otherwise!! TBH I haven't tried it yet in my new machine .

abaxas

We use 2 capfuls (the screw cap from the vinegar bottle) per wash in a 7kg machine.

No smell, no residue and clothes cleaner than ever. Would never go back to the blue gunge.

Bitsy_Beans

for all you vinegar lovers a site just for you!

http://www.vinegartips.com/