Need to soften up some "BrandNew" clothing. I think this would go in the drier thingie.
Heavy Duty Fabric Softener SUGGESTIONS....????
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You don't want to wear all those chemicals that are in softeners. I suggest tumble dry the washed clothing with several dryer balls.
Or a tennis shoe
You're talking to Sourdough, toss in a mountaineering boot.
I assume I'll need to remover the steel ice climbing clamp-ons.
Actually, please don't use fabric softener. It's toxic and I can sneeze from it by walking in the front of the store. You can add a cup of vinegar to your rinse water and it will also soften the item. Rock salt like for water softeners works as well but is harder on the washing machine. Both of these items have multiple uses (and do not make me sneeze
) then go ahead and throw the boot in the dryer with it and you should be good to go.
Boots are fully acceptable
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Agree with Lady L. Vinegar works great and won't make you sneeze.
I third the vinegar. Also fabric softener on towels makes them less absorbent
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I have drier balls, that I really like. I dry all of my clothes without heat. This means I have to usually run it two 90 minute drier cycles. I have used vinegar in the past.
I wonder how many of you are sensitive to scents? I don't want any in anything I use.
I wonder how many of you are sensitive to scents? I don't want any in anything I use.
If your shoes and boots stink as badly as my mother in law's please don't put them in the dryer!
Our washing machine (front load Samsung) has been stinking, even after the 3 hour self wash I place it on monthly. Reading the fine print, along with doing my own research online, they are all saying that fabric softener is the leading cause for gummed up and heavy smelling washing machines.
