Are you tired of chemicals in your laundry products? Are you looking to go chemical free or save money on your laundry cleaning products? Last week I shared my Homemade Laundry soap, and today I am sharing how to make Fabric Softener. This fabric softener recipe has saved me a lot of money over the years and it has also helped us be green by using fewer chemicals and plastic.
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This is an easy recipe with simple ingredients that you should already have the ingredients on hand in your pantry and bathroom.
I have reused this fabric softener container for the past 7 years. In my calculations this has saved me from throwing away 28 large plastic containers over the years.
I also want to calculate the savings by making your own fabric softener. I calculate the vinegar to cost .74, the conditioner .96 cents, and I will throw in a penny for the water. It costs $1.71 to make 76 ounces of fabric softener with this recipe and a 129 ounce of Gain costs $9.99 at Target. So roughly $2 compared to $10 and not to mention not using all that plastic every time you buy a new bottle of fabric softener. Be green and make your own!
Fabric Softener Recipe
How to Make Fabric Softener!
Materials
- 2 cups conditioner
- 6 cups water
- 3 cups vinegar
Tools
- Large fabric softener container
- funnel
- measuring cups
Instructions
- Heat 3 cups water
- Add conditioner and stir until melted
- Pour into large container using funnel
- add vinegar and stir to combine
Notes
Must throughly shake before each use
Use any type of conditioner
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These detergent dispensers are great to use as your everyday bottle instead of large containers. It allows for ease when poring the fabric softener into the machine without having to deal with the bulky plastic container.
I have been slowly transitioning my home to be more green and making my own cleaning products were the first items on my list. I like the fact that I will no longer be using harsh chemicals in my home, and I am saving by not adding more plastic containers to the environment. Have you started to reduce your footprint? If so, what are some of the things you do to be green?
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Kathi Richards says
Hi DeDe! When you say any kind of conditioner, do you mean hair conditioner?? That’s the only conditioner I can think of.
Designed Decor says
Hi Kathi,
Yes, I use hair conditioner!
Pat Jones says
Why the baking soda?
Designed Decor says
Pat, Since baking soda is a natural deodorizer, maintains pH balances, and neutralizes acids and bases, adding baking soda to laundry is an easy way to keep your clothes clean. Using baking soda in laundry can also help soften clothes, boost your detergent’s power, and keep whites white, among other things. Baking soda is an incredible product for cleaning! I use it in most all of my cleaning products.
Scarlet says
How in the world do you find time to do all these things?? Seriously. I like all the things you do and cant seem to find tome for myself!! Whats your secret?
Designed Decor says
Scarlet, I only work outside of my home 1 day a week and my youngest is 17, so I have all day to be creative and organized! Although having too much time on your hands can be a bad thing, just ask Mr. DD. lol Thanks for stopping by!
Britni says
What a fun idea! Thanks for sharing.
Anonymous says
Hi, I love this idea. How much of it do you use for each load? And do you put it in with the wash? Txs so much
Designed Decor says
I place it in my fabric softener holder in the machine. I fill it to the line, so I would say it is probably 1/4 cup. If you don’t have an automatic softener release, I would add at the end of the wash just like regular softener. Thanks for taking the time to ask your question, I hope I answered it for you! Have a great week.