Learn how fabric softener actually works, and when you should—and shouldn't—use it. Getty Images / Vladdeep Fabric softener, also called fabric conditioner, is a laundry product containing lubricating ...

If you've been on any social media platform recently, you may have come across a video showing a method of laundry deep cleaning called "laundry stripping." The videos typically show a person's ...

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Fabric softener coats fabric fibers with compounds that leave them feeling silkier to the touch and reduces static cling. Overuse of fabric softener makes fabrics less absorbent and breathable, while ...

Detergent and fabric softener are essential for every load of laundry, right? Not so fast. While detergent or laundry soap serves as a cleaning agent, fabric softener has a slightly more ...

You may want to re-think how much fabric softener you’re using when you wash your clothing. At least, that’s the message popular TikToker Ann Russell (@annrussell03) shared in a recent clip. Russell’s ...

13:36, Wed, Oct 8, 2025 Updated: 13:43, Wed, Oct 8, 2025 It’s something most people use with every wash, but according to fashion experts, fabric softener can actually damage your clothes and 'does ...

It’s a little-known fact that fabric softener has a purpose outside the laundry room. Aside from softening fabrics, adding a pleasant scent, and reducing static cling, fabric softener is also an ...

I'll admit that nothing is more heavenly than the feel of soft and clean clothes. And thanks to a got-to fabric softener, you can easily achieve that soft and snug feel with each wash. But while some ...

We’ve already covered why you should stop using dryer sheets—now it’s time to vanquish the next unnecessary step in your laundry routine: fabric softener. I know, you like how it makes your clothes ...