Fabric softener is notoriously divisive. In fact, when we interviewed Rich Handel, a test project leader at Consumer Reports who specializes in laundry, about the things he would never do as a laundry ...

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THOUGHT fabric softener could just be used to make clothes soft and smell fresh? Think again. Savvy cleaning fanatics have been raving that it is a must-have item, and can be used to spruce up all ...

Fabric softener is a product that is added to laundry to make clothes and other fabrics softer, reduce static cling, and add a fresh scent. It is typically added to the rinse cycle of a washing ...

Attracted by the smell of freshly laundered clothes, more Japanese are using fabric softeners with ultra-powerful fragrances. Softeners that continuously release scent for up to a month are a godsend ...

It's bad for the clothes, your health, and the planet. There is no good reason to use it. It has been said before on TreeHugger, but is always worth repeating: Fabric softener is a waste of money and ...

The Japanese obsession with cleanliness is contributing to a booming market. The outcome of all of this has been a new kind of scent pollution caused by the mixture of toxic substances used to create ...

From liquid formulas to wool dryer balls, these homemade fabric softeners perform just as well as commercial products. Use vinegar with essential oils for a sustainable and residue-free fabric ...

BANGKOK, Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Thailand's fragrance and scented products market is growing, with product launches increasing from two percentage points between October 2019 and September 2020 ...

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When we interviewed Rich Handel, a test project leader at Consumer Reports who specializes in laundry, about the things he would never do as a laundry expert, his number one tip was ditching fabric ...