Fabric softeners are designed to reduce the amount of static in synthetic fibers and make laundry come out feeling soft and smelling great. These products contain lubricating ingredients that help ...

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 ...

Tired of spending loads of money on laundry detergent, fabric softener and dryer sheets? Then you'll want to consider adding Dreambly to your laundry must-haves. (Photo: Getty Images) Before I became ...

These high-quality New Zealand wool balls replaced both dryer sheets and fabric softener for countless reviewers.

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Don't toss those used dryer sheets after one use. Repurpose them to remove soap scum, dust, lint, and pet hair and to get rid ...

An appliance expert has spoken out against a popular TikTok cleaning hack, claiming it will leave your clothes even worse than they went in. The hack sees avid cleaners use sponges soaked in fabric ...

Stretch your dollar in the laundry room by making your own detergent, softener and dryer sheets. Resident DIY guy David Mackey has a simple three-product recipe for fabric softener. It's even great ...

As an American expat living in the U.K., laundry is the household chore that causes the most culture shock. Unlike in the U.S., tumble dryers aren’t common. A lot of homes have a combination washer ...

The familiar fragrance of fabric softener might seem harmless, even comforting. But after digging deeper into what's actually ...

Using fabric softener and dryer sheets will make your towels less absorbent. Learn how to remove the residue and keep towels ...