As a cleaning and laundry care expert, one common question I hear is, 'Do I really need fabric softener?' The answer might surprise you. While fabric softeners have long been marketed as essential for ...

Fabric softener is bad for your washing machine and clothes. Consumer Reports offer tips to make your clothes soft and nice-smelling without any gross residue.

I know. You love how your laundry smells and feels after you use fabric softener or dryer sheets. I totally understand. The problem is, they're not that great for your clothing, towels or dryer ...

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.

Dr. Charles Puza, a board-certified NYC dermatologist, advises against wearing clothes that you haven't washed, using fabric softener and buying detergent with perfumes and dyes. drcharlesmd1 ...

If you run out of fabric softener, or are trying to save money, there are a few useful alternatives. White vinegar, epsom salt, and baking soda can all be used to help soften your clothes in the ...

For a gentle and chemical-free clean, look for products like the Loads Of Laugh Natural Laundry Suds and Softener ($18) and Seventh Generation Natural Liquid Fabric Softener ($12.99), as they are ...

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 u… ...

My bottle of Downy fabric softener boasts that it’s “better together” with dryer sheets (Downy brand, of course). I know a lot of people that use one or the other, or neither, but not a ...