How Do Fabric Softeners Work?

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Don't get slimed: Skip the fabric softener More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Filip Mestdag | permalink
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Fabric softeners contain toxic ingredients that are bad for your health and the environment. EWG recommends that laundry doers just say no.
For further reading: http://www.ewg.org/enviroblog/2011/11/dont-get-slimed-skip-fabric-softener ^[1]

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Fabric Softeners And Dryer Sheets: Myths vs Facts | Fun Times Guide to Household Tips More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Rachelle Walker | permalink
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Heard warnings about the downsides of using fabric softeners and dryer sheets? It's time to sort out the facts from the myths.
Tags: fabric softener, fabric softeners, dryer sheets, dryer sheet warnings, fabric softener stains, fabric softener warnings, dryer sheet warnings, dryer sheets mice, fabric softener buildup, fabric softener dryer, fabric softener microfiber, microfiber towels, fabric softener acne, fabric softener body acne,

For further reading: http://household-tips.thefuntimesguide.com/2011/07/fabric-softener.php ^[2]

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4 Times You Should Skip the Fabric Softener More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by mitjkovs | permalink
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Sure, you want your clothes feeling soft and smelling nice, but the damage may not be worth it.

For further reading: http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/cleaning/tips/a19506/fabric-softener-cleaning-product/ ^[3]

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How Dryer Sheets Work - HowStuffWorks More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Inpactmarat | permalink
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How do dryer sheets help your clothes come out soft and static-free? Check out this article and learn all about dryer sheets and how they work.
Tags: dryer sheets, uses for dryer sheet, dryer sheet facts

For further reading: http://home.howstuffworks.com/dryer-sheets.htm ^[4]

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Toxic Danger: Why You Should Ditch Your Fabric Softener More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by lordofland | permalink
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Why should you ditch your fabric softener? Lots of reasons. Learn about the toxic chemicals lurking in your fabric softener and dryer sheets.

For further reading: http://www.thankyourbody.com/toxic-danger-why-you-should-ditch-your-fabric-softener/ ^[5]

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Using Vinegar as Fabric Softener Review - Does it Work? More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Simon Brannigan | permalink
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Green Idea Reviews -
Tags: Green Idea Reviews blog, Green Idea Reviews

For further reading: http://www.greenideareviews.com/2012/04/25/using-vinegar-as-fabric-softener-review-does-it-work/ ^[6]

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lordofland, mitjkovs, Simon Brannigan, Filip Mestdag, Inpactmarat, Rachelle Walker

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1. http://www.ewg.org/enviroblog/2011/11/dont-get-slimed-skip-fabric-softener

2. http://household-tips.thefuntimesguide.com/2011/07/fabric-softener.php

3. http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/cleaning/tips/a19506/fabric-softener-cleaning-product/

4. http://home.howstuffworks.com/dryer-sheets.htm

5. http://www.thankyourbody.com/toxic-danger-why-you-should-ditch-your-fabric-softener/

6. http://www.greenideareviews.com/2012/04/25/using-vinegar-as-fabric-softener-review-does-it-work/