How Do Fabric Softeners Work?

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Tip 1 - Don't get slimed: Skip the fabric softener

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Filip Mestdag | permalink

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]

Tip 2 - Fabric Softeners And Dryer Sheets: Myths vs Facts | Fun Times Guide to Household Tips

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Rachelle Walker | permalink

Heard warnings about the downsides of using fabric softeners and dryer sheets? It's time to sort out the facts from the myths.
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For further reading: http://household-tips.thefuntimesguide.com/2011/07/fabric-softener.php ^[2]

Tip 3 - 4 Times You Should Skip the Fabric Softener

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by mitjkovs | permalink

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]

Tip 4 - How Dryer Sheets Work - HowStuffWorks

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Inpactmarat | permalink

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]