#fabricsoftener — Public Fediverse posts
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#WhiteVinegar and #WoolDryerBalls are two of my favorites!
7 Natural, Homemade Alternatives to #FabricSoftener
"Fabric softeners might make our clothes feel cozy and fresh, but that comes at a cost. They contain harmful #petrochemicals that don't biodegrade easily and come packaged in single-use plastic.
These chemicals build up on your clothes over time, reducing fabric absorbency, which makes it harder to get them clean over time. Plus, traditional fabric softener can damage washing machines or compromise the flame-retardant properties of safety wear.
But you don't have to live without soft, fresh-smelling laundry. Here are some natural, homemade fabric softeners that get the job done without the downsides..."
Learn more:
https://www.thecommons.earth/blog/7-natural-homemade-alternatives-to-fabric-softener#SolarPunkSunday #Laundry #DIY #SaferProducts #HouseholdProducts
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Feeling like @TechConnectify after explaining to my roommate how the #WashingMachine dispenses whatever's in the #FabricSoftener dispenser (vinegar for me) using #CentripetalForce during the spin-drying cycle, and just appreciating how #WashingMachines are basically just a giant rotary mechanisms inside water basins.
Fascinating how so much of the modern #engineering that saves so much time and effort in our daily lives is just simple mechanisms put together in clever ways.