2006-12-21 15:34:14 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Umm softener. That stuff you put in the washer, next to the detergent.
2006-12-21 15:36:26 · answer #1 · answered by BarbieQ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fabric softener is a liquid composition added to washing machines during the rinse cycle to make clothes feel better to the touch. These products work by depositing lubricating chemicals on the fabric that make it feel softer, reduce static cling and impart a fresh fragrance. The first fabric softeners were developed by the textile industry during the early 20th century. In the late 1970's manufacturers found a way to deliver fabric softening benefits in a dryer sheet format.
My personal favorite is Suavitel - Field of Flowers. Smells WONDERFUL!!! But just full strength not concentrated.
2006-12-21 16:01:41 · answer #2 · answered by Donna J 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fabric softener (also called Fabric Conditioner) is used to prevent static cling and makes the fabric softer. Popular brand names include Lenor, Lenor/Downy, Snuggle, and Comfort. Most newer washing machines have a dispenser to add liquid fabric softener to the load of laundry automatically on the final rinse; in launderettes it may need to be added manually. Some brands of washing powder have fabric conditioning built-in which is claimed to save money when compared to buying ordinary washing powder and fabric softener separately. There are some fabric softeners that besides softening clothes also claim to make ironing easier whereas some claim to make clothes dry faster. The use of fabric softener may however reduce the water absorption capabilities of the fabric, and is contra-indicated in some articles like microfibre textiles. For best results, un-diluted fabric softener should not be poured directly onto clothes.
Another form of fabric softener is in the form of dryer sheets which are added to clothing in the tumble dryer to soften the fabrics and prevent static. Dryer sheets, or dryer anticling strips, can also be used to keep clothes smelling good while being stored.
Fabric softeners tend to be based on quaternary ammonium salts.
2006-12-21 15:41:45 · answer #3 · answered by lipsticklobotomy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fabric softener makes your clothes softer, and makes them smell fresher. The Gain Apple Mango Tango smells wonderful. Also helps reduce static.
2006-12-21 15:38:41 · answer #4 · answered by AJacks 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
companies buy the grease used to fry french fries from fast food restaurants and use it to make fabric softener. Maybe that is why towels that have been in the dryer with a dryer sheet will not absorb water, thus defeating the purpose of the towel
2006-12-21 23:27:35 · answer #5 · answered by txcatwoman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
jeez people...
fabric softener removes detergents residue that's left after the rinse...
it's kinda like hair conditioner.. it removes the shampoo residue in your hair...
2006-12-21 15:44:03 · answer #6 · answered by professorminh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a liquid freshner you can find in the laundry isle of the store that basically makes your clothes smell good and fluffy and also static free
2006-12-21 15:44:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋