2006-12-30 08:52:57 · 23 answers · asked by Mr. Knowledgeable VI 7 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
One cleans, the other removes the static cling! That's it in a nutshell.
2006-12-30 08:54:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
One cleans and the other softens fabric and keeps static cling down. Be aware that fabric softeners can also reduce the effectiveness of chemicals used to make clothes less flammable, too, so you might want to keep that in mind if you smoke or are around fire. You don't really need to use a fabric softener but it's nice on some things.
2006-12-30 08:58:09 · answer #2 · answered by princessmikey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The detergent is used to clean the clothes and the fabric softener is used to give a freash scent to the clothes as well as soften the fabric.
2006-12-30 09:03:19 · answer #3 · answered by melissaslistening 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You put detergent in at the beginning to clean your clothes. You use fabric softener in the final rinse to soften your clothes or you can buy the sheets and throw them in your dryer to do the same thing.
2006-12-30 09:47:49 · answer #4 · answered by Rudolph'sGrandma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Detergent is the soap the cleans your clothes. Fabric softener is the additive that makes your clothes soft and good smelling.
2006-12-30 08:55:39 · answer #5 · answered by Barbiq 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Detergent cleans your clothing and gets all the stains out. Fabric Softener softens your clothing... Think about how shampoo and conditioner work!
2006-12-30 08:55:32 · answer #6 · answered by nikkecola17 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
detergent lossens up dirt and grease particles. It's what cleans your clothes. Fabric softener is fabric softener. Use only fabric softner and you'll end up with nice, soft, dirty clothes.
2006-12-30 08:56:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Detergent has soap in it and it gets the dirt and grime out of your clothes. Fabric softener softens your clothes so they don't come out so stiff.
2006-12-30 08:55:49 · answer #8 · answered by glittergrl3269 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The widespread use of fabric softeners in conjunction with modern detergents in the home has led to concerns that they may cause adverse skin reactions, particularly on infants and those with sensitive skin. It has been determined that the use of fabric softeners is not a cause of infant dermatitis (‘nappy rash’) (Jenkins et al, 1983; Schneider et al, 1974; Steinbock and Swoboda, 1974; Motegi et al, 1974; Bouchier-Hays, 1988). But recently more detailed work on the specific effects on the skin has shown that Lenor from Procter and Gamble has no adverse effects, and indeed its use has some measurable benefits.
2006-12-30 08:55:45 · answer #9 · answered by jola2fine 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
laundry detergent cleans the clothing and fabric softner softens and takes the static out of the clothes and whitens them it has a blueing agent in it to whiten clothing. happy new year.
2006-12-30 08:56:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One cleans your clothes in the washing machine and the other softens in the drier unless you use the new liquid fabric softener that goes in the washer.
2006-12-30 08:56:20 · answer #11 · answered by E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋