I live in the country and often times we hang our clothes out to dry. But I have noticed that a lot of times this make s the clothes stiff, and not as soft as putting them in the dryer! Any suggestions on how to make them softer?? I do have to note, my boyfriend is very sensitive to liquid fabric softner, so I usually cant use it. Thank you!
2007-05-09 02:46:54 · 7 answers · asked by DMGIRL 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
To solve the senstive skin issue AND make things softer, please buy some Free & Sensitive Ultra Downy. It comes in a white jug with a white lid. The liquid type of fabric softener you use in the washer will make things softer than a dryer sheet, too. There is no perfume or dye in the Free & Sensitive Ultra Downy so it's recommended by Dermatologists for everyone from newborn babies to those with sensitive skin. We've used it for years and it's great. Hope this helps, and lucky you for being in the country!! We used to live on a ranch and I miss it!!
2007-05-09 03:23:46 · answer #1 · answered by wwhrd 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you can, fill the washer and add bleach, then shut it off and let it soak for a while. Then wash as usual.
You can also do this with fabric softener, use hot water if you can and let it soak a LONG TIME. All day even. Then when you run the washer, add detergent and do not add fabric softener at the rinse cycle.
Do try non-allergy formulas too.
Also, line drying makes clothing stiff. Consider tossing them in the dryer after you dry them on the line. Run for a few minutes, maybe toss a tennis ball in there to bash them up a bit. This really works! You can still save energy by line drying, just use these tips to soften.
2007-05-09 02:54:00 · answer #2 · answered by WriterMom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In addition to the suggestions above, you could try using a laundry ball or washball. These are environmentally friendly and very cost-effective. Clothes are a little softer after using a washball.
If you want to dry things in the open air, try drying them in the shade - the sun has a starching effect.
Some of the ecological softeners are very kind to skin, too. (e.g.Ecover or Spirit of Nature)
2007-05-09 03:06:11 · answer #3 · answered by Leaf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cause of stiffness in laundry is usually that too much detergent has been left in the clothing. To make your towels softer, use less detergent than normal, and add white vinegar to the first rinse cycle. You may also want to add an extra rinse cyle when washing towels. Line dried towels do not get as fluffy and soft as ones dried in the dryer, but this should help. Good Luck! :)
2007-05-09 02:52:51 · answer #4 · answered by Backwoods Barbie 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree with Tay Lee. Use white vinegar in the rinse cycle. When you use fabric softeners, it leaves a film on your clothes. Ever notice how much less water is absorbed by your towels after using fabric softener? White vinegar does essentially the same thing, without leaving that film. If you're worried about the smell of the vinegar being left on your clothes, your clothes come out fresh smelling, not vinegar smelling.
I never use fabric softener. I always use vinegar, ever since I heard this tip myself.
2007-05-09 02:57:06 · answer #5 · answered by Erin 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They keep bees away if you stick one in your pocket. I actually have whole list of use for those things that someone e-mailed me a long time ago. The Bees really stuck out in my mind...
2016-05-18 23:37:32 · answer #6 · answered by linh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's tough!! I really don't know what you could use...
thanks for the 2points though!
2007-05-09 02:59:26 · answer #7 · answered by Dahv Inchi 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋