Fabric Softener and Dryer Sheets for less than a Dollar

[@tracydimond3759]

I have 3 old 64 oz. Fabric softener bottles I keep to put my diy Fab softener in. When I make it my batch fills 2 of them and partially fills the other one, I just put a funnel in and ladle it in. It's 12 cups water 2 15oz bottles of hair conditioner( just not the ones for color treated hair) and 4 cups white vinegar. I use just a bit of borax to slightly thicken it. I put some in a downy ball and then I bought a pack of handi wipes that I cut down to size and I keep those in a bit of my Fab softener in a square container. I didn't use all the handi wipes and I'm still using my original ones from over 1 yr ago.

[@amillia222]

I just put some little vinegar in rinse mode, then in drying mode I put few drops of essential oil of my choice on old white sock. Done! Extra soft laundry with perfect smell plus perfect house smell. No build up on fabrics.

[@kentuckygirl8282]

I have used this several times, as well as the homemade laundry soap. My experience was great at first. And then after about a month or so my clothes became rather gunky feeling due to build up. I used a myriad of different recipes for each, all same end results. Myself, along with other family members, ditched these homemade versions after one recipe because they simply didn't live up to the hype. My clothes came out smelling and looking worse than when they went in! Kudos to those of you that get better results!

[@FrankGutowski-ls8jt]

Ky Girl These DIY recipes harken back to the 1600’s. Now you know what they put up with and how awful they smelled!

[@mismatchrepair]

You must have hard water.

[@tinaprice4948]

hard water or used too much ? I have heard if you add Epson salts if will help soften your water and get your clothes cleaner, which i think alot of those scent boosters are salts

[@barbarat5729]

I used tap water because you're the first person who said NOT to. Thank you. I'll see how it goes with the batch I just made. I also don't have a dryer. I hang everything to dry.

[@changingmyself]

What you are using is not an essential oil, it is a fragrance oil, essential oils come from flowers, fruit skins and plants whereas fragrant oils come from fragrance companies although sometimes fragrance oils do use essential oils to make their fragrance oils. You can get a Gain Fragrance oil on Ebay that smells great. I use essential oils and fragrance oils in my homemade soap.

[@leanimako1385]

Thank you for sharing this is the best one I have seen to make your own fabric softener and dryer sheet with a cloth thank you so much God bless

[@paisley1134]

I cant stomach coconut smell, seems like all the inexpensive conitioner is either coconut or green apple. Wonder if I could use downey unstoppables and melt down or dollar tree scent crystals?

[@ModernPioneers]

Barb Shelton great idea! Try it and let me know how it works!

[@barbarat5729]

I cannot tolerate coconut scented body or hair care products either. Can't stand cheap lavender scented items either.

[@bobbyscoggins5076]

Get a spray bottle put softener in it add water and spray your colths then hang your colths to dry

[@VictoriaLynn-flaming_hearts]

2 cents an oz if you're using the great value 128 oz vinegar.

[@pjfoltz8810]

I could not find the recipe for this on your webpage

[@toniadb]

What is the purpose of adding essential oil, other than scent? Because I would think the conditioner would add enough scent?

[@ModernPioneers]

for no other reason to blend "scents"

[@veevee111]

This video is so informative. Thanks for sharing. I am one who prefers Gain fabric softener but it is too expensive for me. Any tips on which essential oils to use in order to recreate the Gain fragrance? Thanks in advance. 🙂

[@ModernPioneers]

I’m still testing - seems top secret - but what realize is they are selling double what you need so I’ve been diluting mine when I have a coupon to buy it ;) so the savings is there ;)

[@donnapuentez4392]

Thank you for sharing. If a person is afraid of their "sheets" souring or mildewing stored in plastic, they can store them in their freezer as long as they're in an airtight container. If it's not airtight, the smell can get into your food. It's fine to throw them into the dryer frozen.

[@redgingerbreadpam]

On the gain scent, you can but scents that are are dupes & used in soap making. The link below is just one example. Hope this helps in making it smell like Gain m.naturesgardencandles.com/ng-island-fresh-gain-type-fragrance-oil

[@kittfln8168]

If you can't figure it out. When you buy some Put your fabric softener into a bucket or something, than refill the fabric softener container with white vinegar and pour into your bucket. It doubles the amount without taking away the scent that much. Plus you could also add the oils if you find the right combination

[@ellenkincaid8434]

Your saying if you don't use distilled water. But if you use fabric softener in every load you go through it faster than it would mold or mildew

[@ahmeddaghistani4244]

Thank you

[@FrankGutowski-ls8jt]

All this fuss about all natural, no nasty chemicals, but she uses synthetic chemicals in her concoction.

[@lynnettawilliams7143]

How much watter did u use in recipe I'd love to try it but dont know how much watter u add

[@ModernPioneers]

I used 1 gallon

[@natashagreen-chillaxedprod7769]

What Carrier Oil did you put in to use the Essential Oil. You need a Carrier Oil To Use with the Oil What preservative did you put in it since it has water in it? If you add water to any recipe you need the preservative so that mould won’t grow

[@ModernPioneers]

Natasha Green - carrier oil? I use distilled water - I’ve never had mold in my fabric softener - I’m sure there are preservatives in the conditioner already.

[@ermaallen537]

Natasha Green Use distilled water to prevent mold.

[@shannonthornton7387]

You don’t need a carrier oil that’s only with use as topical medicine. 1tbsp if vegetable glycerin will reduce separation. I’ve never had my fabric softener I make at home mold

[@maribelhilario2148]

Excellent. Thank you.

[@patriciapeterson2820]

Thank you❣️

[@cindystrother7710]

Thanks for sharing awesome and amazing wow THANKS for the TIPS and idea's

[@ajalicea1091]

For those where distilled water is either hard to find or too expensive at this time (Jan 2023); just BOIL your spiket water. City or well. Instead of purchasing a new container to put it in, recycle an old one gallon vinegar jug.

[@puuuuurrrfectkitten]

Dryer wrack to dry the dryer sheets you make sheets old shirts cut to ? Plus could you boil the water to kill anything bad for fabric softener. Wonder if could dehydrate it dehydrate it also if make large large batch last you few months. . So no mold or anything. but wonder about boiled water So I dont have to buy water at store as that increase cost. wonder if people could get like drying wrack. Then put them to dry on rack If they completely dry wont get bad either, Want try though

[@tinaprice4948]

I have seen on other videos people that dry the sheets and then use them. you can always try and see how it goes

[@LovesHerEagles]

Could you use coconut oil instead of conditioner?

[@danadavis8333]

You can use any hair conditioner for this, it doesn't have to coconut conditioner.

[@veronicawilliams2612]

Cool I'm gone try this one.

[@ciaras.2621]

hi their. like your video. but where can I buy the essential oil scents. I can only find fruit or herbs oils I want like baby powder scents, melon dew scents, or even strawberry and cream scents. anyone please let me know. thank you

[@ModernPioneers]

try amazon that's where I get mine :)

[@tinaprice4948]

you are wanting artificial scents, essential oils are only pure oils made from flowers and fruit skins etc.

[@carladavis4500]

Does anyone have suggestions for replacing a toxic chemical filled hair conditioner? I may try vegetable glycerin to avoid toxins considering I have Lupus and chemicals trigger flare ups. Also, reusable Handi Wipes are great to use for DIY dryer sheets.

[@donnamartin8863]

CM Davis I honestly just use 2 cup water (boiling), to one cup baking soda (I have hard water), to 2 cups vinegar. Boil the water and mix in the baking soda. It will not fully dissolve. Very, very, very slowly add the vinegar, and mix until the reaction stops before adding more. I store it in an old downy container, and shake well before adding 1/4 of a cup to my downy balls, being that my laundromat doesn’t have the fabric softener section on he machines. You can add essential oils, if you wish. I don’t.

[@FrankGutowski-ls8jt]

Donna Riccardi Baking soda is not an effective water softener. It reacts too slowly with hard water contaminants. Use washing soda instead. Omit vinegar. You’re neutralizing both, producing sodium acetate, carbon dioxide, and water. What good is that? None!

[@cindylouwho9336]

I’ve seen many recipes using conditioner. Does it leave a film on your clothes? I’m afraid it’ll gunk up and make my clothes gross

[@ModernPioneers]

no its never left a film on anything and its never gunked up anything and my clothes are not gross.

[@Bunnieb559]

The essential oils won't stain the clothes?

[@ModernPioneers]

bunnyb559 no it will not stain

[@RicharddtheStar]

Does it make the clothes smell good.

[@ModernPioneers]

mine did

[@farrahlunceford9829]

does it mildew if sit long without uses

[@ModernPioneers]

If you use distilled water or spring water - no mildrew can happen. I would NOT use tap water

[@sallykalya9023]

Can I use apple cider vinegar

[@ModernPioneers]

Sanna Kruger I’ve not tried that so I’d hate to recommend it - but I know by itself it’s great for your hair

[@wbvmcgary]

What does the vinegar do?

[@ModernPioneers]

reduces static and removes odors

[@wbvmcgary]

Thank you, I am new at this.

[@tonyapreston4539]

vinegar is a natural fabric softner, it does something with smoothing the fibers

[@FrankGutowski-ls8jt]

Modern Pioneers It won’t remove odoriferous acidic compounds.

[@lynnentler5725]

Is also a natural soap removal it removes Suds & soap out of fabrics

[@JustTrying2MakeitToJesus]

Lol I keep video library's too 💕🤣

[@janesmith5414]

ain't you a cute couple....i never buy fabric softener even though i love because of the cost ...i keep to a strict budget...now i can use it again without feeling guilty about it...thank you

[@Trakehner20]

Wow, I'm in the same boat with you! I won't pay for these extras, but might try to make it. Being tight is the only way to be! (besides holy!) haha

[@farrahlunceford9829]

love it helpful 2 in 1

[@mustang9592]

Can't i use sponges

[@ModernPioneers]

of course - I even said that in the video :)

[@Chrissy-iy2hl]

Not 1 comment, until mine. Shocking. not

[@ModernPioneers]

thanks for watching!