Comments on: Alternative fabric softener and laundry de-static stuff

By: Joyce

Joyce — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 16:45:05 +0000

The aluminum all thing is scary I think. We are just now getting aluminum out of baking powder and other things because of it’s probable link to Alzheimer’s. In some Alzheimer groups they say that the link is quite definite – so watch your deodorants. FYI just to let you know, not only is fabric softener, liquid and sheets, the most toxic thing in your household tool-chest, it is made from horses usually and sometimes cows. I don’t think that using animals is exactly environmentally friendly. Good old Proctor & Gamble are still testing on animals, too. So beware of that if you want to make your footprint small.

By: funny

funny — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 23:26:29 +0000

@ Kate: Yes. So does a very clean white tennis shoe.

By: Kate

Kate — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 22:19:00 +0000

I have heard that tennis balls work well in the dryer to keep static down and fluff up clothes. Haven’t tried it myself though…

By: Pam

Pam — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 23:59:40 +0000

I use vinegar in my ‘Downy ball’ automatic dispenser. It works great–no static and NO SMELL at all. It rinses out and if there is a faint odor the dryer takes care of it!

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Fri, 20 Mar 2009 10:13:22 +0000

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By: funnyaboutmoney1

funnyaboutmoney1 — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:38:32 +0000

They say you can use the foil ball time after time. It will be interesting to see if it works!

By: RecycleCindy

RecycleCindy — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:57:02 +0000

Some very interesting ideas as alternatives to store bought fabric softeners. I want to try the foil ball. I wonder if you can use it over and over again? I’m going to try this idea tonight.

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By: kcrobert

kcrobert — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:28:39 +0000

Try a Fur-Zoff to remove hair from fabric. It is a great eco-friendly product and won’t cost you much money, $10 and lasts forever! Works great – http://www.furzoff.net

By: Chance

Chance — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:50:03 +0000

Wow! Great tip! I’ve been experimenting with home made laundry powder (like the commenter above) but the problem of electrified german shepard dog hair remains. Problem solved and many thanks to you.

I think I will dilute and place in a dedicated bottle that is a recycled fabric softener bottle so that other household members will use it – they are leery of my homebrew stuff but putting it in the regular bottle would work like a charm.