Here are a couple tips I have read about, I hope they are helpful:
Recycle used fabric softener sheeets:
- Use them as dust cloths.
- Another good use for them is to use them on your shower doors, they won't leave streaks or water spots.
Make your own Fabric softener sheets:
Mix 1 cup of liquid fabric softener and 2 cups water; keep a bottle of the solution in your laundry room. When you need to dry some clothing, dampen an old washcloth with a small amount and toss it into the dryer with your wet clothes.
Make your own Fabric Softener:
Mix 2 cups white vinegar and 2 cups baking soda. Slowly stir these into 4 cups of water. NOTE: Be sure to mix it in a container in your sink or tub because it WILL fizz. Store in a plastic bottle, and sheck well before adding one-quarter cup to the final rinse. The same ingredients may also do the job when used individually. Try adding half a cup of white vinegar or 1/4 cup of baking soda to the last rinse.
Homemade carpet freshener recipe:
Mix together 3/4 cup of baking soda, 1/4 cup of talcum powder and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch. Toss in your favorite scent and then sprinkle the powder over your carpet. Let sit for 15 minutes and then vacuum.
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I make my liquid fabric softer,(I suggest using a container with a screw on lid, because a push down lid will blow as the mixture settles and could be lost. Personally I don't by dryer sheets, so if I miss the rinse cycle I take an old rag (I use old baby washcloths) dampen it and put just a tiny bit of conditioner on it and toss it in the dryer. Works just as well and can be used again and again....
I might try the carpet freshener! We have pet rabbits, and sometimes (!) the area around their litter box needs a little boost.
I just ordered my first pair of dryer balls. If they work, I'll use less fabric softener, and maybe phase it out altogether.
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