While it may be nice to have clothes that feel soft,
smell fresh and are free of static cling, both types of
products contain chemicals known to be toxic to people
after sustained exposure.
Since fabric softeners are designed to stay in your
clothes for extended periods of time, such chemicals
can seep out gradually and be inhaled or absorbed directly
through the skin.
For those who don’t want to give up the benefits
of fabric softeners but are afraid to risk exposure
to potentially toxic chemicals you can add
either a quarter cup of baking soda or a quarter
cup of white vinegar to the wash cycle. Either
one will soften clothes, while the latter will also
address static cling. (Be sure not to mix either
with bleach, though, as resulting chemical reactions
could cause noxious fumes.) If eliminating
static cling is your top priority, try drying natural-
fiber clothes separately from synthetic materials.
The combination of cotton and polyester is
often the culprit behind static cling. Another choice would be
natural fabric softeners
that rely on vegetable products
and natural essential oils instead of harsh
chemicals to get the job done.
Whichever you choose there is no real good choice. Dryer sheets clog up the dryer vents. Liquid fabric softener can ruin the your washer. Just remember which ever you choose, less is best.
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