Learn how fabric softener actually works, and when you should—and shouldn't—use it. Getty Images / Vladdeep Fabric softener, also called fabric conditioner, is a laundry product containing lubricating ...

Although it’s become an everyday staple, fabric softener may be the most misunderstood laundry product of all. We assume, because of its name, that it will make our clothes feel soft. But, really, ...

Using fabric softener and dryer sheets will make your towels less absorbent. Learn how to remove the residue and keep towels ...

Add 1/2 to 1 cup (depending on load size) white vinegar to the last rinse in the washer. Vinegar is cheap, nontoxic, ...

Fabric softener is notoriously divisive. In fact, when we interviewed Rich Handel, a test project leader at Consumer Reports who specializes in laundry, about the things he would never do as a laundry ...

DEAR HELOISE: Any hints for keeping the liquid fabric-softener dispenser in my washer clean and free of buildup? - Briana, via email Here is a really easy hint: Pour some hot water into it and let sit ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Rachael Smith. Design: Owl Design Learning the right way to launder bedding is an art in ...

Fabric softeners — liquid added to the final rinse in the washing machine or softening sheets that go with the clothes into the dryer — are designed to reduce the amount of static in synthetic fibers.

Learning the right way to launder bedding is an art in itself. Too much detergent and suds will go everywhere. If you use the wrong kind, you're at risk of damaging your sheets. It can be hard to know ...