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[–] SkunkWorkz@lemmy.world 40 points 17 hours ago (5 children)

If only millennials bought more fabric softener instead of avocados and coffee they would be able to afford a house.

[–] podperson@lemm.ee 5 points 13 hours ago

I propose we start calling it fabric lotion. Maybe the disgust with that mental imagery will shut down this worthless product.

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[–] CoolMatt@lemmy.ca 0 points 6 hours ago* (last edited 6 hours ago)

What.. ? Bar soap? Which coats your skin in wax and makes you feel like a walking crayon when you wash yourself with it?

No thanks, I'll stick to my detergent and dryer sheets.

(which do work btw, I grew up poor without them and HATED the feeling of my clothes, and the static. Pissed me off all the time. Grew up, started making money, and bought dryer sheets, boom problem solved.)

[–] dustpuppy@lemmy.world 7 points 12 hours ago

It also makes the clothes extremely flammable.

[–] Hoimo@ani.social 33 points 18 hours ago (4 children)

I can't imagine baking baking soda in an oven is cheaper than just buying washing soda? They're both sold in similar size bags (1kg) for similar prices in my area (€9-€10). Seems like a waste of energy to buy the wrong type of carbonate.

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[–] NutWrench@lemmy.ml 5 points 14 hours ago

Stubby used too much fabric softener on his jpeg.

[–] stopforgettingit@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

Asking because I honestly don't know, for the laundry detergent recipe, does it matter that I was always told to get HE detergent? I was under the impression that the soap for "high efficiency" washers was different somehow than normal soap. I am ready to admit I was conned by the detergent industry and this is just marketing speak, but I also don't want to fuck up my washer, it cost a lot of money I don't have to replace it.

[–] PersnickityPenguin@lemm.ee 4 points 13 hours ago

It's more concentrated.

[–] Spacehooks@reddthat.com 12 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

All ot does is make the fabric soft? Are yall wearing potatoes sacks?

[–] CaptPretentious@lemmy.world 19 points 16 hours ago (9 children)

Having softener does not soften fabric. It's basically just liquid perfume for your clothes. It also shortens the lifespan of your clothes by destroying them.

[–] sovereign@lemmy.dbzer0.com 11 points 16 hours ago (4 children)

It does in fact soften fabric. I use it for blankets to keep them in that nice smooth state. Yes it increases ware but the enjoyment of the blankets is enhanced dramatically imo.

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[–] drascus@sh.itjust.works 20 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

This new generation can't do anything and spends money frivolously.... This generation is too stingy and resourceful.... Guys pick a damn lane.

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[–] thingAmaBob@lemmy.world 12 points 17 hours ago (12 children)

Borax gives me rashes, but I’ve used laundry bar soap or just the super sensitive skin liquid stuff. I use vinegar instead of name brand fabric softener because it’s cheaper and the other stuff gives me a rash. Nearly all of the store bought laundry stuff gives me rashes.

[–] MonkderVierte@lemmy.ml 6 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

Btw, washing your shower curtain with vinegar prevents it from getting moldy. And no, it doesn't smell.

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[–] auginator@lemmy.world 9 points 17 hours ago

Haven’t used it for years

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