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 ...

Fabric softeners work in the rinse cycle to coat fibers with softening ingredients that make them feel soft and silky to the touch. The coating helps reduce static cling and most liquid fabric ...

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White vinegar, epsom salt, and baking soda can all be used to help soften your clothes in the washing machine. Wool dryer balls, air drying, and aluminum foil balls can be used in the dryer with the ...