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Do-It-Yourself: Homemade Fabric Softener

December 26, 2012 by Lisa Park + 3 Comments

I don’t like buying fabric softener because it’s so expensive, so I was excited when I saw this recipe for homemade fabric softener. Here’s what you need:

Homemade Fabric Softener
6 parts hot water
3 parts white vinegar
2 parts hair conditioner (pick up the 15 oz. Suave conditioner for around $0.99)

Directions:
Mix conditioner and hot water well until the conditioner is dissolved completely. Add the vinegar, and mix well. Store in a large container such as an empty fabric softener container or a large, empty vinegar bottle. Use approximately 2 Tablespoons per load.

Do you have any frugal tips? Please comment and share with everyone.

Filed Under: Do-It-Yourself, Money-Saving Tips

Comments

  1. Leri says

    March 24, 2020 at 5:23 pm

    Could I use another shampoo brand name?

    Reply
    • Lisa Park says

      March 24, 2020 at 8:21 pm

      Yes, you can use a different hair conditioner brand. But just not shampoo.

      Reply
  2. Malissa says

    June 21, 2020 at 8:33 pm

    How much does it make? How much would I need to make a 5 gallon bucket and how can I make it gain?

    Reply

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