Fabric softeners are very useful products, as they help preserve the softness of fabrics and give clothes a pleasant scent every time they’re washed. They’re a widely used product, and you’ll certainly find them in your home.

However, few people know that commercial fabric softeners are loaded with chemicals that can cause skin reactions, or even respiratory allergies like rhinitis. It may seem like a small thing, but think about how many hours our clothes are in contact with our skin.

Below we suggest how to prepare a highly effective natural fabric softener for laundry , using simple ingredients that are easily available and absolutely harmless to our health.

Ingredients: white vinegar, sea salt, baking soda, and essential oil to taste.

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