Do you want to save money in the laundry room?  Then this article is for you!  After making my own laundry detergent, which I love, I knew I needed to make my own fabric softener and went searching for recipes!  Many people make their own laundry products to save money and to use more natural products.

This recipe calls for vinegar (this is pretty cheap), a bottle of conditioner (I get the 78 cents one or a free one after rebate or ECB from CVS or Rite Aid.), and water.  so, this can definately reduce your laundry cost!  I found it to be quite easy to make and I stored mine in a gallon milk jug and then pour it into a baby wipes container.  I then take an old sock that has lost it’s mate forever and dip it in the fabric softner.  I squeezed some of the liquid out and then threw the sock in the dryer.  I washed sheets first and I found no staining, which is a common question people ask about the homemade fabric softner.  My fabric softner made my clothes smell like the conditioner I used.  So, if you are wanting to save some money in the laundry room, give this recipe a try!

Homemade Fabric Softener

2 cups hair conditioner [one regular size bottle is almost 2 cups – close enough]
3 cups white vinegar
6 cups water

Mix these together and use as you would store-bought softener.

Note: I stored mine in a gallon milk carton and then pour into a baby wipes container for use.