{"id":39493,"date":"2022-02-16T15:52:48","date_gmt":"2022-02-16T15:52:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alternatech.net\/?p=39493"},"modified":"2022-02-16T15:52:48","modified_gmt":"2022-02-16T15:52:48","slug":"surprising-uses-for-fabric-softener-that-dont-involve-laundry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/surprising-uses-for-fabric-softener-that-dont-involve-laundry\/","title":{"rendered":"Surprising Uses for Fabric Softener (that don\u2019t involve laundry)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>1. Cleaning dishware covered with burnt-on food\n<figure id='\"attachment_39495\"' aria-describedby='\"caption-attachment-39495\"' style='\"width:' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter><img fetchpriority='\"high\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-39495 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/02%5C/fabric-softener-1.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"454\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/fabric-softener-1.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'><figcaption id='\"caption-attachment-39495\"' class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>\u00a9 FiveRings \/ Wikimedia Commons\n<p>Scorched pans are almost impossible to wash without using special chemical agents. Some people suggest a simple solution: try to soak the pan with a spoonful of fabric softener dissolved in warm water, leave it like that for the night and washing it will be much easier in the morning.\n</p><h4>2. Washing wooden furniture\n<figure id='\"attachment_39496\"' aria-describedby='\"caption-attachment-39496\"' style='\"width:' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-39496 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/02%5C/fabric-softener-2.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"585\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/fabric-softener-2.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'><figcaption id='\"caption-attachment-39496\"' class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>\u00a9 shutterstock.com\n<p>Cleaning blogger Lynsey Crombie suggests using fabric softener to wash wooden surfaces as it\u2019ll gently remove dirt without damaging the surface since it doesn\u2019t contain harsh chemicals. As a bonus, it\u2019ll leave a fresh scent in the room.\n</p><h4>3. Removing stickers with ease\n<figure id='\"attachment_39497\"' aria-describedby='\"caption-attachment-39497\"' style='\"width:' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-39497 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/02%5C/fabric-softener-3.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"413\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/fabric-softener-3.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'><figcaption id='\"caption-attachment-39497\"' class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>\u00a9 shutterstock.com, \u00a9 shutterstock.com\n<p>The glue that bonds the sticker with the glass is meant to last forever, so it\u2019s always quite challenging to get rid of these clingy things. Fabric softener that\u2019s diluted 50\/50 with water can help to get rid of old stickers on car windows and other glass surfaces.\n</p><h4>4. Getting rid of water stains in the bathroom\n<figure id='\"attachment_39498\"' aria-describedby='\"caption-attachment-39498\"' style='\"width:' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-39498 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/02%5C/fabric-softener-4.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"971\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/fabric-softener-4.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'><figcaption id='\"caption-attachment-39498\"' class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>\u00a9 depositphotos.com, \u00a9 depositphotos.com\n<p>You can\u2019t get rid of these annoying white stains in the bathroom just by using water \u2014 it usually requires special chemical agents. And as it turns out, fabric softener will be enough! Add 1\/2 cup of fabric softener into 1\/2 cup of warm water and spray it onto the surface. Clean it with a sponge and let it dry \u2014 the stains should come right off.\n</p><h4>5. Freshening up drapes\n<figure id='\"attachment_39499\"' aria-describedby='\"caption-attachment-39499\"' style='\"width:' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-39499 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/02%5C/fabric-softener-5.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"582\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/fabric-softener-5.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'><figcaption id='\"caption-attachment-39499\"' class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>\u00a9 shutterstock.com, \u00a9 shutterstock.com\n<p>If you\u2019re really into air fresheners but don\u2019t like spending too much money on them, make your own! Add some softener and a 1\/2 spoonful of baking soda mixed with water into a spray bottle and just like that, you\u2019ll be able to freshen up your curtains, linens, and upholstered furniture whenever you want.\n</p><h4>6. Detangling doll hair\n<figure id='\"attachment_39500\"' aria-describedby='\"caption-attachment-39500\"' style='\"width:' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-39500 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/02%5C/fabric-softener-6.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"485\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/fabric-softener-6.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'><figcaption id='\"caption-attachment-39500\"' class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>\u00a9 shutterstock.com\n<p>If a Barbie doll has an explosion on her head, it\u2019s no reason to throw her away! A blogger named Ashley Hackshaw suggests soaking the doll\u2019s hair in equal parts water and fabric softener, leaving it for a couple of minutes, then brushing out tangles and washing it with water.\n</p><h4>7. Making a new carpet feel softer\n<figure id='\"attachment_39501\"' aria-describedby='\"caption-attachment-39501\"' style='\"width:' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-39501 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/02%5C/fabric-softener-7.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"728\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/fabric-softener-7.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'><figcaption id='\"caption-attachment-39501\"' class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>\u00a9 shutterstock.com\n<p>Carpets are made from the same types of fibers as clothes, so using fabric softener to make new carpet fibers comfier seems like a great idea. Mix hot water and fabric softener, spray it over the carpet, let it sit for a couple of minutes, and wash it off using a steam carpet cleaner. It\u2019s important to wash it well if you have small children or animals.\n</p><h4>8. Creating your own anti-mosquito spray\n<figure id='\"attachment_39502\"' aria-describedby='\"caption-attachment-39502\"' style='\"width:' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-39502 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/02%5C/fabric-softener-8.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"524\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/fabric-softener-8.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'><figcaption id='\"caption-attachment-39502\"' class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>\u00a9 shutterstock.com, \u00a9 shutterstock.com\n<p>A fabric softener can also help you ward off mosquitoes. Mixing it with baking soda and water into a homemade mosquito repellent will not make you cough, compared to store-bought repellents, and it will leave a fresh clean scent.\n</p><p>Do you know of any other simple products that can serve as multi-purpose helpers in the household? We\u2019d be happy to hear from you in the comment section below!\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>1. Cleaning dishware covered with burnt-on food Scorched pans are almost impossible to wash without using special chemical agents. 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