11 unexpected uses of fabric softener ... that have nothing to do with the washing machine!

by Shirley Marie Bradby

June 22, 2018

11 unexpected uses of fabric softener ... that have nothing to do with the washing machine!
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In the category of natural ingredients, we know that lemon, vinegar, and baking soda lend themselves with incomparable efficiency to the most diverse uses, but sometimes this is also true for some chemical products. 

In this casewe are talking about fabric softener, which we usually just use to make the clothes that we wash soft and pleasant smelling but which can also be used in many other situations.

In fact, we are sure that among these situations and tips there are more than a few that you did not know about!

 


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1. Use fabric softener to clean paint brushes. First thoroughly wash out all the paint and then use a small amount of fabric softener on the bristles and when you use them again they will still be soft!

1. Use fabric softener to clean paint brushes. First thoroughly wash out all the paint and then use a small amount of fabric softener on the bristles and when you use them again they will still be soft!

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2. To wash the solid surfaces. Fabric softener removes dust and counteracts the redeposition of dust.

2. To wash the solid surfaces. Fabric softener removes dust and counteracts the redeposition of dust.

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3. For cleaning the bathroom. Soap and dirt stains on faucets, showers, and toilets can be removed with a little softener and a dry cloth.

3. For cleaning the bathroom. Soap and dirt stains on faucets, showers, and toilets can be removed with a little softener and a dry cloth.

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4. In the absence of dishwashing liquid ... To remove the dirt and grease from dishes you can use hot water and a few drops of fabric softener.

4. In the absence of dishwashing liquid ... To remove the dirt and grease from dishes you can use hot water and a few drops of fabric softener.

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5. One of the most interesting uses is the one that allows you to remove wallpaper!

5. One of the most interesting uses is the one that allows you to remove wallpaper!

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Basically, it's about combining one part of hot water with one part of fabric softener and using the so obtained liquid to soften the wallpaper which makes it much easier to remove.

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6. Remove hairspray residue from the surfaces of the bathroom. Just add two parts of water to one part of fabric softener, spray on the affected part and then dry with a paper towel.

6. Remove hairspray residue from the surfaces of the bathroom. Just add two parts of water to one part of fabric softener, spray on the affected part and then dry with a paper towel.

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7. You can use this same fabric softener and water mix to make carpets antistatic by spraying a small amount on them. The effect will last a few weeks.

7. You can use this same fabric softener and water mix to make carpets antistatic by spraying a small amount on them. The effect will last a few weeks.

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8. Use fabric softener to deodorize the house. Dilute one tablespoon of baking soda in two parts of water and one of fabric softener and spray wherever you want to eliminate bad smells.

8. Use fabric softener to deodorize the house. Dilute one tablespoon of baking soda in two parts of water and one of fabric softener and spray wherever you want to eliminate bad smells.

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9. A layer of mixed water and fabric softener in areas where pesky unwanted guests might appear will help --- because the scent will keep them away!

9. A layer of mixed water and fabric softener in areas where pesky unwanted guests might appear will help --- because the scent will keep them away!

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10. To remove pet hair from carpets. Spray the magic fabric softener mix on carpets and rugs before vacuuming --- it will help you to remove all the pet hair!

10. To remove pet hair from carpets. Spray the magic fabric softener mix on carpets and rugs before vacuuming --- it will help you to remove all the pet hair!

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11. If you use a clothes dryer, you can even resort to the fabric softener instead of the appropriate dryer sheets.

11. If you use a clothes dryer, you can even resort to the fabric softener instead of the appropriate dryer sheets.

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 You can dampen a small towel with a teaspoon of fabric softener and put the towel in the clothes dryer basket with the clothes to dry.

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