• CaptPretentious@lemmy.world
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    9 hours ago

    Having softener does not soften fabric. It’s basically just liquid perfume for your clothes. It also shortens the lifespan of your clothes by destroying them.

    • Komodo Rodeo@lemmy.world
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      7 hours ago

      I’ve never really used it, and TBH I’m not at all sure how it shortens the lifespan of the clothes. Was I mistaken in thinking it was just some kind of smelly lilac-scented laundry accessory that makes heavy cotton more cushy? I don’t understand what it could do to damage the fabric.

      • lud@lemm.ee
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        4 hours ago

        At least some materials like those in some training clothes don’t like softeners enough that the washing tag explicitly says that you shouldn’t use it.

    • Spacehooks@reddthat.com
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      9 hours ago

      Lol but detergent can have scent.

      Didn’t know it wares clothes. Best avoid them. Value it adds seems counter intuitive unless it removes thrift store smell.

      • VeryVito@lemmy.ml
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        7 hours ago

        If detergent doesn’t remove your “thrift store smell,” you may want to change thrift stores.

    • sovereign@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      9 hours ago

      It does in fact soften fabric. I use it for blankets to keep them in that nice smooth state. Yes it increases ware but the enjoyment of the blankets is enhanced dramatically imo.