Bounce Outdoor Fresh Fabric Softener Sheets 240 Count by Bounce

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Traditional fabric softeners can contain harmful chemicals and come in plastic bottles that endanger wildlife and humans and add to our ever-growing mountain of plastic pollution. This article shares 11 of the best fabric softeners for eco-friendly living.

So, no fabric softener isn’t necessary, but it can make your clothes feel great against your skin, save you ironing time and make them smell lovely. Cost per wash: 6p | Number of washes: 240 | Litres: 4.8L | Brand: Fairy | Format: Gel| Scent: Floral | Skin type: Sensitive-safe | Feature: Hypoallergenic and dermatologically tested What we love A winner of a 2023 Good Housekeeping Best Cleaning & Organizing Award, these dryer sheets are touted as a more eco-friendly alternative to conventional dryer sheets. The product is a 99% USDA Certified Biobased Product, which means it's recognized as fully derived from biological materials like plants. The non-woven sheet is made from renewable fibers and the softening agents are plant-based.One of these substances is quaternary ammonium, which is non-biodegradable and has the potential to harm marine life. Additionally, many fabric softeners are not cruelty-free.

Using only 3 naturally derived, biodegradable and sustainable raw materials, this gentle softener is fragrance-free and excellent value per load, especially for a natural buy. It preserves fibers while leaving your laundry soft and static-free. There are many chemicals in fabric softener that have been linked to forms of cancer and other nasty diseases. This Ecozone fabric conditioner is also free from tallow. Tallow is commonly found in some fabric softeners and is derived from animal fats. There are so many greenwashed fabric softeners in the market, making vague claims of being environmentally sustainable. We have combed through all the noise to bring you the best eco-friendly and natural fabric softeners. For those with babies and little kids or anyone sensitive to dyes and fragrances, Downy makes a Free and Gentle version of its beloved fabric softener. It's dye-free and perfume-free and also boasts a Good Housekeeping Seal.Presto! Fabric Softener is available in Blue (fresh floral) or White (fresh cotton) and claims to be super gentle for clothes and to keep your laundry smelling fresher for longer not to mention how soft to the touch your clothing, bedding and towels will be.

Liquid fabric softener isn’t flammable in its liquid state. However, tests have been done that show clothes with fabric softener on them can be more flammable. If fabric softeners are so bad, shouldn't we just stop using them altogether? We don’t need to avoid fabric softeners altogether when we switch to eco-friendly fabric softeners that use organic ingredients for use in your wash. We’ve also included a few of the best zero-waste dryer balls and sheets that also work as great fabric softeners for drying. Fairy Fabric Softener, when paired with Fairy non-bio laundry detergent (which you can find in our guide to the best laundry detergents for babies), reminds many Mums of those lovely, cuddly newborn days. From baby grows to bed sheets, parents across our Mumsnet forums trust Fairy to leave their laundry sweetly scented and huggably soft, which is why as our most recommended product, it secured the top spot as the best fabric softener.

Best Fabric Softeners in the UK

Sheets: Toss one or two fabric softener sheets in the dryer (depending on the load size), then discard them when you pull out your dry clothes. While dryer sheets are one of the most convenient types of fabric softener, they are also single-use, so they aren't the most eco-friendly option (unless you opt for a compostable option like the Seventh Generation Fabric Softener Sheets). Seventh Generation’s fabric softener is made from plant-based ingredients, resulting in a softening effect that is cruelty-free. It is a USDA-certified biobased product that is biodegradable and free from dyes and synthetic fragrances.

Everyone can use fabric softener, but it’s exceptionally useful for certain people. If you or someone in your family has sensitive or delicate skin - perhaps you have a newborn baby, their skin is particularly delicate - then fabric softener is a great help because it gently softens the fibres of your garments. Like the rest of their range, the Blue Skies softener not only leaves clothes feeling extra-soft and with a great smell, but it is gentle on skin too. ECOZONE is tallow free and contains no other animal-derived ingredients. So you can keep your laundry wrinkle-free, fresh smelling, and soft without hurting your vegan stance.

Mrs. Meyer’s fabric softener is biodegradable and cruelty-free. It is designed to add softness to clothes in high efficiency and conventional washing machines. Scents are garden-inspired and composed of natural essential oils.