Vinegar: The Secret to Softer Towels, Whiter Clothes, and Fresher Linens

3. Homemade fabric softener: very gentle

Tired of industrial fabric softeners that leave a chemical film on your clothes? White vinegar is a  natural and effective alternative  :

1. Dilute 1 part vinegar in 2 parts water.
2. Pour this mixture into the fabric softener compartment of the machine.

Result: soft clothes, without residue or static electricity.