Healthy Family Fabric Softener Sponges
Fabric Softner Sponges!
Fragrance Free Non-Toxic
Truth be told, until recently, I haven't used liquid fabric softener in years, and forget about dryer sheets, they're just a bad idea - unhealthy for your family and your dryer.
What changed my mind was a money-saving and healthier alternative to my chemical softener dilemma, and it's the brainchild of Meghan of Full House Frenzy. Now the dryer happily tumbles our clothes with a toxin-free Fabric Softener Sponge infused with CW Deep Clean Antiseptic Blend - an appropriate choice for these uncertain times, and by gosh, my laundry smells and feels good!
Meghan says, "You might be asking yourself, 'What’s the purpose of fabric softener sponges? Isn’t it just as easy to pour the fabric softener into the wash cycle?” Well, yes, you’re probably right, but remember, I’m all about saving money. Good fabric softeners (the ones with the least amount of chemicals) are expensive! This project is all about frugality! With the use of DIY fabric softener sponges, it’s possible to quadruple (or more) the number of loads you get out of a single store-bought container! It’s so simple, you’ll wonder why you hadn’t tried it already! Here’s how it works."
What you’ll need:
Fabric Softener – I use Paraben-free, Free & Clear, Non-toxic, and synthetic fragrance-free - no endocrine disrupters, a huge "no no" for good health
Sponges (without the scrub side)
1 /2 cups of water
Essential oils, preferably of Camp Wander origin
Container for sponges
Scissors to trim the sponges to fit in the container
How to Use
Place a sponge in your container. If it doesn’t fit so that the top fits securely, trim it, then trim the rest of the sponges to the same size, situate them in the container
Fill the container with 1-½ cups of water
Add 1-½ cups of fabric softener
Add 20 - 30 drops Deep Clean Antiseptic Blend or your choice of EOs
Place the lid on the container and make sure it’s secure. Give the container a little shake to mix
When you are ready for use, take a sponge out of the container, and squeeze it over the container to remove excess liquid.
Toss the sponge in the dryer
When the dryer cycle is complete, remove the sponge and place it right back into the mixture for later use - Yay for reuse
Repeat the first 4 instructions when there is no more liquid in the container
4 simple steps to make your fabric softener last longer while saving $$ and taking pride in your soft, fresh smelling, clean laundry!
Thanks Meghan!


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