We all love when our clothes have a nice smell, although did you know that producers add harmful fragrances to fabric softeners? And these are very dangerous for children.
According to experts, commercial softeners can lead to allergies and take into consideration that because of their high content of chemicals, they are not that health-friendly. “If you cannot put it in your mouth, do not put it on your skin either” is an old saying, and you might want to think about it next time you decide to buy a softener. Fabric softeners enter the body through the skin and lead to serious damages.
Therefore, you need to avoid using fabric softeners that are full of chemicals when washing your clothes, particularly your children’s clothes.
Phthalates are added to keep the scent, and studies have confirmed that they harm the hormone balance in animals. Therefore, by using fabric softeners, you are not only harming your health, but also the environment.
Hopefully, you are now assured that you should trust nature and make a homemade, all-natural softener. You only need some super-cheap and easily-available ingredients such as baking soda, water, essential oil, and apple cider vinegar.
Ingredients:
- 10g baking soda
- 150-200 ml hot water
- 800 ml apple cider vinegar
- 20 drops essential oil
Preparation:
You need a big plastic container (3-5l), due to the bubble reaction. You just need to combine water, baking soda, and apple cider vinegar together. The ingredients will lead to a chemical reaction, releasing bubbles all over the place.
Once the liquid “settles,” you need to pour it into your softener tank and make sure you use a jar, since it works best.
Then just add essential oil of your choice, close and shake well.
Extra tip:
You should shake the softener before every use. Four tablespoons of the homemade softener are enough for one use.
Source: www.healthylifetricks.com
