How do fabric softeners make fabric softer?
Fabric softeners coat the surface of the fabric by lubricating the fibers, making it feel smoother and silkier. The softener also neutralize the charge of the fibers, preventing the static build-up of electricity that causes static cling. Softeners help make ironing easier by reducing wrinkling, and prolong the life of garments by protecting the fibers from wear and tear. It also makes clothes have that freshly laundered smell.. You can add fabric softener to your laundry either during the wash cycle, rinse cycle or the dry cycle: Rinse-Cycle Fabric Softeners Many modern washing machines have a little well for liquid fabric softener, which automatically gets added to the wash at the rinsing stage of the machine’s wash cycle. “2-in-1” Detergents/Softeners We all love products that do double duty. A convenience trend in laundry is the 2-in-1 detergent that already includes the liquid fabric softener. Almost all major brands of laundry detergents have a softener/detergent option, but you
