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Consequences of using conditioner?
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I have a pair of stretch denim jeans which, according to the label, when washed shouldn't have conditioner added. The thing is, it's annoying and wasteful that I always have to wash the said jeans separately. What exactly are the consequences of putting my stretch denim jeans in with the normal conditioned load? Thanks |
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I've no idea but I'd guess at no consequences at all!
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I think fabric conditioner can affect the stretch fibers so your jeans might not hold their shape the same if you use it. It can affect the colour too.
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I've no idea but I'd guess at no consequences at all!
No idea how I've said that twice |
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I would avoid conditioner, we dont really need it, just put them in a normal wash but leave the conditioner out of it. You also shouldnt use conditioner on towels, it makes them greasy and ruins the absorbency.
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White vinegar works well as a fabric softener without having any of the negative effects of fabric conditioner
I use it all the time. You get a faint vinegary smell when you first open the machine but that soon goes. Keeps the machine clean too, may be worth a go. |
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I would avoid conditioner, we dont really need it, just put them in a normal wash but leave the conditioner out of it. You also shouldnt use conditioner on towels, it makes them greasy and ruins the absorbency.
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I would avoid conditioner, we dont really need it, just put them in a normal wash but leave the conditioner out of it. You also shouldnt use conditioner on towels, it makes them greasy and ruins the absorbency.
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White vinegar works well as a fabric softener without having any of the negative effects of fabric conditioner
I use it all the time. You get a faint vinegary smell when you first open the machine but that soon goes. Keeps the machine clean too, may be worth a go. |
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I think fabric conditioner can affect the stretch fibers so your jeans might not hold their shape the same if you use it. It can affect the colour too.
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Don't know about the effect on clothes but it's very bad for tumble driers. Stopped using it a while ago.
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Could you afford more jeans and have a separate wash for say three pairs? Three pairs of jeans would last three times as long as one pair so wouldn't work out more expensive in the long run.
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?? If I didn't used conditioner my clothes would all be almost starched and my towels like sandpaper. I suspect it rather depends on the water where you live. When we go to Cornwall we don't bother - and also only use a pea size amount of hair conditioner as otherwise you are in the shower all holiday trying to get it out! At home though I need a palm full.
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So white vinegar makes clothes soft and smell fresh like conditioner?
There's lots of information about using vinegar as a softener out there if you Google it |
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We live in an extremely hard water area, limescale a plenty, washing powders and liquids already have limescale remover (Ie they soften the water) in them.
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I'm sticking with my lenor. I've washed my clothes without it before and it's like wearing cardboard.
Intrigued by the white vinegar which I use to clean the washing machine every so often. Next time my nephew wets the bed I'll rejoice at his help with the washing!
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I've used soda crystals for years. You only need half as much detergent, they help with stain removal and leave everything soft.
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