The Cool Down on MSN

Homeowner shares 'gross' downside of using fabric softener while doing laundry: 'How do I get rid of this?'

I wouldn't use fabric softener regardless of the type of machine." Homeowner shares 'gross' downside of using fabric softener ...
The Cool Down on MSN

New home renter breaks open washing machine to show negative effects of common laundry product: 'I don't feel so good now'

"That puck of gunk came out in one solid piece." New home renter breaks open washing machine to show negative effects of ...
Consumer Reports

Why Fabric Softener Is Bad for Your Laundry—and What to Use Instead

Fabric softener is notoriously divisive. In fact, when we interviewed Rich Handel, a test project leader at Consumer Reports who specializes in laundry, about the things he would never do as a laundry ...
Daily Express

Warning issued to anyone using fabric softener in washing machine

13:36, Wed, Oct 8, 2025 Updated: 13:43, Wed, Oct 8, 2025 It’s something most people use with every wash, but according to fashion experts, fabric softener can actually damage your clothes and 'does ...
Which

I'm a laundry expert – here's why I don't use fabric softener

It's touted as a cure-all for smells, static and colour fade – but there are lots of reasons I choose not to add it to my washing With over six years of product testing experience, Rebecca knows ...