https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stretch-denim-and-fabric-softener Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 13 May 2026 15:42:53 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stretch-denim-and-fabric-softener#post-186752 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 20:34:04 +0000 Cookie 186752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I knew about the baby shampoo but not about the white vinegar. A good friend of mine just had a major problem with her dryer and the repairman told her it was from the build-up of her fabric softener. I was skeptical but now I can't wait to tell her about this thread. Thank you all for sharing your vast knowledge as well as your fabulous fashion sense. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stretch-denim-and-fabric-softener#post-186743 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 20:21:46 +0000 Sparky 186743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh good, Anne, I thought I had overstepped by suggesting the vinegar. I had meant that I didn't know if fabric softeners could hurt stretch denim but that vinegar was a good/safe substitute. Let us know how the experiment with the towels goes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stretch-denim-and-fabric-softener#post-186677 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:20:12 +0000 Louise 186677@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anne I'm attatched to my fabric softner too I love the smell x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stretch-denim-and-fabric-softener#post-186675 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:19:09 +0000 Anonymous 186675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>FYI, ladies: I'm trying vinegar with a load of towels RIGHT NOW. Despite my love of fabric softener, I couldn't help but be influenced by you all! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stretch-denim-and-fabric-softener#post-186612 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:12:25 +0000 lynne 186612@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What an interesting and informative thread. I had never thought or heard about this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stretch-denim-and-fabric-softener#post-186587 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:15:52 +0000 Anonymous 186587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Queenie. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stretch-denim-and-fabric-softener#post-186583 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:12:56 +0000 Queen Mum 186583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I found this article..</p> <p><a href="http://www.jbandme.com/blog/uncategorized/premium-denim-care-tip-for-jean-maintenace/" rel="nofollow">http://www.jbandme.com/blog/un.....aintenace/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stretch-denim-and-fabric-softener#post-186582 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:10:42 +0000 Anonymous 186582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Let's just say I LIKE to use fabric softener and plan to use it until the day I die.</p> <p>My question remains: is it going to damage my designer jeans or not? That's all I want to know. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stretch-denim-and-fabric-softener#post-186565 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:39:51 +0000 Anonymous 186565@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabric softener can also be dangerous building up in the dryer over time. I don't use it at all. If you really feel the need to soften, a half cup of white vinegar added to the rinse will soften and deodorize. Your laundry will not smell like vinegar, I promise. I also wash delicate fabrics by hand in shampoo. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stretch-denim-and-fabric-softener#post-186564 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:38:59 +0000 Sparky 186564@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chewy, I may try one of those homemade detergents ~ if I can make my own deodorant, why not detergent? Thanks for posting those. </p> <p>Anne, you might consider using white vinegar as a clothes softener. That's what I use. I haven't found anything to suggest it hurts fabrics and haven't noticed any problems myself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stretch-denim-and-fabric-softener#post-186562 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:34:09 +0000 chewyspaghetti 186562@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shampoos is good for wool and silk because it's a natural fiber similar to hair. Baby detergent (Dreft type) is also gentle- or make your own. It's really easy, and you can add essential oils for a nice smell or use a scented soap. Here's the recipe that I use (the liquid):<br /> <a href="http://www.duggarfamily.com/recipes.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.duggarfamily.com/recipes.html</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stretch-denim-and-fabric-softener#post-186555 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:21:47 +0000 Sveta 186555@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also use regular shampoo for silk and wool and it works well (if it is good for my hair it should be good for my clothing :-)) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stretch-denim-and-fabric-softener#post-186543 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:04:10 +0000 Lisa 186543@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>uh oh, I use woolite all the time, if it's not silk or wool what should I use? Baby shampoo still ok? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stretch-denim-and-fabric-softener#post-186540 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:02:12 +0000 Beth 186540@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good to know. Thanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stretch-denim-and-fabric-softener#post-186528 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:57:21 +0000 chewyspaghetti 186528@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you're washing silk or wool- use baby shampoo. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stretch-denim-and-fabric-softener#post-186521 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:49:50 +0000 Beth 186521@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't use fabric softener, either. </p> <p>Chewy, what would you recommend instead of Woolite? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stretch-denim-and-fabric-softener#post-186503 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:28:54 +0000 chewyspaghetti 186503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Don't use Woolite- it's so harsh! (I learned that in my textiles class). I think Kim is right,though- I don't use fabric softener at all, and I use small amounts of homemade detergent. I just read an article recently about how the agitation is what gets your clothes clean, anyway- according to this article detergent is unnecessary. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stretch-denim-and-fabric-softener#post-186497 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:20:30 +0000 Queen Mum 186497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't know... but what I do know is that the reason we need fabric softener is because of the detergent left in our clothes from the washer. I'd try using less detergent (maybe even a woolite type) and see what you think. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stretch-denim-and-fabric-softener#post-186494 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:11:37 +0000 Anonymous 186494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know not to dry my denim in the dryer, but I'm wondering if fabric softener is detrimental to the stretch? Anyone know whether fabric softener adversely affects our good denim? </p>