Home-Made Fabric Softener and Dryer Sheets

FABRIC SOFTENER

1 Gallon container
1 cup Baking Soda
6-8 cups Vinegar
Water
Essential Oil - Optional


I use an old 1 gallon Fabric Softener container (rinsed well)

Combine 1 Cup Baking Soda with Vinegar - carefully!  I did this in a mixing bowl.  I only added enough vinegar to make the baking soda mixture easy to pour into the 1 gallon container.  Then I gradually added the remaining vinegar.  I added about 10 drops of Clean Cotton Essential Oil.  Then I filled the container the rest of the way with water.

I also took my husband's drill and drilled a few small holes in the lid of the container to prevent an explosion!  Before each use you need to slightly shake/stir the mixture - which will re-mix the baking soda and vinegar and cause it overflow if not handled carefully.

DRYER SHEETS:

1 empty baby wipe box
while washcloths
Fabric Softener

I cut up some plain white washcloths from Wal-Mart into pieces that will easily fit into the baby wipe box.  Then I pour fabric softener over the rags until they were wet through. I use one rag with each load of laundry put through the dryer.