Making the Softness Last Longer For Less

Laundry, we all have it and we all have to find ways to clean it without breaking the bank. With the rising cost of everything that is getting harder and harder to do.

So, what's a frugal woman to do... get creative. I have started using white vinegar in my laundry's rinse cycle instead of fabric softener. I just use my fabric softener ball but if you do not have one about 1/4-1/2 cup will work. The vinegar does a good job of keeping things soft, absorbent and static free with no icky smell.


If you can just not fathom using vinegar you can dilute your regular fabric softener with water at a ratio of 50/50 and you will not notice a difference. I did this for about 5-6 years until starting the vinegar last month. An added benefit; diluting it will also eliminate those nasty spots you sometimes find on your T-shirts. They are caused from direct contact with fabric softener.

Works for me! Looking for more creative ways to save money or simpler ways to get things done? Visit Rocks in my dryer The host of Works for me Wednesday.