Part of the residential laundry services we provide involves using fabric softener for the right types of apparel. Some of our customers use fabric softener frequently, while others do not use much at all. Fabric softeners deliver several benefits, such as keeping your clothes smelling fresh. It reduces static cling, minimizes wrinkles, and prevents premature wear and tear of fabric. Fabric softener also makes washing and folding laundry easier to do.
Manufacturers make fabric softeners in three different forms, including liquid, dryer sheets, and dryer balls. It is important to remember that all fabric softeners are not created equal, which means you should know which brands work best for your apparel.
Can I Use Fabric Softener Frequently?
You should not add fabric softener to every load of laundry. For example, fabric softener does not work well with moist fabrics such as towels and washcloths. Using a fabric softener on a bath towel might prevent the fabric from absorbing moisture. You also should avoid adding fabric softener to laundry loads that contain workout clothes, which are designed to breathe and prevent perspiration from clinging to the body.
What Benefits Does Fabric Softener Provide?
Fabric softener provides several benefits, as long as you do not use it on apparel that must absorb moisture.
Helps Clothes Retain Colors
Fabric softener does a great job of maintaining the hue of bright colors. It adds an extra layer to shield sensitive colored fibers from the friction that develops during standard wash cycles. Your brightly colored clothes do not fade as fast as brightly colored clothes that you do not treat with fabric softener.
Longer Lasting Clothes
Most detergents do an effective job of cleaning apparel. However, detergents can be harsh on certain types of fabrics, especially delicates and wool fabrics. High-quality fabric softeners preserve sensitive fibers to extend the lifespan of clothes. If you use fabric softener frequently, your clothes should look like new for a longer period than clothes not treated with fabric softener.
Faster Drying Times
One of the unknown benefits of fabric softener to many people is how it shortens the drying times for clothes. Some fabric softeners speed up the drying process fast enough to allow you to hang dry apparel. The science behind the faster drying time is that many fabric softeners increase the speed of water evaporation.
Ideal for Overly Sensitive Skin
If you suffer from skin allergies or your skin dries quickly, using a fabric softener can counteract the dryness of the skin caused by some detergents. If you go with only detergent during wash cycles, the detergent you use might irritate your sensitive skin. Children particularly benefit from the skin protection provided by fabric softeners.
Easy to Use
Most modern washing machines include a place to add fabric softener. This feature is important because you do not have to wait until the rinse cycle to add fabric softener. The most advanced washing machines include slots for adding bleach, detergent, and fabric softener.
Contact us to schedule a laundry pickup service that includes washing your clothes with the highest quality fabric softener.
