Fabric Softener // Dryer Sheet Substitute

I rant out of dryer sheets last night and decided it was the perfect opportunity to try and make my own. I did a bunch of research (Truman was kind enough to take care of Penny while she was having one of her fussy spells) and found this recipe. Every recipe had distilled white vinegar as a base because of its natural tendency to soften clothes, but I wanted to try using conditioner as well. This recipe called for a Rosemary Mint conditioner that smells AMAZING. It's super cheap to make, as well (especially if you already have things like vinegar and a spray bottle).

Ingredients include:

-6 cups water

-3 cups white vinegar

-2 cups Suave Rosemary Mint conditioner

-large bucket to mix in

-hand towel (optional)

-spray bottle (optional)

-1 gallon container

Step One: Mix water, vinegar, and conditioner in bucket or 1 gallon container (stir, don't shake).

Step Two: Pour half a cup into the washer during the rinse cycle to use as a fabric softener. OR spray a hand towel and throw in the dryer to use as a dryer sheet. 

Easy as that. And my clothes came out smelling wonderful!! Truman was looking at me like I was an idiot as I held every piece up to my nose as I was folding it. I had to buy a spray bottle and bucket to mix in, but if you just buy the vinegar and conditioner this will cost you under $5 and it will last WAY longer than dryer sheets. Gotta love saving money...

J.