Orange Glow Fabric Softener

Source: "The Naturally Clean Home" by Karen Siegel-Maier copyright 2008

Orange Glow Fabric Softener
8 c. Water
6 c. White Vinegar
1 c. Baking soda
25 drops Sweet Orange Essential Oil

Combine all ingredients in a large plastic jug. Shake well before adding 1/2 cup to the rinse cycle.

Okay, so I made this recipe earlier tonight and to avoid the bubbling caused by adding vinegar to baking soda I tried to dilute the baking soda in the water first. It doesn't matter. It bubbled as I added the vinegar and I've had to burp the container several times. For entertainment alone I put the cap on and gave it a good shake. It's still sitting on the counter percolating. I used a version of this recipe minus the baking soda and was very happy with the results. Looking forward to this one. I'll report my findings later. :)

results: I have been using white vinegar as a fabric softener for a while now so I didn't really notice any difference when it came to softness. I have also found that no matter how much Essential Oil I put in the vinegar, the scent really does not carry over once the clothes are dry. It basically makes the 'application process' more pleasant if sniffing vinegar is not your cup of tea.

I know that both baking soda and vinegar are considered water softeners and that adding one or both to the rinse cycle will improve your rinse results. Baking soda is also good in the rinse cycle for some additional help with removing odors. Vinegar is good for eliminating soap residue which will prevent your clothes from being 'soft'.

I did let the bottle initially sit over night with the cap off to make sure all the bubbling had finished before I put the cap on it. There have been no explosions so I'm assuming that all is good.

J