How to Use fabric softener in a Sentence

fabric softener

noun

• Forgo the fabric softener, and be sure to air-dry each piece.
  — Jennifer Manfrin, BestReviews, 21 Sep. 2020
• Fleece Robe Skip the fabric softeners for a fleece robe as this can cause damage to the fibers and result in pilling.
  — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2024
• Add one cup of vinegar to the rinse water, and do not use a fabric softener sheet when drying your sheets.
  — Washington Post, 26 Feb. 2021
• Don’t use fabric softener or bleach, which will damage the fibers, and tumble-dry on low.
  — Laura Daily, Washington Post, 7 June 2022
• The sheets are meant to be washed on cold in your washing machine, without fabric softener or bleach.
  — Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2023
• Fleece can be washed on warm or cold, but don’t use fabric softener, which will leave a slick coating and ruin the softness.
  — Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 19 Nov. 2020
• When you're done cleaning, toss the cloth or sock in the laundry, and avoid using fabric softener or dryer sheets.
  — Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 30 May 2024
• What not to wash with Avoid fabric softener, hot water, and high-spin settings.
  — Joe Lindsey, Outside Online, 17 July 2021
• Now even his underthings are ironed, and his sheets carry the odor of fabric softener.
  — Masha Gessen, The New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2023
• Don’t use fabric softener, which can collect on pillows and cause a sheen that attracts more dirt and oils.
  — Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 9 May 2022
• Don’t use fabric softener, which can collect on pillows and cause a sheen which attracts more dirt and oils.
  — Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 30 Oct. 2020
• Or, to quickly freshen it, pop it into the dryer on the air dry or fluff setting with a fabric softener sheet.
  — Lauren Smith, Good Housekeeping, 6 Feb. 2019
• The fabric softener helps balance the electrons and ions to prevent static cling.
  — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2024
• Some suggest using a one-to-one mixture of fabric softener and hot water for this!
  — Country Living Staff, Country Living, 7 June 2019
• Some fabric softeners have a very potent and long-lasting scent.
  — Good Housekeeping, 17 Aug. 2023
• To clean this comforter set, machine wash it in cold water, and avoid using fabric softener and bleach.
  — Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2023
• Skip fabric softeners and scent boosters, as these can irritate your skin due to the fragrances.
  — Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2024
• Similar to a conditioner for your hair, this fabric softener will make your clothes come out of the wash feeling soft and smelling fresh.
  — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 12 July 2023
• Dryer sheets prevent charges from building up as your clothes tumble dry by spreading a small amount of fabric softener over the cloth.
  — Sebastian Deffner, University Of Maryland, Discover Magazine, 9 Jan. 2019
• The fabric softener dispenser on some GE top-loaders is on top of the agitator.
  — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 23 May 2022
• Fabrics that have Lycra, such as yoga pants and sports bras, shouldn't be exposed to fabric softeners, which will leave a coating that will trap in odors.
  — Jolie Kerr, Country Living, 19 Mar. 2015
• For best results, use with all free and clear fabric softener and dryer sheets, which also help to reduce static cling in the dryer. 21.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 22 Apr. 2023
• Machine wash in cold or warm water, no bleach or fabric softener; tumble dry low.
  — John Thompson, Men's Health, 3 Feb. 2023
• To properly care for the bath towel set, it should be washed in cold water without bleach or fabric softener and tumble-dried on low heat.
  — Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 7 June 2024
• Experts say to hang dry your workout clothes, and never, ever use fabric softener on them.
  — Sarah Madaus, SELF, 7 Dec. 2020
• Avoid using fabric softener, bleach, and bleach alternatives on the bag, no matter the type of filling.
  — Saryn Chorney, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2023
• Just machine wash on cold, avoid fabric softener, and lay them out flat to dry to ensure the matte coating looks as close to real leather as possible.
  — Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 5 Jan. 2022
• In the series, Martin broken heartedly recalls going to his son’s room to smell his laundry, fresh with the scent of fabric softener.
  — Washington Post, 20 Apr. 2018
• The brand recommends washing it in cold water using a gentle cycle (and be sure not to use fabric softener).
  — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE.com, 8 Nov. 2021
• Do not add a commercial fabric softener that can trap contaminants in the fibers.
  — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2024

Last Updated: 8 Dec 2024