"[It] is just grease on your clothes to hold dirt, sweat and stains better." Woman breaks open washing machine to show ...

Fabric softener is notoriously divisive. In fact, when we interviewed Rich Handel, a test project leader at Consumer Reports who specializes in laundry, about the things he would never do as a laundry ...

16:58, Thu, Jun 12, 2025 Updated: 17:00, Thu, Jun 12, 2025 If you use fabric softener on your washing, an expert has warned there are two things you could be doing which can do more harm than good.

A hand pours a small capful of laundry additive in the washing machine compartment - Capelle.r/Getty Images Your washing machine likely features several compartments or drawers, each meant for a ...

13:36, Wed, Oct 8, 2025 Updated: 13:43, Wed, Oct 8, 2025 It’s something most people use with every wash, but according to fashion experts, fabric softener can actually damage your clothes and 'does ...

If you're using fabric softener in your laundry, an expert has cautioned that there are two practices that could potentially cause more harm than good. Fabric softener is often deemed a crucial part ...