How To Remove A Fabric Softener Stain From Fabric

Sometimes, you can get a fabric softener stain on your clothes if you pour fabric softener directly onto them in the washing machine.

In addition, if you use too high of a heat setting with fabric softener or dryer sheets you may get a spot or stain from that sheet too.

These stains from your fabric softener look rather blue-gray in appearance, and appear greasy.

To prevent this from happening in the future follow the fabric softener manufacturer's instructions for using the product.

You can learn more about how to use liquid fabric softener here, including how to add it to lessen the chance of staining. In addition, you can learn more about dryer sheets here, and what to do to lessen the possibility of them spotting your clothes.

However, knowing how to prevent stains from fabric softener from appearing doesn't help once you already have them.

Simple Instructions For Removing Stains From Fabric Softener

Step 1: Dampen the fabric around where the stain is located and then rub it with a bar of nonscented, non-lotiony bath soap, such as Ivory.

Step 2: Launder as normal.

I know that sounds simple, but it is actually quite effective in removing these stains. After all, manufacturers are aware that their products sometime stain, so they have also made it easy to remove that stain so you will use their products again.

You can also read reviews of laundry supplies here, including of common brands and scents of liquid fabric softener and dryer sheets.

In addition, if all these stains from your softener have made you fed up with commercial brands, you can also read homemade fabric softener recipes here.

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