Laundry Experiments - Fabric Softener

Prices keep going up, and I am getting tired of paying so much!  A friend recommended this, and I tried it with a small batch - SUCCESS!  Here's my recipe:

1 container liquid fabric softener of your choice

water

big bucket with a lid

1 regular sponge cut in half

Pour the fabric softener in the big bucket.  Fill the container two times with water and pour into the bucket as well.  Put your cut-up sponge in the bucket (don't worry, they will float).  Put your lid on your bucket and store close to your drier.

When you are ready to dry your clothes, put your clothes in the drier, squeeze out a sponge (this is a perfect job for a child - they love to get their hands messy) till it's not drippy and toss it in the drier.  Have your little helper wash their hands.  Start your drier as usual.  When the load is ended, take the dry sponge out and put it back in your bucket to use again later.  Voila!  Nice, soft clothes that smell good too :)

If you try this, let me know how it works for you!

I'll be trying homemade laundry detergent soon...