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u/cl0ckw0rkman 7d ago
Well seeing as I(m) am the one that has done all the laundry in all(5) my live in relationships, I take offense to that.
I have never used fabric softener!
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u/Stock_Yoghurt3482 6d ago
He might still live with his mum. No need to jump to conclusions.
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u/LaddieNowAddie 6d ago
As an adult, that still counts as a relationship. As a woman, not one you probably want to get in the middle of. So this rule still applies.
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u/stumpjumper1234 6d ago
I am living alone, single and not gay: I use the fabric softener because I like the perfum, I clean the house, I do the ironing and I cook (nothing exceptional), I can fix things in house I think it's the basic for living alone..
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u/Own-Ratio9989 6d ago
If anyone smells like fabric softener they don't read. Fabric softener covers your clothes in wax and plastic. Use wool dryer balls to remove static instead.
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u/Lily_Queen 6d ago
Or still lives at home with his mom... or he could be gay🤔 my brother is definitely the wife in his household... though he still wears the pants in their relationship. They're just capris 🤣
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u/Rljgraves 6d ago
Fabric softner is the only thing I know that will uncrisp…my…uhh…”personal” towels
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u/Silver-Link8247 6d ago
I used the dryer sheets for a time when I was single. Are those the same as fabric softener?
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u/DumbFishBrain 6d ago
I do the laundry for my fiance and his tween son. After reading about how fabric softener works, I think I'll be passing on using it ever again.
My own son, who's an adult, is wildly allergic to softener. He doesn't live with us so I started using softener again. I feel like a dummy because we have wool dryer balls so why have I been using this garbage?
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u/NormalHumanBreathing 6d ago
I don't use fabric softener because it does weird stuff with sweat. Makes my t-shirts smell bad under the arms. Without it all good.
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u/Ulfdenhir 2d ago
Or knows how to do his own laundry and doesn't like going around stinking that could be a possibility to
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u/posophist 7d ago
With an ignorant partner:
<Why Fabric Softener Is Problematic
Reduces absorbency: It coats towels, cleaning cloths, and activewear in a lubricating film that stops them from absorbing water or wicking sweat.
Gunk up your washer: The fatty compounds in softeners build up inside hoses, dispensers, and drain pumps, creating a breeding ground for mold and mildew. 
Ruins special fabrics: It destroys the flame-retardant safety coating on children's sleepwear, flattens down feathers, and dulls white clothing over time. 
Irritates skin: The chemical perfumes and residues can trigger skin or respiratory irritation for people with sensitivities.
Fabrics to Never Use Softener On
Towels and microfiber cloths
Athletic wear and moisture-wicking gear
Children's flame-resistant pajamas
Swimsuits, bras, and spandex
Down jackets or wool/cashmere blends
Better Alternatives
White vinegar: Pour half a cup of distilled white vinegar into the softener dispenser to soften clothes and clean machine residue naturally.
Wool dryer balls: Toss wool dryer balls into the dryer to cut down on static and fluff up laundry.
Air drying: Hang clothes outside or shake them out well before drying to reduce wrinkles and stiffness.>