Soft laundry, no waste, no weird chemicals. Fabric softener sheets are like that “extra” cousin at the family cookout—kinda toxic, super strong-smelling, and low-key unnecessary. But a soft, fresh load of laundry? We’re not giving that up. Enter: this reusable, homemade version that’s gentle, natural, and totally TMRT-approved.

  • What You’ll Need:
    1 cup white vinegar
  • 10 drops essential oil (lavender, lemon, eucalyptus, you name it)
  • Clean cloths (old T-shirts work great)

Directions:

  1. Mix the vinegar and oil in a jar.
  2. Add cloths and let them soak.
  3. Toss one into the dryer with your next load.


Thrifty Mama Tip: Refresh with more vinegar and oil as needed. You’ll save money and avoid mystery ingredients—win-win.

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– True, your TMRT guide + big sister in the kitchen