How to use fabric conditioner in laundry
In this article you will learn why it is important to use a fabric softener, how to use it and where to put it in the washing machine.
Why to Use Fabric Conditioner for Fresh & Soft Laundry
There is nothing better than the sensation of putting on a freshly washed, soft T-shirt, wrapping yourself in a clean, fluffy towel or slipping into crisp, extra-fresh and pleasant-smelling bed sheets, but how can you enjoy this quality of fresh laundry?
Fabric Conditioner has become a core part of most people’s laundry routines when it comes to maintaining freshness and softness. Indeed, some factors like water hardness or machine-washing can cause cloth fibres to lose their integrity and to become scratchy, rough and static after a few washes. Fabric conditioners prevent from those undesirable effects by keeping clothes soft and fresh while protecting them and enhancing your comfort.
Lenor offers a large range of fabric softeners to adapt to your needs while ensuring a long-lasting freshness throughout the day. Keep reading to find out more about why, how and when to use fabric softener as much as more ways in which Lenor can improve your laundry routine.
The science behind Fabric Conditioners
Fabric softeners work by coating fabric fibers with a thin and gentle layer that protects your clothes and reduces both stiffness and friction. This makes clothes feel softer to the touch and helps prevent static cling that usually forms during the drying process. By smoothing out the fibers, fabric softeners are also making ironing easier.
Additionally, fabric softeners ensure your clothes smells good and fresh all day long as they are designed with fragrance bubbles that slowly release their scent over the time even as you wear them. Lenor even went further offering a range of fabric softeners that contain a very special technology that helps neutralizing musty odours that develop when drying inside
When to use Lenor Fabric Conditioners
You might have understood it, laundry conditioners offer a large range of benefits, from reducing static on clothes and improving their softness to adding a long-lasting fresh scent. It is then advisable to use fabric softeners to every wash (always follow the recommended dosage and instructions on pack) and especially in the following situations:
Bed Linen Washes
We spend more time in contact with our bed linen than almost any other piece of fabric, so it is important that it stays soft and comfortable. Using fabric softener on bed linen helps prevent it from becoming stiff or uncomfortable and provide a nice freshness that lasts.
Hard Water Washes
If you live in an area with a hard water supply, then using a laundry conditioner is essential. Hard water contains a high concentration of minerals that can cling to fabrics during washing, possibly making them hard, stiff and irritating against the skin. Fabric conditioners help combat this issue by softening the fibers and, ensuring your clothes stay fresher, softer and more comfortable to wear.
Choosing the Right Fabric Softener for Your Needs
Lenor has a wide variety of fabric conditioners that have a range of benefits and scents. You can use our Spring Awakening softener even in quick and cold washes and experience long lasting freshness with 24-hour odour defence, and the ability to keep sheets fresh for up to a whole week (Noticeable Lenor freshness for up to 1 week) after washing.
If you like a lot of scent, our Gold Orchid Fabric Conditioner is a great option for bursts of freshness that last all day. With a 0% dye formula and a touch of essential oils, you can enjoy freshness for up to a whole week (Noticeable Lenor freshness for up to 1 week) after washing. Gold Orchid fabric conditioner can be used even in quick and cold cycles, with bursts of freshness that last all day.
Lenor offers a wide range of fabric softeners that meet your criteria, whether it’s for a pop of scent, or a lasting freshness, there is an option for all:
- Lenor Ruby Jasmine for a lush compilation of smelling fruits and florals
- Summer Breeze for a delicate aroma inspired by jasmine and honeydew melon
- Exotic Bloom of peach blossom and floral Rose de mai and Fressia
- Lenor Outdoorable that smells so fresh as if dried outside
Tips for your clothes to stay fresh even longer
Being smart about your laundry means taking care of your materials at every stage. This goes from using the right detergent (discover Bold All-in-1 PODS®) to thoroughly clean your clothes removing even the invisible stains that are set deep in the fibres of the fabric (read more about the difference between detergent and softener).
Remember to add Lenor fabric softener which will soften your clothes and give them that irresistibly fresh smell. But did you also know it’s possible to keep that just-washed smell in your fabrics for longer, even for up to 12 weeks in storage? Lenor’s in-wash scent boosters are safe for clothes and give your garments a perfume that makes your clothes smell fresh for up to 12 weeks in storage.
Lenor In-Wash Scent Boosters are placed in the drum at the beginning of the wash so the scent can infuse the fabric for longer. Just shake the beads into the cap, adjusting the dose depending on how intense you want the smell to be (always check dosing instructions on pack), and place them in your washing machine. Throw it into the drum before adding your laundry, then add your detergent and Lenor fabric softener and enjoy non-stop freshness. Choose from different scents to find your favourite.
Use it together with Bold All-in-1 PODS® and Lenor Fabric Softener for the ultimate laundry experience for cleanliness, softness, and long-lasting freshness!
FAQs
Is fabric conditioner and fabric softener same?
Yes, fabric softener and fabric conditioner are alternate names for the same product. Both names refer to the product we use to soften clothes and keep them smelling fresh.
What is the need of using Fabric Softener?
Fabric softener is an important part of any laundry routine and help keeping clothes soft and fresh throughout time. Lenor offers a wide range of fabric softeners to satisfy all needs and preferences while delivering powerful technologies and delightful scent experiences.