Ditch that Fabric Softener – They’re Toxic!
Fabric softeners that are used in many homes are seen to be highly toxic. These fabric softeners often contain chemicals such as chloroform, pentance and benzyl acetate which can cause lung, nerve and brain damage. These chemicals too are known to produce cancer.
The worst effect of these chemicals comes into effect when these are subjected to heat. The clothing that was treated by the fabric softener makes way through the skin of the person wearing the clothing. Other people who come in contact with the said person are also affected. The effect may not be noticeable, but over time these carcinogens manifest their effect.
This is now something that I should opt out of my list in my weekly grocery shopping. Unless I am able to find new alternatives to commercial fabric softeners, I must wear newly washed clothes with that stiff and rough feeling to avoid the long term effects of these chemicals.
You can read more details about these fabric softeners and it’s recommended alternative solution in this article: The Toxic Danger of Fabric Softener and Dryer Sheets
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it’ll be one of my options when i buy me a new one.. 
darn! kakatakot naman to, almost everything is toxic already!!!
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sa mga commercials, di ba ang pinapakita pa is mga bata and baby, na tipong after mo labhan ang mga damit eh… “ang lambot lambot”, “ang bango bango”, “ang saya saya ni baby”
siguro the department of health should do something about this. yung tipot ala “Smoking is bad for your health” type ng warning.
Naku di lang warning na tipong smoking is bad for your health ang kailangan dito. These fabric conditioners should be tested and recalled from the groceries.
I agree Gem! No toxic chemicals! Ako, whenever I go shopping, I always purchase yung biodegradeable.
if there’s such as biodegradeable fabric softener, then that would be perfect.
We have recently started making our own DIY laundry soap. Partly so save money and due to allergies. So far, we have not found a good DIY fabric softener recipe.