Fabric softener is notoriously divisive. In fact, when we interviewed Rich Handel, a test project leader at Consumer Reports who specializes in laundry, about the things he would never do as a laundry ...

16:58, Thu, Jun 12, 2025 Updated: 17:00, Thu, Jun 12, 2025 If you use fabric softener on your washing, an expert has warned there are two things you could be doing which can do more harm than good.

If you're using fabric softener in your laundry, an expert has cautioned that there are two practices that could potentially cause more harm than good. Fabric softener is often deemed a crucial part ...

When we interviewed Rich Handel, a test project leader at Consumer Reports who specializes in laundry, about the things he would never do as a laundry expert, his number one tip was ditching fabric ...

Consumer Reports offers tips on how to make your clothes soft and nice-smelling from your washing machine (without the gross residue) If you want to make your clothes soft, skip the fabric softener ...