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Why do your pants say not to use fabric softener or starch?
Because sometimes if you use fabric softener on certain type of pants, it could ruin them.
Do you need more laundry detergent in soft water than in hard water?
Yes. Fabric softeners and water softeners are different things that serve different purposes.
Can I use salt in place of Epsom salts to make silly putty?
Try Borax or Liquid Starch but I'm pretty sure you can find Epsom salt for water softeners
What is cationic softner?
Cationic softener is just another name for the items known as fabric softeners. They are used to soften the feel, make clothes smell fresher, and get rid of static cling in fabrics.
Is calcite good for water softeners?
No, calcite (calcium carbonate, in the form of "lime scale") is what water softeners are supposed to reduce.
What are some natural fabric softeners?
There are many alternatives to chemical fabric softeners available for the environmentally minded. A couple of natural fabric softeners include: baking soda, rubber or tennis balls or a cup of vinegar.
When you walk across a room you touch someone and you get shocked what causes that?
static electricity, try fabric softeners.
What is the active ingredient in fabric softener?
The foremost active ingredient in fabric softener is a chemical called quatenary ammonium compound. In most average fabric softeners, this compound is dialkyl ester ammonium chloride.
How does anti static fabric softener work using electrostatic?
well gloria, the electrostatic varaiable is that naturally your clothing/coths have a positive charge. The fabric softeners are negative
Can you dry clothes without fabric softeners?
yes, you can! a fabric softener makes the fabric softer, and decreases wrinkling, as well as inhibiting static buildup,or static cling. but it is not necessary to use fabric softener if the aforementioned issues do not bother you(wrinkles, static).
What is fabric Sizing finish?
It is the process of giving stiffness to the fabric by applying any stiffening agent (starch, clay etc) on the surface of fabric.
Where can one purchase Suavitel products from?
One can purchase Suavitel products on the official Colgate website. On the website you can locate Suavitel fabric softeners and fabric conditioners along with several other products.
Can using a clothesline cause skin rashes?
Probably not; however, harsh detergents or even fabric softeners, especially inadequately rinsed out, will.
How do you reinforce fabric?
In order to harden fabric you need to use some kind of starch. The type is dependent on why you need the fabric hardened. For a low-level starch you can use spray starch and an iron (simply spray it on, let it soak in and iron it), for something a little more stiff use a commercial product (something like Plaid's "Stiffy") or a homemade starch solution (you can buy starch in the grocery store - you boil it in water and then soak the fabric in it).Many commercial starches can be painted on with a paintbrush too. You an make a starch from sugar Boil 1/2 cup sugar in 2/3 cup water - let cool and dip the doily and shape and let dry-
How does fabric softener reduce static electricity?
fabric softeners change the detergents negative charge back into a positive charge which in turn reduces the static
How do you starch laundry?
There are different ways to starch clothing. You can wash the clothes in warm water with the starch mixed in and then press the clothing while it is wet. This sets the starch in very well and make sure it is even through out the fabric.
Do you need more laundry detergent in soft water than in hard water?
Yes. Fabric softeners and water softeners are different things that serve different purposes.
