Can you use hair conditioner for laundy?

Question

Hey guys :)

I noticed that simple rinse with any hair conditioner does wonders to my linen clothes compared to any fabric softener.

It's just that I'm scared it's gonna make a bubble party :) Or is it safe to add hair conditioner to softener compartment?

Answer 1

mix the conditioner with water first.

I stopped using any softener on my summer linens.  It seemed to make the thin material rip and tear easier.

Answer 2

Hair conditioner doesn't usually have any lathering agents added. I don't think you'll have any problems with too many bubbles if you add it to your softener compartment. I'd be more worried about it not flowing through propertly, because I don't think hair conditioner "pours" smoothly like fabric softener does, does it? I would use one of those Downy balls that you toss in with the load, rather than risk gooping up the machine.

Answer 3

What???? No...well, maybe it depends on if you want your clothes to be hard at the end of the drying cycle!

Answer 4

You can do an experiment if you like, but its really pushing it! Like you said it might end up just that, a bubble party. Try to put only 1/2 or 1/4 way up of the conditioner. That way if it turns out being a no no then your not going to have so much clean up! Best of luck.