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  • susanmatthews Apr 21, 2008 @ 3:03 pm | delete
    Angie Baby,

    I admit I'm a sucker for the fresh air scent, as well. If absorbency isn't a priority, go right ahead and soften away.

    However, quality cottons such as supima, pima, Egyptian and Turkish will stay super soft on their own without that added expense and step. Also, look for higher gram weights, such as 500. It's like thread count for towels.

    As for scent, you can layer fabric softener sheets between towels in your linen closet or lightly spritz sheets and towels with linen spray. I've found it is worth spending a little extra to get a less cloying fragrance.

    While it's tempting to wash your linens in hot water, it will break down the fibers. Warm water is just fine and will also help keep your towels soft and durable.

    Finally, if you have microfiber towels, just say no to softener. It will destroy the very qualities that make it function - static and texture.

    Hope that helps.
  • Angie Baby Apr 20, 2008 @ 8:03 pm | delete
    Dear Linen Guru,
    If fabric softner ruins your linens, is there good substitution that doesn't? I love the scent and softness of my fabric softener...
  • Lynn Noble Feb 29, 2008 @ 7:02 pm | delete
    I've seen Susan on QVC.....She is amazing!
  • Eileen Kennedy Feb 28, 2008 @ 1:26 pm | delete
    Interesting recipe.
    Like the idea of pampering at home

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