Fabric conditioners - are they a con?

I agree - fabric conditioners are a waste of money - I’m on the last cupful and that’s it !

Haven't used fabric conditioner for about 15 years. I use vinegar instead. Fabric conditioner is bad for towels and microfibre cloths anyway, as it leaves a coating that stops them being absorbent. I also put soda crystals in the wash to soften the water which means I can reduce the amount of washing liquid.

Never add it to towels but do use it for most other laundry everything is line dried except in Winter if it’s very wet out. It’s just personal preference nobody has to use it.

I haven't used them since the 1970s as the ones you could get then set up an allergic reaction in me.

I use vinegar instead when I wash woollen garments in the machine otherwise I don't bother. I don't use hair conditioner either, but my own blend of rose water and vinegar.

So yes, to me all these conditioners are just smart ways of getting money out of us.

Isn’t it generally advised not to use conditioner regularly on towels as it decreases absorbency?
I quite like line dried towels…you can exfoliate as well as dry yourself! ☺️

I use fabric conditioner if I'm washing clothing made from synthetic fibres. I found it helps to reduce static and that awful clinging.

I use them as they do improve the softness after drying outside but we live in a very hard water area

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I use a detergent that has its own ‘ built in’ conditioner, but MrOops quite likes having his skin scraped off with Washing Line dried towels. me? Not so much

I so hate line dried towels - tumble dry every time!

I used to use them but decided not to bother buying any several years ago and not found any difference to my washing.

I use a detergent that has its own ‘ built in’ conditioner, but MrOops quite likes having his skin scraped off with Washing Line dried towels. me? Not so much