Life Hack: Is fabric softener bad for clothes and what alternatives can I try instead?

Did you know fabric softener can do more harm than good for some items in your washing machine?

Should you add fabric softener to your laundry?

When you are washing your clothes, towels and other items, the addition of fabric softener is often done without a second thought. On the surface, it adds a nice scent to the fabrics being washed and is credited with fighting wrinkles too, so you spend less time ironing. However, it might be an unnecessary — and sometimes harmful — step in your washing routine. Here’s why.

How does fabric softener work?