Fabric softener is notoriously divisive. In fact, when we interviewed Rich Handel, a test project leader at Consumer Reports who specializes in laundry, about the things he would never do as a laundry ...

13:36, Wed, Oct 8, 2025 Updated: 13:43, Wed, Oct 8, 2025 It’s something most people use with every wash, but according to fashion experts, fabric softener can actually damage your clothes and 'does ...

It's touted as a cure-all for smells, static and colour fade – but there are lots of reasons I choose not to add it to my washing With over six years of product testing experience, Rebecca knows ...

When we interviewed Rich Handel, a test project leader at Consumer Reports who specializes in laundry, about the things he would never do as a laundry expert, his number one tip was ditching fabric ...

Consumer Reports offers tips on how to make your clothes soft and nice-smelling from your washing machine (without the gross ...