Natural liquid Wildflower fabric softener from Sprout's Market

7 years ago

I do not know what states have Sprout's. They are wedged between Trader Joe's and Whole Foods in terms of price, quality, selection and availability of Organic items.

Their Wildflower liquid softener is not amazing, but I think I like it. It does not soften or scent anywhere near Downy or Spring Bloom (Up & Up)..but it is better than just using detergent alone. It does soften, but very lightly. Zero over softening or drastically changing the feel of fabrics.

I think MamaP, Jane and Alex, sandy1616 and maybe even softener phobic enduring would like this ;)

It is very thin...you do not need to top off with water. The scent is light and natural (no synthetic perfumes), and after drying there is hardly any residual scent. It is gray water and septic tank safe. It is not animal fat based and the fragrance is natural.

I also ordered Ecover. I know Jane uses this. I have used it in the past, and our local Whole Foods and Ralph's carries it, but I had an Amazon credit, so I just ordered it online. I will try using ONLY plant based softeners for a while, and see if this helps keeps the dry times lower in my dryer. I do not give up. Like NEVER ;)

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mamapinky0

7 years ago

Larsi...think I said this in another post...but some stores sell big jugs of pink FS...very thin and light scented no fats..works well

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larsi_gw
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7 years ago
MamaP...unless it is natural or states plant based, it will be animal or wax based. I am almost certain the jugs of the pink stuff is fat based.
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mamapinky0
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
Doesn't the Green FS still have oils? Coconut oils instead of tallow?
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