We recommend getting a chemical-based softener if you’re all about the scent and want a strong-smelling fabric softener. These fabric softeners often have stronger scents that last longer. For example, Lenor fabric softeners and conditioners can last up to a week after an item of clothing has been washed. How much fabric softener should I use? Each day holds the promise of incredible moments, new sources of joy reborn, moments that feel like firsts again, that give a day’s worth of joy, beauty and comfort. In “Apple Blossoms”, the Irish poet, Louis MacNeice (1907-63) gently reminds us of this simple fact. Whenever we feel jaded about life and think we’ve seen it all, maybe it’s time we give ourselves a moment’s pleasure, and sit at the lakefront and take in the beauty of the light dancing on water, like it was the very first time. For example, if you wash your clothes after wearing them once, then you’ll likely smell the fabric conditioner more because you use it more frequently. On the flipside, if you wash your clothes after multiple wears, the conditioner is obviously going to wear off, so you won’t be able to smell it as much. Both Comfort and Lenor are well-known for trying out their daring scents! And of course, it goes without saying that not everyone will like every smell.

Surcare has dedicated the last 30 years to providing products that are, first and foremost, kind to your skin. With 0% fragrance, enzymes, acids or dyes, they’ve earned themselves an Allergy UK accreditation and the hard-won seal of approval from Mumsnetters across the forums. Lenor’s Ultra-Concentrated range, is as the name suggests, an even more concentrated version of their liquid fabric softener they make. One major difference is that the Ultra-Concentrated conditioner gives laundry that ‘dried outdoors’ smell and feel that so many users crave. Skin type: Another consideration when buying a fabric softener or conditioner is your and your family’s skin. People and families with sensitive skin should opt for hypoallergenic products that have been dermatologically tested to minimise the risk of skin irritation. Cost per wash: 5p | Number of washes: 166 | Litres: 5L | Brand: Ecover | Format: Liquid | Scent: Apple and Almond | Skin type: Sensitive | Feature: Palm oil free, vegan-friendly, dermatologically tested What we love

How much fabric softener should I use?

Everybody knows that the best laundry detergents, whether powder, liquid or pods, lift stains and kill bacteria. However, you might not know that every time you wash your clothes in your washing machine or tumble dryer, you could damage the fabric leading to faded colours, smelly odours and itchy, rough clothes. Hence why choosing the best fabric softener can be so important. It is one of those magical cleaning products that can prevent damage and transform sweaty, tired clothes into freshly smelling, soft and pristine garments that you’ll want to wear again and again. We're a Surcare household - both the washing powder and softener. My son has had no problems with his eczema since I started using it when he was five months old. His eczema was not very severe though, but it was troublesome." (Vetted by Mumsnet user PuffTheMagicDragon) Our verdict There are, of course, some users who think that Lenor’s scents can be a tad too strong for them. Although other buyers say that when a scent is too strong, they just half the dosage, and this helps. It also means that you’ll get a few extra washes out of a bottle if you do this. Lenor sells three variations of fabric conditioner: Liquid Fabric Conditioner, an Ultra-Concentrated Fabric Conditioner and a Sensitive Fabric Conditioner.

Several years later, Lenor introduced Anti-Age3 technology to its conditioners. This meant that clothes would not just stay smelling sweeter for longer, but laundry longevity would also improve! The brand has since gone on to win several awards, including the 2017 Product Of The Year Award here in the UK, and the 2021 Grocer Product Launch of the Year prize in the “Household: laundry” category. I like the smell and that the clothes aren't as crispy. I like the Fairy white one."(Loved by Mumsnet user dementedpixie) Our verdict Comfort and Lenor make a wide variety of products, and many of these items come in various scents. Learn more about their goods below. ComfortEvery brand has different washing guidelines and instructions, which you should follow to ensure you get the most from your fabric softener. These instructions are often on the bottle, and remember to avoid using it on specific fabrics. What happens when you use too much fabric softener? But one standout feature Comfort is known by many people for is its likeable Lisa Weaver and Darren Denim characters.

One bottle of Lenor Gold Orchid Fabric Conditioner lasts up to 48 washes, while the divine scent of vanilla with a subtle blend of Mimosa, honey rose accords, and peach makes clothes smell fresh for up to a week. So, many Mumsnetters said that it was love at first smell with this conditioner! Aldi Clear Skies (blue) or Comfort Apple Blossom, they are lovely and fresh" (Suggested by Mumsnetter Milliemoo1908)Add Comfort to your wash to help protect your clothes and leave you feeling great inside and outside every day. Comfort is the original fabric conditioner in the UK and has been caring for clothes for over 50 years. Comfort Fabric Conditioner also ensures your clothes smell their very best, wash after wash. Together, we can help protect the clothes you love. Cost per wash: 11p | Number of washes: 37 | Litres: 1L | Brand: Ecozone | Format: Liquid | Scent: Fresh | Skin type: Sensitive | Feature: Vegan-friendly, Approved by Allergy UK What we love It’s not always possible to see the whole brand selection of either of these brands’ products in shops – you don’t always see every scent or bottle size at the supermarket, for example. Not only will your clothes and fabrics smell beautiful, but they’ll also be softer, easier to iron, have fewer wrinkles and benefit from a decreased static cling. As with all Lenor fabric conditioning products, you can also expect fabric protection against stretching and colour fading. We also like their bottle is recyclable and that their ingredients are plant-based, making it kind to skin and the environment. Referrers will be able to make direct referrals to The Retreat throughCNWL'sHome Treatment Team (HTT)please call 07889 233508

At the time of writing, a 3-litre bottle of Comfort’s Sunshiny Days Fabric Conditioner was cheaper than a 2.9-litre bottle of Lenor’s Spring Awakening Fabric Conditioner, but only slightly. Lenor gold orchid here too. I've had guests ask me for the name of it as they think it smells so good."(Recommended by Mumsnetter Bakingdiva) Our verdict In the late 90s Lenor was one of the very first brands to introduce revolutionary Scent Bubble technology into their conditioners.It’s really not very difficult to find Comfort or Lenor in a small shop, a supermarket or online. In fact, both brands are quite prominent features in the laundry world, so you will see them a lot.