Choosing the Right Fabric Softener for Your Laundry Needs

Household size and budget

If you have a large family or a tight budget (or both!), then you’ll want to get the best mileage possible out of your fabric softener. New Sta-soft® Ultra Concentrate can help, packing 4x more softening power and fragrance into one small capful. One 500ml value pack provides 20 washes, saving you even more money. And because it’s ready to use straight from the bottle with no diluting, it saves you time, too.

Sensitive skin 

Fabric softener can be helpful for sensitive skin because it coats fabrics with a smooth, lubricating film and reduces friction. This is especially beneficial for fabrics like cotton and wool, which can otherwise become rough or stiff after washing. 

That said, if you have sensitive skin, you’ll know that some ingredients in fabric softener and other personal care products can cause you irritation. To reduce that risk, avoid harsh or strongly fragranced products and choose a hypoallergenic fabric softener like Sta-soft® Ultra Concentrate Sensitive instead. It’s dermatologically tested and contains a gentle floral fragrance, with no dyes or unnecessary fillers.

Environmental considerations 

Looking for ways to minimise your impact on the environment? Concentrated fabrics like Sta-soft® Ultra Concentrate pack more washes into a smaller container size, saving up to 60% plastic compared to a standard equivalent. 

On the other hand, a refillable dilute like Sta-soft® Lavender Fresh Refill allows you to reuse plastic containers you already have. You simply buy a refill sachet containing 500ml of highly concentrated solution, pour it into your existing container and add water to make 2 litres of fabric softener – no new bottles required. 

Fragrance preference 

The right fragrance can work wonders for your mood and your confidence. We know that fragrance is a highly personal choice, though, which is why we offer a broad range of scents to suit your personality and tastes. Here are just a few you can choose from: 

• Lavender Dream. Lavender is shown to improve stress levels, encourage relaxation, and even promote good sleep. Try this blend of soothing lavender and sweet vanilla to see why this is our most popular scent! 

• Ocean Fresh. Bring back memories of breezy beach days with this clean, fresh ocean-inspired scent.

• Spring Fresh. Capture that fresh first-day-of-spring feeling all year round with this crisp, clean fragrance.

• Water Lily Sensations. Hit pause on your busy day and let the tranquillity of nature wash over you with the delicate scent of water lilies. 

• Aromatherapy Vitality. Get a burst of energy every time you catch this bold, bright blend of zesty citrus, refreshing herbals and uplifting florals.

• Aromatherapy Passion. Set the mood with this sensual, seductive blend of peach, berries, vanilla and jasmine.

• Aromatherapy Indulgence. Treat yourself to everyday luxury with this decadent aromatherapy blend of gardenias, orchids, vanilla and peach. 

You can choose from the full range of Sta-soft fabric softeners here. And if you’re still wondering which Sta-soft® scents are right for you, check out our article Choosing the Right Fragrance: A Guide to Sta-soft® Scents.