12 best fabric softeners according to user reviews and expert opinion

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Just washed things will not satisfy every housewife. I want the linen to be not only clean, but also soft to the touch and smell good. Conditioner is an excellent option, which not only adds aroma, but also has protective functions: it retains colors, prevents deformation, and increases wear resistance.

Household chemical manufacturers offer a wide range of rinse aids for different types of washing at any price range. Which one is better to choose, we will figure it out.

Such funds include the following components:

1. Surfactants (surfactants). They soften the fabric, have an antistatic effect, things are easier to iron, and their service life increases.

2. Silicone. It prevents the formation of pills, makes the fabric soft and fluffy, covers it with a kind of dirt-repellent film, the clothes retain their color brightness and their original appearance for a long time.

3. Additional substances. These are fragrances that give a pleasant smell to the laundry, as well as substances that enhance antistatic and antibacterial effects.

How to choose the right fabric softener

What you need to pay attention to before buying in order to achieve the maximum effect after washing, and at the same time, the product was safe for the health of households.

1. Composition. The conditioner must be free from petrochemicals, synthetic additives and dyes. Otherwise, the risk of allergies and other serious diseases increases.

2. A type. Rinse aid is available for hand or machine wash. Many manufacturers have a universal type in the lineup.

3. Packaging. It should fit in your hand, it is desirable to have a convenient spout for pouring liquid. The dispenser lid will help you determine the amount for one wash cycle.

4. Smell. Saturated heavy indicates that the composition contains artificial fragrances that can irritate the sense of smell and even cause an allergic reaction. Conditioner with a light, unobtrusive scent will keep your laundry fresh all day long.

Our experts, based on comparative characteristics and customer reviews, have compiled a rating of the best fabric softeners, which will further help you choose the right option.

Rating of the best fabric conditioners

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best conditioners for machine wash	1	Frosch Almond Milk	156 r
	2	LION SOFLAN WITH CITRUS FRAGRANCE	175 RUB
	3	BioMio	286 r
	4	Lenor “Peaceful Mood”	169 r
	5	Unicum	167 r
The best air conditioners for baby clothes	1	Umka Sweet dream	149 r
	2	Frosch for baby clothes	133 rbl.
	3	MEINE LIEBE	RUB 176
	4	Cotico baby	111 RUB
	5	Eared nanny	130 RUB
The best conditioners for hand wash	1	Softa 'Airy softness'	–
	2	Minel “Flower Feeling”	196 r

The best conditioners for machine wash

Conditioners for machine wash are designed for use in automatic units. They do not harm the mechanisms, wash well when rinsed, give silky softness and pleasant freshness for a long time. The product is poured into the compartment or directly into the drum of the machine. The exact amount per cycle is determined by the measuring cap or the special marks in the rinse aid tray.

Frosch Almond Milk Conditioner Rinse

Rating: 4.9

Frosch is a popular German manufacturer of home products that carry the ECO label. This means that they are absolutely safe for health, do not harm the environment, they do not contain hazardous chemicals that can cause allergic reactions.

Almond extract gives a light aroma that lasts for several days. The laundry after using the rinse aid is soft and gentle to the touch, smells good. It irones well and stays clean for a longer time.

The concentrated consistency helps to reduce the consumption of the product per rinse and significantly increase the useful life of one bottle. Safe composition with herbal ingredients allows you to use the conditioner when washing children's clothes and clothes of people prone to allergies.

Advantages

• natural composition;

• ECO product;

• hypoallergenic;

• biodegradable;

• unobtrusive aroma;

• concentrate;

• affordable price.

disadvantages

• not detected.

LION SOFLAN WITH CITRUS FRAGRANCE

Rating: 4.8

The next in the ranking is a Japanese-made product, which is also an ECO product that does not contain phosphates, formaldehydes and other hazardous chemicals. Natural oils soften fabrics, remove persistent tobacco and sweat odors, impart a light citrus aroma, and facilitate ironing.

The conditioner has good antibacterial and antistatic properties, it prevents the electrical effect of all types of fabrics, including synthetic ones.

Being a hypoallergenic agent, the mouthwash has proven itself well for washing clothes of children and people with sensitive skin. According to consumer reviews, a small amount of liquid is used per cycle, which increases its efficiency.

Advantages

• vegetable composition;

• hypoallergenic;

• recommended by dermatologists;

• dispensing cap;

• excellent antistatic effect;

• economical;

• for all types of fabric.

disadvantages

• not detected.

BioMio, with eucalyptus essential oil and cotton extract

Rating: 4.7

The eco-friendly air conditioner will appeal to people who value safety and efficiency at the same time. Being a harmless agent, BioMio gently affects the fibers of the fabric, facilitates ironing, and prevents creasing. Cotton extract makes materials soft, makes them fluffy, restores structure, especially for terry clothes.

Natural eucalyptus oil removes any stubborn unpleasant odors. With a relaxing effect, it helps relieve fatigue and recover from stress.

In the production of packaging, environmentally friendly materials are used that do not affect the state of the environment. The opinion of users is unanimous: conditioner is one of the best safe products for laundry.

Advantages

• natural composition;

• excellent softness of things;

• environmentally friendly;

• nice smell;

• long-term use of one package;

• relaxing effect.

disadvantages

• not detected.

Lenor “Peaceful Mood”

Rating: 4.6

Lenor is included in our rating as one of the most popular products among Russian housewives. A domestic manufacturer has created an innovative formula, thanks to which all unpleasant persistent odors are eliminated, a light aroma lasts for several days. After use, the laundry becomes soft and easy to iron. Dirt-repellent property allows you to enjoy the cleanliness of things for a long time.

A convenient bottle with a dispensing cap will facilitate the use of the product, the thick concentration will allow you to use a minimum amount of gel per wash cycle.

After using the conditioner, the static effect is significantly reduced, the fabric is not electrified, it becomes smooth. Clothes do not deform, their wear resistance increases, color brightness remains for a long time.

Advantages

• pleasant aroma;

• excellent antistatic effect;

• convenient measuring cap;

• concentrated composition.

disadvantages

• not detected.

Unicum

Rating: 4.5

The Russian-made product is ideal for rinsing children's and sportswear, bed linen, towels, socks. Penetrating deep into the tissue, it destroys pathogenic bacteria by 99.9% and prevents their reappearance. Conditioner enhances the properties of the powder and helps to better deal with stubborn stains.

The rinse aid effectively removes the unpleasant odor generated during drying in closed, unventilated rooms. The gentle action guarantees the safety of the fabric. It does not deform, no pellets appear on it.

The conditioner is suitable for washing in automatic machines and by hand. It is recommended for use during viral diseases, as well as in homes with small children. The product does not leave streaks, does not irritate the skin.

Advantages

• destroys all bacteria;

• gentle effect on the fabric;

• convenient packaging;

• a cap with a dispenser;

• economical consumption.

disadvantages

• not detected.

The best air conditioners for baby clothes

Children's skin does not yet have the protective properties that adults have. This is especially true for babies in the first months of life. Air conditioners for babies are designed taking into account the individual characteristics of a fragile body. They do not contain aggressive and chemically hazardous substances, they are hypoallergenic agents. In our rating, we have included the best mouth rinses that guarantee safety and at the same time become assistants for mothers in caring for a child.

Umka Sweet dream

Rating: 4.9

Umka Sweet Dream conditioner is recommended for washing clothes of children from birth and clothes of people with sensitive skin. The product is hypoallergenic, will not cause discomfort and irritation on the baby's skin. It is free of synthetic additives, fragrances and colorants. The silver ions included in the composition have an antibacterial effect, destroy bacteria, prevent them from reappearing.

The rinse aid has a gentle effect on the fabric, makes it soft, and reduces static stress. It neutralizes odors well, has a light, unobtrusive aroma. The laundry does not fade or deform even with frequent washing.

The concentrated formulation reduces the amount of detergent for one rinse cycle. The volume of a bottle of 1 liter is equal to the volume of a regular product of 4 liters.

Advantages

• hypoallergenic;

• for children from birth;

• recommended by dermatologists;

• concentrate;

• nanosilver in the composition.

disadvantages

• not detected.

Rinse aid for baby clothes “Frosch”

Rating: 4.8

The second representative of the German brand Frosch offers a safe IVF treatment recommended by dermatologists and developed especially for children from birth. The soft formula with chamomile gives extraordinary tenderness to the lingerie, making it soft and fluffy. The conditioner contains only natural ingredients, so the risk of allergic reactions is completely excluded.

The rinse aid is environmentally friendly, degrades quickly, does not have a detrimental effect on the environment. Children's clothes retain their original brightness, do not shrink, do not deform. A light aroma gives the laundry freshness for a long time.

The thick, concentrated consistency minimizes the consumption of the conditioner: one cycle will require three times less gel than a conventional product.

Advantages

• natural composition;

• gentle effect on tissues;

• hypoallergenic;

• light aroma;

• economical consumption.

disadvantages

• not detected.

MEINE LIEBE

Rating: 4.7

MEINE LIEBE is a well-known manufacturer from Germany, long loved by Russian mothers for the safety and effectiveness of the products he has created for babies. That is why it was ranked among the best children's air conditioners. Having an absolutely natural composition, it is suitable for underwear of newborns and people with sensitive skin.

The rinse aid gives softness to things, facilitates the ironing process, and prevents the occurrence of a static effect. It neutralizes odors well, creates a very light aroma.

The product is intended for machine and hand washing of all types of fabrics, including delicate ones. The concentrated composition will allow you to reduce consumption and use one package three times longer compared to a product with a regular consistency.

Advantages

• safe composition;

• hypoallergenic;

• dermatologist recommended;

• biodegradable;

• delicate aroma;

• antistatic effect;

• concentrate.

disadvantages

• not detected.

Cotico baby

Rating: 4.6

The air conditioner, developed jointly by Israeli and Russian technologists, is one of the best products for babies from birth. It does not contain hazardous substances such as phosphates, fluoride, synthetic flavors and colors. The gel is 97% biodegradable and therefore does not affect the environment.

The rinse is created on the basis of water from artesian wells. Natural fragrance eliminates unpleasant odors, gives a light aroma to chewing gum. High protective properties allow you to take good care of the fabric, not to affect its structure, to maintain the original appearance of the clothes even after repeated washings.

Having a disinfecting effect, the air conditioner removes harmful microorganisms, prevents their occurrence. After rinsing, linen is better ironed, less wrinkled.

Advantages

• safe composition;

• careful laboratory control;

• antibacterial effect;

• does not cause allergies;

• does not affect the environment.

disadvantages

• not detected.

Eared nanny with antistatic effect for baby clothes

Rating: 4.5

Russian-made air conditioner entered our rating, thanks to the positive feedback from mothers and the opinion of independent experts. The hypoallergenic agent is absolutely safe for children from the first day of life and people with allergies. The mild formula with aloe vera gently affects the structure of the fabric, prevents its premature wear, and gives it velvety.

The rinse aid copes well with the static effect, which is especially important when the laundry comes into contact with the baby's unprotected skin. Clothes are less wrinkled when washed in a typewriter, easy to iron.

The product neutralizes odors, gives a light aroma of freshness. The well-thought-out shape of the bottle with a handle and the presence of a dispensing cap make its use easy and convenient both for hand and machine wash.

Advantages

• hypoallergenic;

• high antistatic effect;

• light aroma;

• convenient bottle with a dispensing cap;

• dermatologically approved;

• low price.

disadvantages

• not detected.

The best conditioners for hand wash

Handwash conditioners are designed for the final rinse of washed laundry that is soaked in a solution of water and detergent, held for several minutes and wrung out. They are not intended for use in automatic machines. These rinses are suitable for all types of fabrics, including delicate ones, not intended for cleaning in units and recommended for washing by hand.

Softa 'Airy softness'

Rating: 4.8

The Japanese product is distinguished by its gentle effect on all types of fabrics, including wool and silk. Thanks to the natural emollients included in the composition, after use, the laundry becomes airy and smooth.

The special formula penetrates deep into the fabric, removes persistent odors of sweat and tobacco, creates a fresh scent that lasts for several days.

The conditioner removes static electricity, makes ironing easier, prevents pilling, and maintains color brightness. After regular use, things look like new. According to reviews, Softa 'Airy Softness' is the best product for delicate fabrics, which increases their durability and prevents damage during washing.

Advantages

• gentle care;

• for all types of fabric;

• removes persistent odors;

• retains the brightness of the color;

• economical consumption;

• antistatic effect;

• pleasant aroma.

disadvantages

• not detected.

Minel “Flower Feeling”

Rating: 4.7

Minel Flower Feeling, a top-rated fabric conditioner concentrate for linen, is made in Germany using a special technology that makes the fabric delicate, surprisingly soft and pleasant to the touch, prevents lint sticking and pilling, and makes ironing easier. It is suitable for washing colored and white laundry from any kind of fabric.

The product is hypoallergenic, therefore it is suitable for rinsing clothes of children and adults with sensitive skin. It perfectly relieves static stress, gives a light floral scent.

The concentrated consistency allows the rinse aid to be used 4 times longer than a conventional product of the same volume. A bottle with a convenient handle and a measuring cap will help not to spill liquid and dispense it strictly according to the instructions.

Advantages

• hypoallergenic;

• nice smell;

• antistatic effect;

• convenient packaging;

• respect for fabric;

• concentrate.

disadvantages

• not detected.

Use conditioner or not

Summing up, we can say that in a dispute between supporters of using additional detergents and people who consider it an unnecessary waste of money, the former win. After all, the advantages of using air conditioners are obvious:

1. soften fabric and make it fluffy;

2. reduce the static effect;

3. facilitate the ironing process;

4. prevent the formation of pellets;

5. retain color brightness;

6. give a pleasant aroma;

7. increase wear resistance.

Agree, these are strong arguments in favor of buying a rinse aid. We wish you to choose the product that meets your requirements and enjoy the cleanliness and freshness of your laundry for a long time.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.