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My neighbour used to use epsom salts...........Mix up half a packet of epsom salts in a big bottle (the empty fabric softener bottle?). I think that's the right mix.

Give it a good shake every time you use it, because the salts go to the bottom of the bottle.

I tried it, but found the salts left a "rim" on the softener dispenser...... and wasn't sure what was happening in the rest of the machine.

I will let you all know what works :-D

I don't use fabric softener because I don't like the smell - I prefer the smell of freshly washed clothing and bedding. I wonder if Epsom Salts might work?

I was going to say that too Rose... I can smell next doors washing on their line .

I'm pretty sure that to the average person, it's quite a nice scent, but once you develop sensitivity, there's nothing you can do about it.
There's a very popular perfume that has the same effect.
I don't know what it's called but it makes me feel very unwell!

tried that Joy , no joy lol.

GlasgowLass, I don't use fabric conditioner myself since I bought some last year and washed the duvet in it and then couldn't get a breath when I put it back on the bed lol, frightened me silly . I read up on what chemicals were in it after that and won't use it again!

I can always tell when next door have got clothes out on their line because I can smell them if the window is open even a little bit.

try adding white vinger to your final rinse :-D :-D

Oh how I sympathise
I hate fabric conditioner smells too Rose and I'm so sensitive to it that, I can smell it from miles away!
It makes me feel really sick and gives me migraines.

I work in a library and can't help noticing just how many people use this pungent stuff
Worst of all is......school groups!

Tried that Mersey, I use white vinegar for lots of things but it didn't work for this, thanks anyway :-)

You can try a little white vinegar in your next wash ...it sometimes deters other strong smells :-)

Ah good thinking DET , bicarb is good for that sort of thing, I will buy some tomorrow and try it out, thanks :-)

In the back of my mind, there might have been a remedy for getting rid of vomit smells on soft furnishings.

Rinse with a Bi-carbonate of soda solution? If you put it into the washing machine soap dispensing drawer, it ought to ditute without harming?

neutralising the smell of fabric conditioner? I have a duvet cover etc which has been washed with conditioner and as once before it is making me cough. I've now washed it once in non perfumed powder and 3 times in plain water and dried outside but still can't get rid of the smell .

any ideas?