Fabric Softener

Reused an old Mrs. Meyers Fabric Softener Bottle w/my own label-of course!
Soy Free Gluten Free Fabric Softener.

Ingredients: 

• 6 cups hot water (just below boiling)
• 3 cups white vinegar
• 2 cups Alaffia fair trade everyday shea lavender hair conditioner (the lavender and the unscented are the only ones Alaffia makes without soy, all are gluten free-see bottle for details, I contacted them directly to confirm)
• 3-6 dropperfuls of organic essential oils- I a combination of use rosemary, lavender & lemongrass 

Approx $4.50 for 2/3 gallon vs. $9.99 for a small bottle of Mrs. Meyers

Directions: 

• Heat Water & vinegar in microwave or on stove top to just before it starts to simmer.
• Add Conditioner to Large stainless steel bowl.
• Add hot water/vinegar to bowl using wire whisk to break up and blend the conditioner.
• Add essential oils.
• Whisk well until there are no lumps and everything is dissolved well to a consistent liquid.
• Cool completely and add to one gallon storage container.
• Add 1 cupful (1.5oz) to your fabric softener dispenser

Whisk well until no lumps & conditioner is completely dissolved

Cook Temp: Medium Heat 
Cook Time: Heat until just before it simmers. 
Notes: Store in 1/2 Gallon Glass Bottle. In the past I have reused a Mrs. Meyers Fabric Softener bottle because when I contacted the company I was told that it is soy & gluten free (the only soy free product they make). This recipe will leave your clothes soft and with a very light natural clean scent, if you want a heavier scent you can add more essential oil (I use 6 dropperfuls of essential oils for a stronger scent, only use 3 dropperfuls if you want very little scent). Heinz brand vinegar is sourced from corn. Do your homework on what vinegar you are using if you want to make sure it's gluten & soy free.
Yields: 2/3 of a gallon or 11 cups (58 loads).