Stains and fabric softener

I use vinegar as my fabric softener and it works really well. The smell goes away when dried even if you hang them outside on the line. It takes the soap and softener buildup off your clothes also. My towels are much more absorbent now.

I am also using octagon soap to put on stains on the clothes. Just wet the item and then rub the bar on the stain and scrub. Throw it in with the regular wash and most of the time the stain is gone. Works just as well as stain removers but much cheaper.