this works great and doesnt leave that build up in the washing machine i get it from safeways about $4 i think

Have you tried wool wash? I find that works well

Just don’t use softener. Clothes come out fine, all it really does is makes clothes smell nicer. But if you have a good washing powder they’d smell nice anyway.

I also don’t use fabric softener. Our clothes are fine straight off the line. Towels get a bit crunchy, but if it’s not to your liking chuck them in the dryer just for a few mins and they soften.

i don’t use it, and still find my clothes soft

I personally would stop using it. If you don’t use a hot wash to dissolve it

I’m a huge fan of baking soda, you can use it to soften your water and your clothes will be soft – dissolve it first, it’s also excellent for keeping your washing machine clean.

I don’t use fabric softener and never have! Have you washed without using it?

Had the same problem when we attached our washer to a grey water system and was told to use white vinegar instead and yes it works fine and stops static electricity in your clothes.

I like the idea of using the dryer for a few minutes after bringing clothes off the line, as it might save on ironing too, which is a job that I absolutely detest.

You don’t need to use a fabric conditioner at all.
I use Method or earth products and neither of those contain conditioner and my clothes are still really soft and smell lovely.

I’d try a different washing powder. I don’t use fabric softener and my clothes are not hard or scratchy.

just don’t use it and if you have a dryer, put your clothes in for 5 minutes after getting off the line and that will soften them for you