Fabric conditioner

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Is there are really a difference between store own, branded and cheapy ones?

And how much do you use? As much as stated on the packaging, or more/less?

Want to achieve that lovely "just washed" smell, which I don't normally get when using the launderette...and I think its a fabric conditioner issue!

Doesn't fabric conditioner eventually weaken the fibres of fabric causing it to suffer wear and tear faster?

I'm able to hang washing outside. Nothing beats the smell of line dried clothing, especially bedlinen.

Sorry, posted too soon. Try ironing water if you iron- lavender, orange or rose. That smells lovely.

Thanks mignonette, but I can't hang washing outside :(

Launderette I use is clean, but clothes just don't get that 'just washed' smell. When I posted a while back, some suggested it could be amount of fabric conditioner I'm using, i.e. not enough.

This problem is only when using the launderette - I usually wash, bring clothes home wet and air dry inside (but they don't even have that smell when wet!)

What am I doing wrong?!

It relates to the length of time it takes for clothing etc to dry. if it takes a while to dry inside then I'm afraid that contributes towards a less than fresh scent.

I like the Bold 2 in 1 wash liquid or powder and find that using powder seems to give a better scent. My grandmother (washing diva!) recommends Persil for that nostalgic clean scent.

Also launderette machines can be very powerful and rinse well therefore diluting scent residues. Try ironing scented water. Also put airer by an open window or balcony or get one of those ceiling mounter airers that pull out from one wall to another. The higher the clothing hangs, the more it can get air blowing through it, especially from an open window.

Thanks very much for all your advice and tips! Will look down the supermarket aisles!