For those after a quick look, here is our Top 5:
For a more in-depth look at the comprehensive top 10 selection, make sure to read on to learn more about the different types of fabric softeners available and understand how our ranking was determined.
Image | 1 ![]() Ecover | 2 ![]() Comfort Pure | 3 ![]() Method | 4 ![]() Presto! Amazon Brand | 5 ![]() Comfort Creations | 6 ![]() Ecover | 7 ![]() Downy | 8 ![]() Attitude Little Ones | 9 ![]() Bio-D | 10 ![]() Lenor |
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Name | Fabric Softener | White Fabric Softener | Ocean Violet Fabric Softener | White Fabric Softener | Honeysuckle & Sandalwood Fabric Conditioner | Zero Non Bio Sensitive Fabric Softener | Ultra Liquid Fabric Conditioner | Fragrance-Free Fabric Softener | Fragrance-Free Fabric Conditioner | Perfume Fabric Conditioner |
Features | Ecover Fabric Softener Refill Apple Blossom & Almond | A Gentle, Hypoallergenic Softener With the Classic Scent of Fresh Laundry | Vegan, Cruelty-Free, Eco-Friendly and All Natural | Affordable Multi-Pack of Gentle Softener Suitable for Both Those With Sensitive Skin and Babies | Exotic, Strong-Smelling Softener That Reduces Static and Wrinkles | Free From Fragrance, Colours and Parabens and Suitable for Sensitive Skins | Concentrated Softener to Combat Stretching, Fading, Fuzz, and Static | Hypoallergenic, Fragrance-Free Softener for Sensitive Skins, Skin Conditions and Babies | An All-Natural Product Made From Biodegradable, Sustainable Materials | A Rich and Sweet-Smelling Softener With Hints of Passionfruit and Amber |
Price | £10.00 | £6.00 | £3.33 | £11.77 | £1.95 | £2.66 | £9.92 | £9.07 | £8.08 | £38.95 |
Natural or Chemical Based | Natural | Chemical | Natural | Chemical | Chemical | Natural | Chemical | Natural | Natural | Chemical |
Hypoallergenic | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
Number of Washes | 100 | 166 | 45 | 360 | 198 | 50 | - | 40 | 110 | 240 |
Price per Load | 9p | 6p | 10p | 2p | 6p | 12p | - | 19p | 14p | 13p |
Fragrance | Apple, almond blossom | Cotton | Ocean violet | Cotton, white flowers | Honeysuckle, sandalwood, vanilla | Fragrance-free | April fresh | Fragrance-free | Fragrance-free | Passion fruit, amber |
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This ranking has been compiled by the writing team at mybest UK via careful evaluation of the points made in the buying guide and thorough research of each product and comparing multiple verified customer reviews across the EC sites used.
Apple Blossom
£10.00
Natural or Chemical Based | Natural |
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Hypoallergenic | Yes |
Number of Washes | 100 |
Price per Load | 9p |
Fragrance | Apple, almond blossom |
£6.00
Natural or Chemical Based | Chemical |
---|---|
Hypoallergenic | Yes |
Number of Washes | 166 |
Price per Load | 6p |
Fragrance | Cotton |
£3.33
Natural or Chemical Based | Natural |
---|---|
Hypoallergenic | No |
Number of Washes | 45 |
Price per Load | 10p |
Fragrance | Ocean violet |
£11.77
Natural or Chemical Based | Chemical |
---|---|
Hypoallergenic | No |
Number of Washes | 360 |
Price per Load | 2p |
Fragrance | Cotton, white flowers |
£1.95
Natural or Chemical Based | Chemical |
---|---|
Hypoallergenic | No |
Number of Washes | 198 |
Price per Load | 6p |
Fragrance | Honeysuckle, sandalwood, vanilla |
£2.66
Natural or Chemical Based | Natural |
---|---|
Hypoallergenic | Yes |
Number of Washes | 50 |
Price per Load | 12p |
Fragrance | Fragrance-free |
£9.92
Natural or Chemical Based | Chemical |
---|---|
Hypoallergenic | No |
Number of Washes | - |
Price per Load | - |
Fragrance | April fresh |
£9.07
Natural or Chemical Based | Natural |
---|---|
Hypoallergenic | Yes |
Number of Washes | 40 |
Price per Load | 19p |
Fragrance | Fragrance-free |
£8.08
Natural or Chemical Based | Natural |
---|---|
Hypoallergenic | Yes |
Number of Washes | 110 |
Price per Load | 14p |
Fragrance | Fragrance-free |
Kiss Parfum Des Secrets
£38.95
Natural or Chemical Based | Chemical |
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Hypoallergenic | No |
Number of Washes | 240 |
Price per Load | 13p |
Fragrance | Passion fruit, amber |
Place your fabric softener in the smallest compartment of your washing machine's detergent drawer. It can be identified by a star or a flower. Simply measure the amount you want to use on the cap and pour it into the compartment once you've loaded your clothes and before selecting a wash program.
The symbol for fabric softener in your detergent drawer may differ from one machine to another, but it is usually an asterisk, a star, or a flower.
Yes, both of these are simply different ways of naming fabric conditioners as it does both - softens and conditions your garments. So, you can use both these terms interchangeably.
Written and researched by Natasha Dziubajlo
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