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Old 09-08-2010, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by CindyinNY
Thanks everyone. Interesting answers here. I guess it's a matter of personal choice for everyone.

The reason I asked is because the fabric came from a house that hasn't been aired out in months and the fabrics had been stored for a long time, they smell musty.

I've only washed a few of the pieces. Think the rest will be washed without the softener.
In that case, I think I'd wash all of the material. Musty material might mean there is mold ready to grow, or the smell might affect your lungs and breathing. Better to be safe than sorry.
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Old 09-08-2010, 01:16 PM
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Well. . . .I can tell you what happened to my fabric using a softener (good one). When I took the fabric out of the washer it had stains looked like it was oil stains. I will not do that again. Same thing happened with some clothes I washed.
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Old 09-08-2010, 01:42 PM
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I don't use fabric softener on ANYTHING. It's plastics and makes it hard for stains to come out. I think I will try the vinegar idea for the static.
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Tennis balls in the dryer help keep things fluffy, tip from my 95 year old neighbor. I just Love this guy.
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Originally Posted by CindyinNY
When you pre-wash fabric, should you add softener?
Personally, I never use fabric softener anyway on anything. I have those nubby plastic dryer balls.
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Old 09-08-2010, 05:31 PM
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I do seem to use fabric softner more often than not.
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Old 09-08-2010, 05:54 PM
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No softeners! They all leave a coating on the fabric. As far as static, your steam iron will take care of that.
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Old 09-08-2010, 06:10 PM
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I use vinegar in my rinse water.
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why do you wash finished quilts and how do you get them in a machine
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Old 09-09-2010, 03:28 AM
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I don't wash anything until after it has been used. Haven't had any problems so far, after 150 quilts.
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