How to Prepare Fabric Softener
- Liquid Lye
- Apr 19, 2022
- 1 min read
Updated: Apr 20, 2022

Components
Cetyl Alcohol (Flakes) ½ kg or 1kg
Water in final product mix as desired
C-Tac Softener Conditioner Oil ½L or 1L
White Vinegar (Prevents moulding) 1L
Hydrogen Peroxide (Anti-bacterial) 30ml
Preservative 50g
Perfume 250ml or as desired
Dye - Pinch or as Desired
Step 1 - Pour 3 litres of water into a pot, preferably stainless steel, pour in the stearyl alcohol or flakes and bring to boil on a stove till the flakes is completely dissolved.
Step 2 - Pour the hot solution into a mixing bowl.
Be careful not to burn yourself from the hot solution.
Step 3 - Immediately pour the C-tac or softener into the hot solution while stirring in one direction till a smooth paste is attained.
It is important to stick to one direction throughout the process
Step 4 - Add the white vinegar and hydrogen peroxide to the solution while stirring.
Step 5 - Add the perfume, preservative and colour and mix thoroughly.
Still in the chosen direction
Step 6 - Add water to desired thickness
Step 7 - Leave the product over-night and bottle the next day
FLAKES
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VINEGAR
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