Fabric Softener Is the #1 Cause of Indoor Air Pollution — And That “Clean Laundry Smell” Could Be Harming Your Health

Even more alarming?

These fumes don’t just stay outside.

They enter homes downwind—and linger in your indoor air.

Another study published in Air Quality, Atmosphere & Health found that people exposed to scented laundry products reported:

Headaches

Dizziness

Asthma attacks

Skin rashes

All from breathing near someone else’s “clean” clothes.

🌿 Why Your Body Doesn’t Need It

Fabric softeners were invented to:

Reduce static

Make clothes feel softer

Add artificial fragrance

But here’s the truth:

Modern detergents already soften water and fibers

Over-drying causes static—not lack of chemicals

Natural fabrics don’t need coating to feel nice

And the risks?