The main component of fabric softener is cationic surfactant. The easiest way to identify them: they're all very acidic, and their pH values are very low. Now, let's understand the wonderful use of fabric softener together!
What is a fabric softener
The effect of fabric softener is like a protective film on the surface of fabric fiber. The friction coefficient between fibers is reduced and the mobility is enhanced due to the adsorption of softener on the fiber surface. The inherent smoothness, elongation and compression properties of the fiber are also restored, so the fabric becomes more soft, fluffy and elastic. In the same way, due to the effect of softener "protective film", the friction between fibers is reduced, and the electrostatic phenomenon of cotton, wool, silk, especially chemical fiber fabrics is improved to a certain extent.
Application of fabric softener in daily life
The fabric softener has the functions of softness, mildew proof and antibacterial. This effect is not specific to clothing. The cationic surfactant used in the softener can be used in other formulations.
For example, Japanese restaurants will have some tatami floor boxes. The tatami woven with straw mats should be soft, bright, antibacterial and not moldy. Of course, it needs "special" cleaning, brightening, mildew proof and antibacterial agents! What is that? It is an aqueous solution containing cationic surfactant.
Therefore, the first step in life is to dilute the fabric softener by 50-100 times to wipe the tatami bed, tatami cushion and composite floor, so as to prevent dust and insects in the cracks. Keeping pets at home, the most headache is the disinfection of the environment. Most people will go to the pet store to buy cationic disinfection water, which is called chlorine free disinfectant, which is harmless to the animal environment.
In fact, it is also a cationic surfactant in the softener. Therefore, life the second move, pour 10 cc clothing softener, diluted with water to 100 ~ 200 cc, spray pet hair, spray pet equipment environment, can achieve good antibacterial effect.
After that, the weather in the cupboard, the bathroom and the other places became moldy. Don't worry, fabric softener can also help solve it!
Therefore, the third move in life is to dilute the fabric softener by 50-100 times, and wipe the table, chair, wall, cabinet, bookcase, door panel and doorknob well with a rag. If the situation is serious, it will be diluted by 50 times, and that of prevention at home will be diluted by 100 times. Shoes can also be diluted 5-10 times for seasonal maintenance. Wipe your favorite shoes, dry them and then collect them. In this way, you won't have to take them out to wear. Even the shoes are moldy and disgusting. How to wear them?
In addition, clothing softener can also be used for floor disinfection, but because it is a cationic surfactant, the used mop will not be easy to clean, and at the same time, the safety of the floor is too slippery. So, if you want to do this, try to find the floor of some rooms first!
