Cost per wash: 7p | Number of washes: 21 | Litres: 750ml | Brand: Surcare | Format: Liquid | Scent: Fragrance-Free | Skin type: Sensitive | Feature: Vegan-friendly, Fragrance Free, Allergy UK approved What we like Whether you've been looking for a fabric softener that works for you or you simply want to spend less money on one, some alternatives can help soften your clothing. Some you can try include: Just remember that these won't improve the smell of your laundry; they just help to soften the fibres! How we chose our recommendations Mumsnetter recommendations

We use Ecozone Bio Laundry Liquid with their tallow-free fabric softener.” (Suggested by Mumsnet user SimonJT) Our verdictCost per wash: 5p | Number of washes: 166 | Litres: 5L | Brand: Ecover | Format: Liquid | Scent: Apple and Almond | Skin type: Sensitive | Feature: Palm oil free, vegan-friendly, dermatologically tested What we like

And as if this fabricated world wasn’t cute enough, in the real world you’ve got people collecting Lisa and Darren dolls – and they can cost a fair price to acquire too! Lenor Not only will your clothes and fabrics smell beautiful, but they’ll also be softer, easier to iron, have fewer wrinkles and benefit from a decreased static cling. As with all Lenor fabric conditioning products, you can also expect fabric protection against stretching and colour fading. We also like their bottle is recyclable and that their ingredients are plant-based, making it kind to skin and the environment.Lenor Sensitive, like Comfort pure, has been designed with sensitive skin in mind – it is hypoallergenic and it has been dermatologically tested. It’s not always possible to see the whole brand selection of either of these brands’ products in shops – you don’t always see every scent or bottle size at the supermarket, for example. Comfort Classic fabric conditioner comes in a 100% recyclable bottle, and the conditioner will give your laundry long lasting fragrance and softness.