Cleaning products

Fabric Softener

A rinse-stage fabric-care product used only as the product, garment and machine instructions permit; it is not detergent.

繁體中文: 柔順劑
English: Fabric Softener
Bahasa Indonesia: Pelembut Pakaian (柔順劑)
Tagalog: Fabric Softener / Pampalambot ng Tela (柔順劑)

What is it?

Fabric softener is for labelled softening and fabric-care uses. Not every garment is suitable, and formulation, dose and washer compartment vary.

How to identify it

Find fabric softener, fabric conditioner, rinse-stage use and dosing directions on the original label. Bottle colour and fragrance do not identify it.

Original label states fabric softener or conditioner
Usually has rinse-stage or compartment directions
Does not replace laundry detergent

Common confusion

Liquid Laundry Detergent / Household Chlorine Bleach

Detergent cleans clothes; softener treats permitted fabric in the rinse stage and cannot replace detergent.

Common Hong Kong household uses

Caring for compatible garments only as the softener, garment and washer instructions permit.

Preparation or handling

Confirm the garment allows softener, measure the label dose and use the stated washer compartment. Do not pour directly on fabric unless instructed, and do not mix it with another cleaning product.

Storage

Keep closed in its labelled original container, away from children, food and food packaging.

Helper tip

Some sports or performance fabrics may not be suitable. Follow the garment care label and product instructions.

What Ma’am or Sir may say

柔順劑落指定格，唔好當洗衣液。

The employer wants the product distinguished from detergent and placed in the machine's designated softener compartment.

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Last reviewed

2026-08-22