Beyond Fabric Softener Sheets: Tested & Reviewed

When I was a child, I had very strong opinions about my future adult self. I vowed I would never give birth, cut my hair short, call my child by their middle name, or sell my collection of Baby-Sitters Club books. I have done all of these — on purpose, no less — but there were a few things my elementary school self got right. One was swearing to marry a cute fifth-grader named Marcus Asby (I knew how to pick them, even at age nine) and the other was the firm belief that my towels should always be soft, fluffy, and smell of flowers. 

Here’s the hard thing about soft towels, though: I want to be a good steward of the environment (you know, for that child I call by his middle name), and many of the products that soften and scent towels are bad for the planet. 

Is it a perfect solution? No, but it’s a significant improvement from the large, plastic bottle of liquid fabric softener I was using before. I also love that these sheets take up far less space in my laundry room, and there’s no risk of a sticky spill. 

When I tried the Beyond Fabric Softener Sheets on a load of whites, my towels came out of the dryer incredibly soft, with a lovely, mild scent. I like the lavender fragrance, so I’ll either toss two sheets in the next load or try not to overstuff the washer and dryer, which is good practice anyway. 

I’m delighted to find a product I can feel good about, without sacrificing my hotel bathroom experience. I can lighten my carbon footprint just a touch, and still meet my 9-year-old self’s laundry standards.