Patty Griffin

I was rejected for couple of adverts for sounding too sad. One was for Diet Coke, but it's a good thing it didn't happen because it probably would have been a big blight on my soul. It also happened with a fabric softener called Downy, and I guess the way I sang 'Only Downy' made people weep.

American Musician

Cynthia Erivo

I do have my own washing machine, but I do miss going to the laundromat. I love the smell of fabric softener.

British Actress

Softener is often used in household contexts related to laundry or plumbing.

Household Context

As a substance, 'softener' refers to creating a softer texture or feel.

Physical Softness

Many softeners for clothes or skin also impart a pleasant scent.

Subtle Fragrance

A softener can be a person or tactic used to lessen tension or disagreement.

Conflict Resolution

In negotiations, a softener could be an approach that makes demands seem less severe.

Negotiation Technique

A softener tempers emotional responses and can make criticism easier to accept.

Emotional Buffer

 interesting grasses lots of different species around here very tough is next to these little drainage lines in a towel red top also used in quite a bit of the flower arrangements as a softener but not very palatable all of these