Vinegar is an excellent replacement for fabric softener. Not only will it soften your clothes, but it also deodorizes. But you need to use it correctly. Do not combine laundry detergent and vinegar in the detergent tray or pour both products into the drum. A mixture of both will result in a neutral solution that may impede washing because most detergents are alkaline, whereas vinegar is acidic. However, you can use vinegar and detergent during the wash load, provided you use them separately. Add