There is a way to soften your laundry water without a water softener.
Things You'll Need: Plastic gallon milk jug with lid ½ pound of Arm and Hammer Washing Soda ¼ pound 20 Mule Team Borax Funnel Warm water
Step 1: Rinse and wash an empty plastic milk jug. Rinse well to remove all milk residue and soap. Step 2: Add washing soda and borax to the clean milk jug. Use a funnel to insert the washing soda and borax. Step 3: Fill the clean plastic milk jug half way up with warm water and secure with the lid. Step 4: Shake the jug to blend, holding on the lid so the mixture doesn't splash out the top of the jug. Step 5: Fill the bottle the rest of the way with warm water, and shake to mix. You want to dissolve the washing soda and borax in the water. Step 6: Add one cup of the solution to each load of laundry. Use your laundry detergent as you would normally.