Is detergent and fabric softener the same thing?

No, laundry detergent is meant for cleaning clothes during the wash cycle and fabric softener goes in during the last rinse to soften clothes and eliminate static by coating the fibers.Feb 16, 2016 read more

No, they are not the same.Fabric softener has no cleaning agents in it, It is only for the softening of the clothes in the final rinse and reduce static clean. Laundry Detergent actually cleans your clothes or can be a shampoo. read more

Fabric softeners are formulated to do just what they say—soften and freshen fabric. Downy fabric softener, or fabric conditioner, will soften your clothes, too. But Downy is formulated to help prevent fading, pilling and stretching, and protect the clothes you love. read more