with your machines automatic dispenser adding fabric softener is as easy as adding detergent to start measure out the correct amount your ultra downy bottle has fill lines right on the cap similar to your detergent for medium large and extra-large loads next locate your fabric softener dispenser and pour your ultra downy in at the same time you add detergent during the spin cycle fabric softener in the dispenser is pushed out of the cup as the water level rises the softener begins to dissolve and distribute in the rinse water Ultra downy softeners infuse your fabrics with softness so they feel smooth to the touch they also help neutralize the negatively charged particles and Scratchy fabrics that cause static cling and in addition to freshening many Ultra downy scents release renewing scent pearls into fabrics for fresh bursts of fragrance that lasts beyond laundry day and that's all it takes just add ultra downy in sit back and wait for fresh wonderfully soft fabrics with less static so you can feel more