There are some things you shouldn't use fabric softener on, towels, gym or technical/waterproof clothes. The softener coats the fabric so means in the case of towels they are less absorbent, and for gym kit traps the sweat smell in. I use a dash of white vinegar for towels and sports wash, especially as we have v hard water.
Mik's just minging though, drinking a can of coke first thing as she'd forgotten to put coffee in the machine? Grim! I'm honestly thinking about giving up watching her, not even watching for the car crash TV that it is.