Downy Saint Booster Beads April Reviews Summary

Scent Longevity

Pros:

• "Scent stays on cloths for at least 2 weeks and is amazing."
• "Love how long this keeps your clothes smelling fresh!"
• "Adding Downy in the wash extends the fresh smell for a couple of weeks."
• "They make your clothes smell so fresh and clean and it lingers for weeks!"
• "Love the scent and it lasts forever! When I open my drawers or closet and put something on I haven’t worn in a week or two I smell it still!"
• "I like that so little goes a long way. They dissolve all the way in my washer without leaving anything on my clothes but the smell of Downy - for weeks!"
• "Very good product for a great price. Love the scent and it lasts months after, even if the clothes sit in a drawer."

Cons:

• "Beware, scent does NOT last. Within a few days of putting up clean laundry, everything smells stale."
• "This smells so good in the bottle, but couldn't smell it at all on my clothes!"
• "Smells wonderful but have to wash two cycles to get the little beads to actually dissolve."
• "After washing it doesn't leave a lot of fragrance. It doesn't do what it says it does."
• "The scent is overpowering."
• "Its not that i disliked it it just didnt have a scent to it."
• "The sheet smells nice as I make the bed and then it fades away."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "I love this can’t find it in stores so I ordered from Amazon it’s priced extremely high so although I love it I won’t be ordering again."
• "Wish cheaper as I seem to go through it very quickly but is still cheaper than in stores."
• "I've been wanting to get these April Fresh Laundry Beads and they do not disappoint, fantastic price such a great scent i will buy these again and again."
• "This is the cheapest & largest container I have found. I use it in every load except husband's work clothes. I use it with unscented laundry soap...love it!"
• "I now buy these off amazon because it's a much better deal than the store - the bottle is HUGE."
• "Amazing. This is my favorite smell!! The price is really great for the size and is comparable to a wholesale store pricing."
• "Found this big bottle of it on here for cheaper than the store."

Cons:

• "A little expensive for a little smaller than what I can get in store."
• "I thought the price was way high for this item."
• "It's an expensive product in my opinion, so I don't use in every load."
• "These are cheaper here then in stores, but still overpriced in my opinion."
• "You have to watch the total ounces you are getting. You are only getting 40 total ounces for $38. You have to get more for your money by ordering other sizes."
• "I love these they smell absolutely beautiful, the only problem is the price, they are way over priced."
• "This 19.5 ounce Downy Fresh Protect April Showers smells very good. BUT it is still WAY over-priced compared to it's current pricing at other retail locations."

Product Quality

Pros:

• "It gives the cloths a great, long lasting clean smell."
• "I have a couple of microfiber blankets that developed a bad smell months ago... they've eliminated the bad smell."
• "Not only do they leave my laundry smelling amazing with the April Fresh scent, but they also provide long-lasting freshness thanks to the Febreze Odor Defense technology."
• "I put it in each load of clothes and it keeps everything fresh."
• "Added scent to the already Downy Fresh softener we use. 2 mechanics in the family and wow this helps their work clothes immensely."
• "As an in-home caregiver for seniors, urine odor is something that is a constant... it greatly removes the odor."
• "This is the ultimate best quality scent beads for laundry. Gets out all odors and lasts several weeks."

Cons:

• "I bought these just to change it up... they still smelled like cat urine."
• "To get the full use of this product you need to TRIPLE the amount that the instructions state to use."
• "Purex crystals (these suck)."
• "I have only received one unit 3 times! The picture and description say package of 4!"
• "This doesn't even come close to what The Gain brand makes."
• "Nope nope nope, this stuff is a no bueno amigos."
• "It tends to leave a mildew-y smell every time I use these and have not been impressed so far."

Product Use and Versatility

Pros:

• "We also put some in our trash can under the bags."
• "I think these might be perfect for filling sachets to ward off mice in the garage and shed."
• "I also am someone that is allergic to a lot of products out there - laundry soaps, shampoos, body soaps, make-up...but not Downy April Fresh."
• "So glad I found this on Amazon, all other scent boosters make me itchy but not this one! It's not sold in my area so I love that I can order a bigger size on amazon."
• "I use this on my gym clothes as a alternative to fabric softener."
• "I also make sachets and homemade Febreze with this product."
• "I love the smell of April Fresh Downy! I get so many compliments on how good my laundry smells."

Cons:

• "I love the product, did not appreciate receiving a bottle that was almost a quarter empty already."
• "I ordered this under the impression that it was the larger 37 oz bottle as listed but instead I received the 30.3 oz bottle."
• "I found some loads it does not dissolve 100%."
• "For some reason it does not melt all the way and gets stuck on my sheets!"
• "The bottle came damaged, missing the top cap which is the measuring cap."
• "This product could be dangerous to children and pets."
• "Unfortunately I have no idea how well these work as actual detergent because we don't have that kind of washer."

Skin Sensitivity and Allergies

Pros:

• "I am very allergic to many perfume like detergents, but I put a half a capful of these in my wash and they have a refreshing smell."
• "The scent does not cause problems with my sensitive skin."
• "I have sensitive skin and have a hard time finding things to keep my laundry fresh longer that I don't react to."
• "I have allergies to most smells but this does not bother my allergies."
• "The scent last forever and does not bother any of our allergies."
• "I don’t have sensitive skin. Nothing bothers my skin. I’m not even allergic to poison ivy but I’m allergic to this."
• "I love this product because it eliminates body odor like no other product!"