Downy Unstopables wash Scent Booster Reviews Summary

Scent Longevity

Pros:

• "The scent lasts without being overpowering and has a crisp fresh linen smell."
• "These unstoppable laundry boosters are great smelling and really last."
• "I love how nice my clothes smell without being overpowering."
• "The scent beads do their job of having our clean clothes still have a light Tide scent."
• "This product makes your clothes smell great for a long time."
• "Seriously the scent is absolutely amazing and my clothes stay smelling fresh up to TWO wears."
• "Even after washing, drying, and weeks in the closet, my clothes still exude a delightful freshness that's invigorating."

Cons:

• "The scent only lasted maybe a few days longer than with just detergent alone."
• "Once fully dried, the smell was gone."
• "After a few days, I still can smell the Unstoppables, but after two weeks, all I can smell is the Persil and the Bounce."
• "The second time it was ok too on my towels, but thereafter the scent all but vanished."
• "On the container, it says 'up to six weeks of freshness', but I've yet to smell anything after two weeks."
• "I do like the scent, but the scent does not last very long after the items come out of the dryer."
• "Once out of the dryer there's no scent at all!"

Price and Value

Pros:

• "AND I GOT 4 10OZ BOTTLES FOR $6 AND SOME CHANGE EACH, THEY ARE SO EXPENSIVE IN THE STORE."
• "The price was much better at Costco, reg.price for a 37.5oz was $17.99,with $3.60 off I got it for $14.39."
• "Also, the 26.5 oz is about $4.00-$5.00 cheaper when purchasing through Amazon."
• "I made the switch to Downy… which work great, smell wonderful, and are much cheaper."
• "The 24 oz size ensures plenty of loads get this delightful boost, making it a cost-effective addition to laundry routines."
• "The 24 oz size offers excellent value for the price, ensuring I get a generous quantity that lasts for multiple loads."
• "The best part is that a little goes a long way, so you definitely get your money’s worth in the long run."

Cons:

• "It costs a little over three times as much as Purex laundry enhancer crystals."
• "Love everything about these scent needs BUT the price."
• "Also, this product is extremely expensive--so much so that I only use it on one or two loads of laundry per week at most."
• "It's kind of expensive, so I'll only be buying more if I can get a good deal with coupons at my regular stores."
• "Can't go without, but it's getting pricey!!"
• "As much as I love these, I cannot say they’re affordable."
• "This product along with similar ones do seem overpriced though."

Usage and Application

Pros:

• "Using these little wonders is easier than making a cup of coffee."
• "I use these in the rinse cycle and my clothes smell fantastic."
• "Very simple to do, no extra steps needed."
• "You can use as much or as little of this as you want."
• "Using the scent booster beads is as simple as tossing them into the washing machine before starting a cycle."
• "The Downy Unstopables Scent Booster Beads can be used with a variety of fabrics, from clothing and bedding to towels and linens."
• "Just toss them into the washer along with your detergent and let them work their magic."

Cons:

• "Using the first small amount as the bottle says (half cap), in its directions, did nothing for the clothes but left a small hint, probably not even noticeable by some, once washed."
• "Some of the product didn't get dissolved in the water."
• "Despite having a new washer, it won't always rinse the residue off of the clothes."
• "Left some white hue on some clothes. Not all of the product was dissolved in the washer."
• "Most washers now are high efficiency which means they use less water. Great for environment but terrible if using this product!"
• "I have noticed that it's best to throw it in first, before you add in the clothes as it can leave some white residue if they don't get to fully dissolve."
• "As others have found, this does not work well in front loader washers."