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Question about downy rinse and refresh.

Pooky1 — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 19:25:25 GMT

I have read fantastic reviews on downy rinse and fresh to be used in the rinse doing laundry. I find when washing towels and hand towels the never have a clean smell. Have any of you tried it?

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Alsace Gal — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 19:42:33 GMT

@Pooky1 wrote:
I have read fantastic reviews on downy rinse and fresh to be used in the rinse doing laundry. I find when washing towels and hand towels the never have a clean smell. Have any of you tried it?

I don't like the scents both have.

Downy, fresh and similar products break down the threads in your clothes and towels.

I stopped using any of them 20 years ago.

There will be members who can offer you alternatives.

Re: Question about downy rinse and refresh.

sarahpanda — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 19:53:15 GMT

I only use DOWNY CALM, the liquid...My DH likes the smell also...and I need a lot of CALM in my life right now.

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Kachina624 — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 20:12:56 GMT

Fabric softener used on towels reduces their absorbency.

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Ainhisg — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 21:11:43 GMT

@Pooky1 I have a guaranteed method to get your towels smelling fresh and clean again and as a bonus...they will be absorbent if they're not! Let me know if you want to know how to do it.

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Glitter51 — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 21:35:41 GMT

@Ainhisg - I'd love the secret to soft absorbent towels!!! Please and thank you.

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sarahpanda — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 21:41:48 GMT

Correction to an earlier post peeps...I said I used the Downy Calm 'liquid'...uh...sorry, my bad - I haven't used the liquid in years ! I only use the D.Calm that you shake into the washer prior to washing...it's the little bead looking things...yep,you are wondering how I misspoke on that right? SO AM I ! LOTS OF STRESS AT MY HOUSE, MY ONLY EXCUSE AND I'M STICKING TO IT.

Re: Question about downy rinse and refresh.

goldensrbest — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 21:42:04 GMT

I never use fabric softner.

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rockygems123 — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 22:02:04 GMT

@Pooky1 wrote:
I have read fantastic reviews on downy rinse and fresh to be used in the rinse doing laundry. I find when washing towels and hand towels the never have a clean smell. Have any of you tried it?

@Pooky1

Fabric softener can also gunk up your washing machine.

But would love to hear what @Ainhisg has to say about fresh towels. Maybe vinegar or baking soda?

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Pooky1 — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 23:03:17 GMT

My towels absorb well. They just don't smsmell fresh and clean. I reserched downy rinse and refresh. Its fabric softener like the regular kind is. It doesn't coat everything like regular fabric softener does. It gets rid of smells and gets rid of old fabric softener and detergent left in fabric and in the washer. All reviews I read give it fantastic reviews. I was just want to hear if anyone here has used it.thank you for all your feed back. I have tried wite vinegar and my wife hated it because she could smell vinegar. I was going to try baking soda to.

Re: Question about downy rinse and refresh.

Ainhisg — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 23:03:26 GMT

@Glitter51 @rockygems123 here you go!

1) Add your towels to the wash like normal. Add 1 cup of white distilled vinegar. Wash the towels with the vinegar on the hottest setting available.

2) When the load is finished, wash the towels again on the hottest setting, but this time, add 1/2 cup of baking soda and 10 drops of tea tree essential oil.

3) Dry towels. They will come out so soft and clean! And don't worry...they won't smell like tea tree oil or vinegar. They just smell fresh and clean!

Re: Question about downy rinse and refresh.

Alsace Gal — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 00:11:03 GMT

@Pooky1

Another hint-don't overload your washer, it really makes a difference.

Re: Question about downy rinse and refresh.

Still Raining — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 16:07:40 GMT

Perhaps a review of how often they are washed, if they are damp when put in the hamper, amount of detergent, water temperature and use of a second rinse would be useful.

Towels are pretty easy.

Adding another layer of scent could just add to the issue.

Re: Question about downy rinse and refresh.

nwbabs — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 17:41:23 GMT

For years, we've used 1/2 white distilled vinegar and 1/2 water in the washer rinse cycle cup. Things are soft enough and no smell. I'm very sensitive to scents.

In fact, just walking in the neighborhood smelling heated dryer sheet chemicals makes me react. Can't imagine sleeping and wearing the chemical concoctions.

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Pooky1 — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 23:36:36 GMT

I could always buy any scented laundry detergent but Ieter'm not sure if it was because of a med my wife started taking but her arms were all breaking out and my mil gave us all free and clear detergent to try and her rash disappeared. I bought a detergent that wasn't free and clear and her rash came back so I have been using all.free and clear for like 12 years. I bought tide free and gentle and she broke out in hives from head to foot.

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Sooner — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 23:59:23 GMT

@Pooky1 wrote:
I could always buy any scented laundry detergent but Ieter'm not sure if it was because of a med my wife started taking but her arms were all breaking out and my mil gave us all free and clear detergent to try and her rash disappeared. I bought a detergent that wasn't free and clear and her rash came back so I have been using all.free and clear for like 12 years. I bought tide free and gentle and she broke out in hives from head to foot.

@Pooky1 Same experiences here! I used Cheer free a long time ago, but then couldn't find it any more and switched to All free and clear, which is a lot better anyway! I stay far away from Tide anything.

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Snoopp — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 13:53:36 GMT

@Pooky1 wrote:
My towels absorb well. They just don't smsmell fresh and clean. I reserched downy rinse and refresh. Its fabric softener like the regular kind is. It doesn't coat everything like regular fabric softener does. It gets rid of smells and gets rid of old fabric softener and detergent left in fabric and in the washer. All reviews I read give it fantastic reviews. I was just want to hear if anyone here has used it.thank you for all your feed back. I have tried wite vinegar and my wife hated it because she could smell vinegar. I was going to try baking soda to.

Have you tried the spray on fabric sanitizer? Maybe that would help. I've used it on workout clothing.

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Imaoldhippie — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 16:35:15 GMT

@Pooky1 .............Never use fabric softener on your towels. It does not let the towels absorb water. Put 1 to 2 cups plain vinegar in the rinse and your towels should smell nice and fresh.

Re: Question about downy rinse and refresh.

Imaoldhippie — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 16:38:29 GMT

@Pooky1 ..........After using a vinegar rinse, rinse them again. The body oils and left over detergent and fabric softener mixed together is what is making your towels smell.

Dont use softener on anything fabric you want to absorb liquids.

Re: Question about downy rinse and refresh.

Pooky1 — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 23:01:16 GMT

I only use fabric softener on colored clothes. I never use it on towels.I tried it once and I saw the towels didn't absorb at all.