Downy Rinse & Refresh Laundry Odor Remover And Fabric Softener, Cool Cotton, 48 Fl Oz, Safe On All Fabrics, Gentle On Skin, He Compatible

Great product! Makes the clothes smell wonderful and lasts!

This "Downy Rinse and Refresh" actually did freshen my laundry. It works better than vinegar for removing odors and detergent residue. I had a seemingly unsolvable laundry odor problem. I think it resulted from using too much detergent along with an HE clothes washer that does not use enough water to rinse well. My clean clothes would begin to smell in storage or while wearing them. I previously tried other remedies such as vinegar rinses and even Lysol disinfecting additive. Finally, this Downy Rinse made a significant difference. Downy Rinse is a big improvement. My clothes appear noticeably brighter and cleaner. The recurring malodor is reduced. There are some product downsides though. The Downy is dispensed very late in the last rinse cycle and only briefly reaches fabrics. Running a separate rinse and spin cycle using Downy Rinse might be more effective. Another downside is the product price. Downy Rinse is expensive for everyday use. The very vague directions suggest 1/4 cup per load. That is only 24 loads per 48 oz. bottle. That works out to 54 cents per load (based on $13 for a 48 oz. bottle). That load cost is higher than detergent. Yet, I suppose if you really need a solution to odors then almost any price is worth it. I plan to keep using Downy Rinse indefinitely. I've run through three bottles so far. One more note, the product scent is strong and remains after drying. It doesn't bother me. You may have experienced my same problem. Odorous "clean" laundry seems to be common now. Probably due to HE washers. The odor problem has a name, "rebloom." You can find explanations and tips online. The active ingredient in this Downy Rinse is citric acid. The citric acid breaks down old detergent residue that coated the cloth fibers. That old residue traps dirt and bacteria underneath. Hence the odor that recurs even after washing. This citric acid Downy Rinse solves the problem. Downy Rinse is not just a perfume.

Really freshens laundry with a lasting freshness and aroma. Great price. Will definitely buy again.

The Downy Rinse & Refresh Laundry Odor Remover and Fabric Softener (Cool Cotton) is now a non-negotiable part of my laundry recipe. I use it right after detergent — before the final rinse (put it in the fabric softener tray) — and it completely eliminates any lingering odors while leaving clothes soft, fresh, and impossibly clean-smelling. In my full “best-smelling laundry” routine: Detergent: Tide Hygienic Clean or Persil Intense Fresh. Odor Neutralizer: Downy Rinse & Refresh (Cool Cotton) — this step transforms the load. Softener or Beads (optional): Downy Infusions Calm or Unstopables Light. Dryer Finish: Wool dryer balls misted with diluted Downy spray. The Cool Cotton scent is crisp, not overly sweet, and lingers for days without being heavy. It even revives workout gear and towels that normal detergent can’t fix. ✅ Actually removes odor, not just masks it ✅ Leaves fabrics soft and residue-free ✅ Fresh scent lasts long after drying Overall: A total game-changer — the secret ingredient to laundry that smells professionally cleaned.

4.15.23~ This was an impulse buy to get P&G rebate. Not really a downy fan (gasp I know). Used to be but now use baking soda bc skin allergies. However use Lysol Laundry Sanitizer so thought this may be an alternative to try. Cool Cotton Scent is Soft. No heavy perfume in bottle or clothes. Just smells clean. So here's the thing~ There are no words or proper description to describe what this does. I know it saaaays it removes residue & odor but not like anything I've ever used. My clothes feel Squeaky Clean. Like your face after exfoliating. Can feeeeel the difference coming out of the washer. Clothes dry quicker. Like 20%. That last bit of damp that usually holds on? Gone. Still wrinkles on full dry, like if you don't use Downy or Baking soda softener. It's a life altering product. Especially for Humid living, Sweaty working people. So why 4 Stars? The Dose. There is No Info anywhere on bottle saying how much to Use. The cap is maybe 2 Tablespoons but for what size load? Is this like a pod situation that you start with 2 and increase to soil & fill level? We may never know. The bottle doesn't even say How many Loads to Expect. C'mon P&G, you're better than this right? To get "Squeaky Clean" Clothes, Towels, Linens, even sneakers, Used almost half a bottle for Spring Cleaning wash at Laundromat. The Front loader is what my place calls "Super". Equivalent to (2) Top Load washes. **How Much I used** Like I said Spring Cleaning and it was my 1st time using the 'Rinse & Refresh'. One Load~ Set of Queen Sheets & Full load of very gross, dried in, sweaty clothes. Used Gain concentrate cap as measure (the one in the Eco Box like Wine). 2Caps per Load. Half cap added to liquid detergent in Pre And Regular Wash Full Cap in Fabric Softener space. That 3x's depleted bottle to just over half. As this is a Residue Remover, only going to use Now & Again. Will stay with My Beloved Lysol Laundry for Weekly Wash. Downy Rinse & Refresh will get pulled out For Deep Clean every couple months. Would I use it more often with directions or if it was 6 bucks like Lysol vs 12? Yes. All I needed to wash was Detergent & Downy. Usually must layer baking soda in dry clothes & vinegar in liquid soap. Neither of these Ever Ever got my clothes this Ridiculously Immaculate.