[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] In order to put this product to the real test, I had to use it in the stankiest load of laundry possible: my dogs' crusty crate bedding. Even with regular washings, their crate bedding just STINKS. They must chew on the blankets...or wipe their butts and frito paws on them...I don't even know. But my normal routine is wash on Heavy Duty setting with detergent and scented fabric softener, dry in dryer, then soak in Febreze and set out in the sun for a day. That is the only routine that will neutralize that heavy dog smell within. I followed my normal wash routine, except adding in the beads to washer. To my surprise, the blankets came out soft, clean and smelled GOOD! No need for the febreze and sunshine. If I didn't know any better, I wouldn't even be able to tell that these were crate blankets! Thoroughly impressed with this product and I will likely buy it for special loads (such as musty towels, husband's National Guard uniforms, and that load of laundry that I always forget about in the washer for a few days).

Loved using this fresh protect product. It kept my clothes smelling fresh all day, and left them super clean. It worked great combined with my Downy fabric softener. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to smell fresh and clean. I received this product free for testing, but all opinions are my own.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] When i saw this Bzz Campaign it got my attention right away. Once I received my Bzz Kit I specifically waited for certain items to pile up in our laundry. We live in south FL and being we experience sun, sun and more sun on a daily basis, my kids are usually looking and smelling like a pig pen by the end of the day however; my husband's workout and tennis clothes are always the "winners" in my laundry and disgustingly drenched in sweat....like I don't even want to have to touch them to load the washing machine! I figured his clothes would be the true test for these products. When washing my husband's clothes I normally have to use FOUR things during the wash cycle to get the sweat odor neutralized (the final step is usually white vinegar as my fabric softener!) so the clothes don't even come out smelling particularly "pretty", but they just don't reek like they did before being washed. This time I only used the Downy Fresh & Protect Beads Botanical Mist along with the Tide Pods + Botanical Mist as my detergent. I was skeptical at first thinking there was no way these 2 items alone could do the job when i'm normally using 4. I was anxious to open my washer when the cycle had finished and see how the products held up against the smelly clothes. To my complete surprise, I opened the washer door and was immediately hit with this very pleasant aroma.....Botanical Mist! I seriously could have sniffed my laundry all day! I put everything into my dryer and once it was finished I just couldn't believe how clean, fresh and soft my husband's clothes came out! The Tide Pods + Febreze Botanical Mist and Downy Fresh & Protect Beads Botanical Mist have truly impressed me and I will definitely be switching my process and making things easier for myself when it comes to my laundry!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had seen this product advertised on TV so I was curious to use it when they came in my bzzkit. When I opened the package the smell was amazing! You have to be careful though when using a front loading machine, as I spilled quite a few onto the floor trying to get it onto the clothes!! It dissolves well in the washing machine and when you pull out the clothes it smells great! Not sure if I will make it part of my weekly routine, however it was nice to try.

I was a little afraid to try these, because other similar products I've used in the past, don't "melt" in my HE washer, but this did NOT disappoint! And, 2 weeks later, a shirt hanging in my closet STILL smells downy fresh! I will definitely be using these again & again! #gotitfree #influenster #goddessvoxbox This product was sent to me for review at no cost to me. The opinions expressed above are strictly my own. #Downy #gotitfree #ad #goddessvoxbox #influenster

I generally don't use laundry additives, but decided to try this product as I got samples for free with an honest review. I may actually buy these. My laundry smelled amazing, and my boyfriends work clothes (that get super stinky, his socks too) smell fresh and awesome.

I absolutely loved this product! I frequently work out at a busy gym and often my gym clothes still reek after a regular wash cycle. These beads eradicated that pesky smell with a single wash, and I did not even have to use warm or hot water. *received free sample of product, but all opinions are my own*

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was excited to try this product when I washed my bedding. Nothing is better than going to bed in clean, fresh smelling sheets! I loved the ease of the product! Just throw it in the drum before adding the laundry and it's all done! I certainly like easy steps when doing laundry. However, I did not like the scent of the sheets when they were clean and on my bed. I felt like the smell was over powering, and it gave me a headache. However, my husband did like the scent. I liked the ease of this product so much that I would try it again with a different scent.

The best smelling in-wash scent booster I've used! They're so simple to use too, just toss 'em in and go! Now it's even harder to get out of bed in the morning because my sheets smell so good. (I tested this product for free but all opinions are my own)

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I used to use "unstoppables" so I was used to the bead thing but, the difference with these #DownyFreshProtectActiveFreshIn-WashOdorShield is that they are not just put into the laundry to make the clothes smell fresh they are in there to help keep you smelling fresh all day that you wear your clothes. YES that is right they keep you smelling fresh, My clothes have never smelt better and I smell great from the beginning of the day until the end of the day. These beads are so easy to use and smell amazing themselves but, my favorite thing about this product is the fact that is so innovative to be able to keep my clothes fresh all day. I have two big dogs that get smelly but, love to jump all over you and my clothes still smell amazing at the end of the day. One of my dogs sleeps on the bed with me so I washed my sheets and blankets with this product and my bed smells so amazing a fresh still a week later. I love these beads and will forever by them for my family. My husband is out working all day and comes home and still have a fresh smell to his clothes.. I am shocked at what an amazing product this is and think everyone needs to try it. There is nothing better than the fresh smell of washed laundry ALL DAY LONG! Thank you #Downy for making such an amazing product. #LOVEIT #SmellsSoGood #GotItFree