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Customer reviews for Downy Soft Free & Gentle Liquid Fabric Softener, 257 loads, 150 fl. oz. for
Downy Soft Free & Gentle Liquid Fabric Softener, 257 loads, 150 fl. oz.
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Jun 5, 2013
Reviewer name: aboudre1278
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

Did it go bad?

I have been using Downy Free & Senstitive liquid for quite a few years and have generally never had problems with it but recently I had to throw away several shirts due to staining. I use the Downy ball and only fill up to the medium load line (I never go above this line for fear that I will use too much plus it is expensive). But I washed my load of clothes and dried them like I normally do and to my surprise I had several shirts that had greasy stains on them. So I washed them again without softener but used detergent twice and they were still stained and the fabric was now sticky feeling so I had no choice but to throw them away. Does the fabric softener go bad after a while? I'll admit I've had this bottle for a while (maybe 6-8 months) but I've never had this issue before. Because of this I might have switch to something else and throw out the rest of my 100+oz bottle.

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May 18, 2018
Reviewer name: PrincessMBH
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Downy Ultra

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I think Downy Ultra free and gentle fabric softnener is wonderful! No heavy perfumes. My clothes came out soft and static free. Perfect for my sensitive skin. This will be my fabric softener from now on!

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May 29, 2018
Reviewer name: mwhood76
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

No frills, top notch softening

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Downy Free and Gentle fabric softener is a great product for those that are sensitive to dyes and perfumes. It truly is unscented and dye free, but still provides the same freshness and softening power I've come to expect from my previous use of Downy products. The clothes I used with this product were static free and just as soft as I'd expect from scented Downy softeners.

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May 31, 2018
Reviewer name: BosKat
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Downy Free & Gentle won me over!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have always used dryer sheets because of their convenience but now that I've tried Downy Free & Gentle I can understand why liquid fabric softener is the way to go! My clothes come out so soft and fresh - and I love that it is gentle on delicate skin. It has really made a difference in my family's clothes - love it!

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Mar 24, 2011
Reviewer name: Taxman
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

What a mistake

I have purchased this product in the past and have always been unhappy with it. Oil, clogs my dispenser, a real mess. I stayed away for about a year and decided to give it another try. Downy, you didn't let me down. Same old, same old. What a terrible product.

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Apr 20, 2020
Reviewer name: talthepal
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Not worth your time

I bought this on a whim and it was not worth it. It has left stains on my clothes and sheets that I am unable to get out. You would think with since it's free and clear it wouldn't do this to your clothes, but that's wishful thinking. Get anything else over this.

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May 16, 2018
Reviewer name: hollydolly76
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Downy Free and Clear fabric softener

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This fabric softener works really well at making the clothes soft and I love that it is free of dyes and perfumes. A few members of my family have allergies and sometimes different laundry items cause them problems. We have had no problem with Downy free and clear. It softens the clothes well and is easy to use. I will be purchasing in the future again.

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Mar 14, 2021
Reviewer name: amys372
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

This is a great fabric softener if you have sensitive skin like me. It does as good a job as original Downy at getting your laundry softer. A little more expensive though. Will continue to purchase. Ultra Downy Free & Gentle Liquid Fabric Conditioner Fabric Softener 129Oz

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May 31, 2018
Reviewer name: mickey811
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

no dyes/perimes and hypoallergenic

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am so grateful that big names on the market are you going more natural. Everyone knows that my daughter has very sensitive skin and Downy Fabric Softener has No dyes and no perfumes. It is hypoallergenic and dermatologist-tested—perfect for my daughter with sensitive skin and eczema. I was hesitant to try it but I'm glad I did.

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May 29, 2018
Reviewer name: Patty1218
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Something Special

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I think this New Downy is rather remarkable. My clothes had a completely different fell to them after using. They felt smoother, softer and kid of fluffy. Knowing it is from Downy is an assurance this is a quality product. I think you will really see a difference with this product. I just typically add to my rinse cycle by hand, don't really like my dispenser on my washing machine.

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