It was a little confusing figuring out whether to use detergent or not, but they smell great and I'm excited to have clothes that will keep the nice smell, especially things that get dirty a lot like soccer uniforms. I got these free for testing from Influenster.

I love these Odor Shields! I use them in every load now. It is so wonderful for my laundry to keep smelling so very fresh. Ease of use was amazing and I actually enjoy doing laundry now! I received this product for no charge in exchange for my honest review.

Wow, I'm so impressed with this product! After using it the first time, my son walked into the house and the first thing he said was, "Wow, what smells so good?!" The scent is perfect: fresh, but not overwhelming. It's left my clothes smeling fresh and wonderful days after washing with this product. I tested Downy Fresh Protect Beads for free, but my opinions are all my own!

I received a free sample of this from Influenster, but did not receive any other compensation. This was the first time I used this product. The directions on the package were easy to understand and the product was easy to use. I just added to the load of clothes I was washing. As the load of clothes was washing, it released the scent into the clothes. Once I put my clothes in the dryer, the scent stayed with them, as well as on the t-shirts that allowed to air dry. I really enjoyed the scent and think I will purchase these in the future. I think these would be especially great for people who sweat a lot, or have work out clothes. Or, if you just want a pleasant scent on your clothes.

If I could shower in this I would. Clothes come out of the wash smelling great and it lasts long beyond the first 10 minutes. Whether I am running after my kids or running in the gym my clothes stay smelling as if they came fresh out of the dryer all day long.

So easy to use. I normally just toss these right into the downy ball and then throw it into the washer at the beginning of the wash cycle. The first time using the scent was a little too strong, so the next time I use about 1/3 less than the recommended. It worked out much better. I received this product complimentary for testing purposes and to voice my opinion.

Downy fresh protect smells great and leaves smelling awesome for days. I love how the odor protectant works throughout the day to help keep my family smelling April fresh all day long. I would continue to use Downy and recommend to all my friends and family. All opinions are my own.

Downy Fresh Protect works, your clothes will smell fresh and just a bit flowery. If the concept appeals to you, I'd say go for it as it is effective. However, I don't see this as a necessary product if you are already washing your clothes and especially if you use fabric softener, which already leaves behind a noticeable scent. It's advertised as deodorant for your clothes - have you ever really thought you needed that? This product is mostly useful for making YOU notice how your clothes smell, since we're pretty accustomed to our usual detergent/softener scent. Overall, it's just another thing to spend money on considering it doesn't replace detergent. Important to note that I received this product complimentary from Influenster, but all my opinions are my own, clearly.

I am a tried and true Gain Fireworks original user. I tried out the Downey Fresh Protect April Fresh In-wash oder shield, and I love this product! The scent is amazing, and stays with the clothes and towels for a long time. It is not a overpowering scent either. I am definitely going to start buying these from now on instead of the Gain. I received this product free from influenster for testing purposes and this is my honest opinion of this Downey product.

I usually just use fabric softener sheets in the dryer, but I received Downy Fresh Protect as a sample and it has totally surprised me. My whole house smells awesome, and my clothes feel clean and light. I have found with some products that there is a residue on clothes, but not with this! The smell does fade after several hours of wear, but I think that is still impressive! My only negative is the price, this isn't a detergent, so I would not pay more that I would pay for regular softener. As a note, I tested Downy Fresh Protect for free, but all opinions are my own.