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Article - Detergent? Fabric Conditioner? What’s the Difference?

What's the difference between the laundry detergent and a fabric softener

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Downy shows you the differences between fabric conditioner &amp; laundry detergent and explains how they work together during a laundry cycle!

Detergent? Fabric Conditioner? What’s the Difference?

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Art - Washing Clothes If You Have Allergies or Sensitive Skin

Washing Clothes If You Have Allergies or Sensitive Skin

Avoiding allergy and sensitive skin pitfalls in your home means keeping your clothes and fabrics particularly clean. Learn how [Downy Free & Gentle](/en-us/fabric-softener/liquid-fabric-conditioner/free-and-gentle) provides a deep clean that’s also gentle on sensitive skin.

Avoiding allergy and sensitive skin pitfalls in your home means keeping your clothes and fabrics particularly clean. Learn how Downy Free & Gentle provides a deep clean that’s also gentle on sensitive skin.

How to wash clothes if you have allergies or sensitive skin

Fabric Softener, Sheets, and Beads—What’s the Difference?

Fabric conditioner, sheets and beads- what are the differences?

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Fabric Softener, Sheets, and Beads- What are the differences? What, exactly, are the differences between Downy Fabric Conditioner (also known as fabric softener),  Scent Beads and Dryer Sheets?

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Article - Which Downy Infusions Scent Is Right For You?

Which Downy Infusions Scent Is Right For You?

The touch-activated scents of Downy Infusions Fabric Conditioner give you the freedom to enjoy your favorite fragrances—whenever you want.  
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The touch-activated scents of Downy Infusions Fabric Conditioner give you the freedom to enjoy your favorite fragrances—whenever you want.

Which Downy Infusions scent is right for you?

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Article-5 Tips to Keep Clothes Looking Great While Traveling

5 Tips to Keep Clothes Looking Great While Traveling

Travel can be great for your psyche, but extremely tough on your clothes. Whether you’re heading off to a rural retreat or an urban jungle, follow our packing and clothing-care tips for a vacation that’ll help you unwind rather than unravel.

Five tips to keep clothes looking great while traveling

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Article - What happens in the laundry process?

What Happens in the Laundry Process?

Your washer removes soils and odors from fabrics, but it can also strip clothes of their luster and longevity by stretching, fading, and pilling them. Learn about the laundry process and how Downy can help.

What happens in the laundry process?

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Article-How to Clean Your Laundry Room

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You count on your washer and dryer to take care of your clothes. Clean, well-maintained appliances make for cleaner clothes. These five steps will boost your appliances’ health so they get your laundry cleaner and fresher smelling every time.






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Article-Demystifying Laundry Care Symbols

Demystifying Laundry Care Symbols

Trying to sort out what your laundry care labels are telling you? The system of symbols—dots, dashes, and icons—can be a little hard to decipher. But you’ll get the best possible cleaning results wash after wash when you follow the manufacturer’s guidelines.






Demystifying laundry care symbols

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 Article - How to Store Your Clothes the Smart Way

How to Store Your Clothes the Smart Way

If, like most people, your closet can’t hold your entire wardrobe, you’ll need to switch out items as the seasons change. Here’s how to store, and un-store, your clothes and linens.

How to store your clothes the smart way

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Article-How to Wash Your Bra

How to Wash Your Bra

Throwing your bra in with the rest of your wash without taking proper care can be a recipe for disaster. But with these tips and [Downy Fabric Conditioner](/en-us/fabric-softener/liquid-fabric-conditioner/ultra-downy-april-fresh), you can keep your bras at their absolute best. 

Throwing your bra in with the rest of your wash without taking proper care can be a recipe for disaster. But with these tips and Downy Fabric Conditioner, you can keep your bras at their absolute best. 

How to wash your bra

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Article-How to Clean Your Washing Machine Dispenser

How to Clean Your Washing Machine Dispenser

Have you noticed residue buildup in your washing machine dispenser? Well, it’s super easy to clean with these simple tips from Downy.

How to clean your washing machine dispenser

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Article-How to Wash Lingerie

How to Wash Lingerie

We’ve all been there: “Can I really wash this?” And the answer is simply, yes, you can wash those special-occasion garments. To keep your delicates protected, try using Downy.

How to wash lingerie

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How to Do Laundry

Laundry is an important part of our daily lives, from washing to wearing. Whether you’ve had the same laundry routine for years, or you’ve never done a load of laundry in your life, follow these tips to do your laundry the Downy way.

How to do laundry

Art - Yes, You CAN Wash That

Yes, You CAN Wash That

If you’re obsessed with clothes, you probably go out of your way to take care of them. So when you’re dealing with delicate fabrics, you often think that dry cleaning is the only option. But- some clothes are more washable than you think!

Yes, you CAN wash that

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Art - How to Hand-Wash Fabrics with Downy

How to hand-wash clothes : A step-by-step guide

How to Hand-Wash Fabrics with Downy

When dealing with delicate fabrics, you often think that dry-cleaning is the only option. But many clothes are hand-washable. To protect delicate fabrics when you hand-wash, be sure to use [Downy Fabric Conditioners](/en-us/fabric-softener/liquid-fabric-conditioner).

When dealing with delicate fabrics, you often think that dry-cleaning is the only option. But many clothes are hand-washable. To protect delicate fabrics when you hand-wash, be sure to use Downy Fabric Conditioners.

How to hand-wash fabrics with Downy

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How to Prep Clothes for a Clothing Swap

Freshly laundered and scented clothes are always more appealing than stale or musty smelling pieces. Learn how to make your clothes ready for the next swap!

How to prep clothes for a clothing swap

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Article - The Secrets to Sleeping on Airplanes

The Secrets to Sleeping on Airplanes

Learn the secrets to sleeping on airplanes, because with a little shut-eye, you’ll likely feel more refreshed when you arrive.

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