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Difference between Downy Fabric Softeners, Dryer Sheets, Scent Beads, And Downy Rinse & Refresh

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Downy offers a wide variety of liquid fabric conditioners that freshen, soften, and protect your laundry. Downy April Fresh is a great place to start if you are new to fabric conditioners and want your clothes to be softer, fresher, and protected from stretching, fading, and fuzz.

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Downy Infusions has all the softening and protecting power of Downy, but also infuses your laundry with a touch-activated scent. There are a variety of touch-activated scents, so you can get that out-of-the-dryer freshness whenever you want. Try one of our popular Downy Infusions scent products.

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If you have allergies or sensitive skin, try Downy Free & Gentle —free of dyes and perfumes, it softens and protects clothes from stretching, fading, and fuzz.

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Downy® Downy Fabric Softener Sheets go in the dryer to add even more softness, freshness, and static protection to your laundry. And when it comes to making your clothes comfortable, more is definitely better.

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Use Downy Fresh Protect if you want to neutralize odors on the go. Fresh Protect has motion-activated odor-neutralizing power that lasts for 24 hours, so your clothes start fresh, then stay fresh for the whole day.

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Downy Rinse & Refresh is a breakthrough, low pH technology that dissolves odor-causing residues and other buildup on fabrics, similar to clarifying shampoo. By removing excess residues and buildup, your colors can stay more vibrant and fabrics feel softer.

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?

Difference between Downy Fabric Softeners, Dryer Sheets, Scent Beads, And Downy Rinse & Refresh | Downy

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