Software
Houzz Logo Print
jean_white70

Give your home a Laundromat Scent!

10 years ago

I like my home to have a light clean scent and have tried MANY products to get it that way. I bought a couple of used but cheap Crockpots a few months ago and use a lid full of Bounce Outdoor Fresh scent beads after filling with water. I have also used a few different types of Plug-Ins but haven't been really happy with them. Awhile back, though I tried Arm and Hammer's Fresh Linen Plug-Ins. Oh my they are heavenly-not strong, just a perfect scent, clear down to the last drop! For anyone who is interested in these products I can't recommend these enough. I believe the only place you can get the A&H Plug-Ins is Dollar General, so that could be a drawback. Please know that I clean, mop and vac daily so I'm not trying to cover up a bad smell but this just accents the place just enough. Jeez, I sound like a commercial! Our Forum ought to get freebies just for suggesting how much we like different products. Sorry for the book!

Comments (17)

  • 10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    The scentsy scent warmers, work well with a lot of the Downy Unstopables & Bounce Bursts. Do not try the Purex Crystals with them though :(

    The whole room smells amazing, if done right. And... everyone thinks you've been cleaning all day ;)

    Jean thanked User Post
  • 10 years ago

    I have used the airwick snuggle scent (plug in) and really like that one too.

    Jean thanked salonva
  • 10 years ago

    Mitch-exactly, you have to do it just right with 'dosing'! Larsi I have tried LFS in the Crockpot but that doesn't seem to work well. LFS out of the bottle just smells so good. Salonva I have tried the Snuggle too and it's pretty good!

  • 10 years ago

    Interesting..who would have thought to use the scent beads in a warmer. When dropping DD off at a friends, they had a plug in that smelled really good. Nothing too in your face, just a noticeably nice smell when you walked in their house.

    Jean thanked always1stepbehind
  • 10 years ago

    always that's what I like. Just a light scent that just noticeable. When I put a bit of Clorox in a toilet bowl or wipe down my counters-perfection!!

  • 10 years ago

    I Scrub the inside and outside of my toilet daily with clorox regular. ..sparklng clean and clean smelling...were kinda twisted in here..LOL

    Jean thanked mamapinky0
  • 10 years ago

    I like reading these posts where you love the scent of bleach. I am with you. I love that scent. :) I think I like most linen scents (Febreze has one also one with Gain) and that is why I like the snuggle scented airwick. Mostly anything that suggests clean and clean laundry is heavenly for me.

    Jean thanked salonva
  • 10 years ago

    I love the smell of the Febreeze with Tide. Smells really good.

    Jean thanked itguy08
  • 10 years ago

    I am in the minority here as I LOATHE the smell of plain chlorine bleach.



    Jean thanked Irish2
  • 10 years ago

    That's ok Irish2! People either love bleach or cannot stand it! itguy-is that the spray Febreze with Tide? I tried it but wasn't my favorite. But you like that laundry scent too. I've seen on Amazon that there is even Laundry scented perfumes!

  • 10 years ago

    Yes, the Febreeze with Tide is the spray. It's a "Limited Edition" but I think it smells quite good.

    Jean thanked itguy08
  • 10 years ago

    Hijack -- have you seen online news story -- men's washing machine club? You probably have, but thought I'd mention. (www.greatbigstory.Com)

    Jean thanked vetwife1998
  • 10 years ago

    vetwife-I saw that on AW. I flip back and forth between here and there. Mostly here!

  • 10 years ago

    Did you know Vetwifes link greatbigstory...is the guys from over on automaticwasher.org. they have been filmed a number of times

    Jean thanked mamapinky0
  • 10 years ago

    mama-yes those men can do some laundry! Plus rebuild the washers, dryers and dishwashers-AMAZING!! Can you imagine having a basement full of washers and dryers!!

  • 5 years ago

    OK, all, I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news. All of the things mentioned - plug-ins, air wicks, fabric softener, regular Tide, Downy, scent beads, dryer sheets - all super toxic and super permating. As in, liver, endocrine, reproductive system, nervous system, cancer toxic. As in, causes harm to you and to others when you use them. I'd rather smoke a pack a day than be exposed to what you all are talking about, and I spent my entire childhood cutting out surgeon generals warnings from magazines to tape them where my smoker father would see them, hoping to prevent him from dying. When people use the things you're suggesting, it's not just private in your home. When you run your laundry with those products, guaranteed someone somewhere slams their windows shut and gets a migraine anyway. When you use those products and then go out in public, guaranteed someone somewhere has to leave because your products came with you and made them sick. I'm sorry to have put you in this position: you have this information and you can ignore it, but you can't unknow it. You know that if you are a kind person who does not want to cause harm, you need to find alternatives to harmful products, and that's a big hassle. But look at it this way: all you have to do to be a hero, an absolute hero, is go fragrance free with the products. If you want your house to smell good, bake cookies. They don't have to be homemade. Or put a pan of herbs or spices in water, and put it on the heater, or on a low flame.