Downy Fabric Softener, Ultra Concentrated, April Fresh,, 40 loads, 34 fl oz (1.25 qt) 1.2 l

by Downy

Product Features

• Ultra Downy has concentrated formula so less is used per load
• Formulated to help keep colors bright and reduce fading
• April Fresh is Downy's original scent of springtime
• For exceptional softness and freshness

Product Description

40 Loads (as measured to lower solid line on cap). Made in U.S.A.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.5 x 5 x 9.4 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B000B6FKXU
• UPC: 037000357513
• Item model number: 35751
• Average Customer Review: 2.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,974 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
  • #51 in Health & Personal Care > House Supplies > Laundry > Fabric Softener

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't Like the New Scent, February 13, 2011

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Twoapennything (Denver, CO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Downy Fabric Softener, Ultra Concentrated, April Fresh,, 40 loads, 34 fl oz (1.25 qt) 1.2 l (Health and Beauty)

Downy Fabric Softener, Ultra Concentrated, April Fresh,, 40 loads, 34 fl oz (1.25 qt) 1.2 l

I've used the regular April Fresh Downy since 1990 and was very dismayed to find the original scent has been replaced by the new ultra-concentrated version. The new version (this one) is overwhelmingly floral and has a rather sickly-sweet, cloying scent. It is very heavy and instead of giving your clothing and towels and linens a light, clean scent, it creates a very strong perfumed effect. I'm hugely disappointed in P&G for changing the scent from the original April Fresh to this new ultra-concentrated version. Also, when used with certain detergents, the scent clashes with the scent of the detergent when used together (for example, Gain) and makes an odd odor. It's unfortunate that the original scent isn't offered alongside the new ultra-concentrated scent. It does help to cut the amount of fabric softener you use in half, to cut back on the uber strong smell. A little goes way too far with this product.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars New Smell is HORRIBLE, January 10, 2011

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Josh Carter (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Downy Fabric Softener, Ultra Concentrated, April Fresh,, 40 loads, 34 fl oz (1.25 qt) 1.2 l (Health and Beauty)

This is not the orignal Downy. P&G has changed the scent, and now it's sickly-sweet, sugary floral, and nauseating. It's not like they tweaked the scent, P&G threw away the old one and replaced it with this horrible product. Gross.

I've been using this product for 20 years. I will not buy another bottle.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A "hard" working softener !!!, June 19, 2007

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Matthew G. Sherwin (last seen screaming at Amazon customer service) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Downy Fabric Softener, Ultra Concentrated, April Fresh,, 40 loads, 34 fl oz (1.25 qt) 1.2 l (Health and Beauty)

Ultra Downy Fabric Softener with its April Fresh Scent does an excellent job of softening my clothing and towels in the washing machine. I have used it with great satisfaction for many years both at laundromats and in my father's clothes washing machine. It comes in a solid, heavy duty plastic container that won't break and the handle fits around your hand to make it easy to carry, too.

But there's more. After you unscrew the cap, you can turn the cap upside down to use it as a measuring cup. I recommend using the full cup for your load of wash even though Downy says less than a full cup may well be enough; I like my clothes extra soft. This is true despite the fact that this form of Downy is concentrated so they say you can use less per load of wash. People with itchy skin who want clothing and towels very soft would do well to use a full cup, too. It contains biodegradable fabric softener agents; and when you are washing items that have bright red or similar colors Downy will not cause those items to fade.

Unfortunately, one drawback exists: DON'T use Downy fabric softener if you are washing anything that is flame resistant. It will reduce the flame resistant quality of the garment. This holds true especially for children's sleepwear or garments that are labeled flame resistant. Fabrics containing fleece and terry cloth should not be washed with this product, either. Downy fabric softener makes these fleece and terry cloth items more likely to become flammable; and that's not desirable.

The April Fresh scent is great; but if you're sensitive to perfumes try using Downy in an unscented form.

Overall, Downy April Fresh fabric softener is just about the best brand when you want to soften your things in the washing machine. I highly recommend this for anyone who wants their wash to come out really nice and soft; Downy fabric softener may be even more helpful if you have "hard" water. It may have a drawback concerning some flame resistant garments; but these can always be washed separately.