Most of the time I buy clothing detergent when it's on sale or if I have a coupon. However, there are some that I like because of the fresh smell.
Here's my thought this Thursday...why don't detergent companies make the dryer sheet to match the smell of the detergent?
That way, the smell I love in the soap will stay after I've dried them.
Don't you agree?
Just thinking,
~Karen~
Thank you Karen for your comment and advice re blogger comment thingy. I'll read your tutorial on it.
ReplyDeleteI've given up buying commercial laundry powder and dishwasher powder and make my own. It is EASY and washes just as well. I only put a few drops of Eucalyptus oil in the fabric conditioner holder in my front loader as a fragrance. I wash in rain water so really don't need conditioner.
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I know what you mean about coordinating scents (or lack there of) with the laundry soaps and fabric softeners...I avoid the expense brands ("Gain" gives me hives and I go into sneezing fits...ugh! *Shivers...just thinking about it)of laundry soaps, but, for the fabric softeners, there can be no pinching of pennies there. "Downy" is my favorite brand. LOL I have found decent cheap brands of laundry soap that do actually come very close to the scents of fabric softener I choose to coordinate with them. (It takes a few minutes but well worth the time to sniff and compare). But yes, I agree with you that they should attempt more in bringing the two to a harmonious smelling junction.
ReplyDeleteThat would be too simple for the high paid laundry exec's to think of...it takes the smart laundry washing women of the home to think of the obvious :)
ReplyDeleteTotally agree. I usually use a non-heavily scented detergent and use the softener or dryer sheets in the scents I like. It is what sticks with the clothes the longest. In my costume shop I use Suavitel because I can get it cheaply, it smells strong and lasts a long time. The actors love it and always thank me for fresh smelling, clean costumes. (If is smells clean it must be clean, right?)
ReplyDeleteHey that is a great idea! You should notify the detergent companies and market your idea....you could become a millionaire! The person who thought up post it notes first stated the obvious too. Will be watching for them on shelves soon. :o)
ReplyDeleteGain Detergent has a matching dryer sheet. It's my family's favorite. :)
ReplyDeleteI agree, but this is just too logical to happen. Just like the number of hot dogs does not match the number of buns in the package. I think men make these decisions!
ReplyDeleteI agree! I've wondered this for a while now.
ReplyDeleteI would do anything for tide flavored dryer sheets. I could sniff that scent all day. I always wished for a tide scented candle. Hmmm. I may be on to something. New project idea maybe??? What a cute label it would be : )
ReplyDeletePersonally, I prefer the detergents that don't smell or have additives. They make for 'too many' different smells in the house. I only want my bath soap to have a scent.
ReplyDeleteI also generally buy nonscented detergents/softeners, although I do agree that the available scents should match!
ReplyDeleteYES, totally agree. They should do like fragrance companies do, matchy matchy.. ;o)
ReplyDeleteThere are a couple already, but the ones I'd like don't! One exception...Gain, I love that fresh smell!
ReplyDeleteWe wouldn't need to buy dryer sheets if they didn't add fabric stiffener to the detergents. I'm sorry, but there is nothing "fresh smelling" about an added chemical.
ReplyDeleteFor those that like Gain, Josie's attic has a scented oil that is called "Gain Island Fresh" and it smells exactly like the detergent. Put a drop or two on a cloth and toss in the dryer or add a few drops to your homemade detergent like I do. No I'm not related, lol just a happy customer.
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Since we stopped using fabric softener over 6 years ago, I notice scents quite readily. Detergent scents really do last through the dryer. Why skip the softener (which is really bad for not only your clothes, but also your dryer) and just find a nice perfume you love. :)
ReplyDeleteThat should have said *why NOT skip the softener* ;)
ReplyDeleteSince I've started using homemade laundry detergent, I find I don't like my clothes smelling like anything but clean. The smell of the commercial stuff use to smell "clean" to me but now I wonder if all that scent is to cover up how dirty it actually is.
ReplyDeleteAs long as they make unscented detergent and softener sheets, I'm a happy camper. I wish manufacturers didn't feel like everything has to be scented. It's difficult for those of use who are sensitive to scented products. Just being near some scents can give me an instant headache. I made the mistake of letting my mom wash some of my clothes when I was home visiting - I couldn't wear them until I'd rewashed them in unscented detergent.
ReplyDeleteI've started using dryer balls to cut down on dryer sheets. The jury's still out on whether that works for a real winter. It was fine for the summer.
Put me in the unscented camp also, especially lotions that I put on my face. I guess I need to try making my own detergent, the money saved would be welcome.
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas sometimes seem so obvious. Whoever decided to coordinate the colors of M&M's for the holidays had a genius moment and then the other candy makers joined the bandwagon and changed the wrappers colors.
See, if you were on an advertising team, you would have had one of those big, "ah-hah" moments.
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If you're lucky enough to find it, Purex has matching soap and fabric softener scents, but my store doesn't always carry the same scent at the same time. I somewhat agree that the added chemicals/perfumes aren't always good for your clothes and machine, but I just don't have enough hours in my day to make/maintain a supply of all-natural soap (I'm lucky to squeeze in time to wash a load every night).
ReplyDeleteI usually buy laundry soap when on sale not really particular about the brand as kids are grown so grass stains etc. have tankfully stopped. I do love Gain fabric softener stays with the clothes even after the dryer. The orginal scent is a nice fresh scent.
ReplyDeleteI agree...love to have my detergent and fabric softener in the same scent. My favorite detergent is Mrs. Meyers clean day, lemon verbena scent. You can also make homemade dryer sheets by using your liquid fabric softener on old wash cloths. Pour 1 to 2 tablespoons on the wash cloth and use the same as a dryer sheet. Rewash the wash cloths periodically and repeat with the fabric softener. You could also cut up an old towel to make the cloths.
ReplyDeleteI haven't used fabric softener for several years now. I use white vinegar that I add to the liquid fabric softener dispenser in the washer. I live in AZ where it is very dry and don't have any problems with static. The white vinegar also helps cut thru the residual suds left in the rinse cycle so clothes come out cleaner. I didn't think it would really work before trying it but I am a believer now! lol
ReplyDeleteI've stopped using fabric softener because of the film it leaves on the clothes, but I do think matching smells would be a great idea.
ReplyDeleteExactly!! That's why I love Tide. They have a "Tide with Downy" combo that comes in my favorite scent: Lavender Vanilla. (I'm sure they don't call it Lavender Vanilla, it's a fancy marketing name) And they have both the Downy fabric softener and the Downy dryer sheets in the same scent. Score! :)
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