Downy RINSE & REFRESH Laundry Odor Remover and Fabric Softener, Cool Cotton, 48 fl oz, Safe on ALL Fabrics, Gentle on Skin, HE Compatible

I absolutely love this product! The Cool Cotton scent leaves my clothes smelling incredibly fresh and clean after every wash, without being overpowering. It really makes a difference in removing odors and gives laundry that crisp, just-washed feeling that lasts for days. Another thing I appreciate is that it’s gentle on all fabrics—I’ve used it on towels, bedding, and even my kids’ clothes without any issues. It works perfectly alongside detergent and leaves everything soft to the touch. The 48 fl oz size lasts a good amount of time, even with frequent use, and I feel like it’s worth every penny for the freshness and softness it delivers. If you want your laundry to smell amazing, feel softer, and stay fresh longer, I highly recommend Downy Rinse & Refresh. It’s now a staple in my laundry routine!

If your family is anything like mine—I'm constantly washing gear from two boys who play soccer, basketball, and parkour—you know the struggle of clothes coming out of the wash and still not smelling quite clean. That’s the lingering odor and detergent residue trapped in the fibers. I've tried everything, but Downy Rinse & Refresh (Cool Cotton) is the first product that has been a total game-changer. This isn't a fabric softener or a cover-up; it's a powerful residue remover with 3× odor power. It genuinely breaks down the set-in stink and soap film that builds up, especially in athletic wear and towels. By ensuring no harsh residue is left behind, it also provides a measure of skin protection and noticeable skin comfort, making clothes feel truly soft and non-irritating. The clothes actually smell fresh—not just perfumed. The Cool Cotton scent is subtle, clean, and not overwhelming. If you have an active family, this is the laundry solution you’ve been searching for. Highly, highly recommend!

This stuff really does work. I line dry a lot of cotton clothes. In high humidity, the slow dry time can result in musty mildew odors over time. This Downy Rinse was the only thing that really worked. Scent beads just made things smell like mildew AND flowers mixed. Marketing hype says this stuff is pH engineered to strip-out excess soap residue and really clean-out the odor causing elements. But I believe the hype. It works. And I really like this particular scent. I put it in the fabric softener spot in the washer. We've had no issues with skin sensitivity. Good price performance. Little goes a long way.

4.15.23~ This was an impulse buy to get P&G rebate. Not really a downy fan (gasp I know). Used to be but now use baking soda bc skin allergies. However use Lysol Laundry Sanitizer so thought this may be an alternative to try. Cool Cotton Scent is Soft. No heavy perfume in bottle or clothes. Just smells clean. So here's the thing~ There are no words or proper description to describe what this does. I know it saaaays it removes residue & odor but not like anything I've ever used. My clothes feel Squeaky Clean. Like your face after exfoliating. Can feeeeel the difference coming out of the washer. Clothes dry quicker. Like 20%. That last bit of damp that usually holds on? Gone. Still wrinkles on full dry, like if you don't use Downy or Baking soda softener. It's a life altering product. Especially for Humid living, Sweaty working people. So why 4 Stars? The Dose. There is No Info anywhere on bottle saying how much to Use. The cap is maybe 2 Tablespoons but for what size load? Is this like a pod situation that you start with 2 and increase to soil & fill level? We may never know. The bottle doesn't even say How many Loads to Expect. C'mon P&G, you're better than this right? To get "Squeaky Clean" Clothes, Towels, Linens, even sneakers, Used almost half a bottle for Spring Cleaning wash at Laundromat. The Front loader is what my place calls "Super". Equivalent to (2) Top Load washes. **How Much I used** Like I said Spring Cleaning and it was my 1st time using the 'Rinse & Refresh'. One Load~ Set of Queen Sheets & Full load of very gross, dried in, sweaty clothes. Used Gain concentrate cap as measure (the one in the Eco Box like Wine). 2Caps per Load. Half cap added to liquid detergent in Pre And Regular Wash Full Cap in Fabric Softener space. That 3x's depleted bottle to just over half. As this is a Residue Remover, only going to use Now & Again. Will stay with My Beloved Lysol Laundry for Weekly Wash. Downy Rinse & Refresh will get pulled out For Deep Clean every couple months. Would I use it more often with directions or if it was 6 bucks like Lysol vs 12? Yes. All I needed to wash was Detergent & Downy. Usually must layer baking soda in dry clothes & vinegar in liquid soap. Neither of these Ever Ever got my clothes this Ridiculously Immaculate.

The Downy Rinse & Refresh Laundry Odor Remover and Fabric Softener (Cool Cotton) is now a non-negotiable part of my laundry recipe. I use it right after detergent — before the final rinse (put it in the fabric softener tray) — and it completely eliminates any lingering odors while leaving clothes soft, fresh, and impossibly clean-smelling. In my full “best-smelling laundry” routine: Detergent: Tide Hygienic Clean or Persil Intense Fresh. Odor Neutralizer: Downy Rinse & Refresh (Cool Cotton) — this step transforms the load. Softener or Beads (optional): Downy Infusions Calm or Unstopables Light. Dryer Finish: Wool dryer balls misted with diluted Downy spray. The Cool Cotton scent is crisp, not overly sweet, and lingers for days without being heavy. It even revives workout gear and towels that normal detergent can’t fix. ✅ Actually removes odor, not just masks it ✅ Leaves fabrics soft and residue-free ✅ Fresh scent lasts long after drying Overall: A total game-changer — the secret ingredient to laundry that smells professionally cleaned.