I was sent this Bounce Fabric Softener Bar to review. "Yay," I thought. As a blogger and mom, I love to try new products. However, when I saw that this product was meant to glue itself to the inside of my dryer, I'd be lying if I didn't say I had second and third thoughts.
In
trepidation, I attached the bar to the inside of my $2000 HE dryer. The
bar itself? Left chalky stains on my darks and didn't smell great like
regular Bounce sheets. It left towels feeling waxy. My husband HATED it.
Worst though is the softener bar only lasted a week or two before if
detached and made a mess.
Finally, I am stuck with an applicator glued
to the inside of my expensive machine that I am afraid to take off
because it is so tightly adhered that it feels like it will take the
painted enamel with it. Grrr...not cool. It sits empty and snags clothes
instead.
I am now cautious to ever, EVER try a new P&G product
again. Clearly, enough testing was not done. If this does permanent
damage to my dryer?
Believe you me, EVERYONE and their dog will hear
about it on my blog. For now, please beware and use only as last resort.
Best,
Scout/Heather Murphy-Raines
Update: Sorry, but still PO-ed. Ugh hate #Bounce Fabric Softener bar...I was finally able to remove applicator after months of snagging my clothes and fear of breaking the ceramic on my $1000 dryer.
Now what? Guess I will be scraping the dryer for the next hour or so. Kinda defeats convenience of a bar, dontcha think?
Update: Sorry, but still PO-ed. Ugh hate #Bounce Fabric Softener bar...I was finally able to remove applicator after months of snagging my clothes and fear of breaking the ceramic on my $1000 dryer.
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| Ta-da! Stinks like monkey poo, doesn't it?! |
Now what? Guess I will be scraping the dryer for the next hour or so. Kinda defeats convenience of a bar, dontcha think?
Sorry to hear that. We've been using one for over a year now with no problems. Stinks that yours was such a bad experience!
ReplyDeleteAwww well! Just my luck. :)
DeleteI also haven't had any problems but I have heard other complaints about the waxy residue. I use the Bounce Free version. I wonder if that makes a difference...
ReplyDeleteHmmm maybe that's it. This product seems to be a love it or hate it thing so maybe it depends on the variety.
DeleteI didn't have a problem with it leaving a mess on my clothes but I did notice the waxy feeling and have gone back to liquid fabric softner
ReplyDeleteI hear you on the wax! yuck!
DeleteThe SAME THING happened to me, but not until after I had written a review saying how much I liked it. Figures. I was actually able to remove the holder afterwards, though - it didn't hold up very well in this Miami heat.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I liked it at first too...before I did towels, and it made a mess on darks, and didn't smell fresh after a few loads, and finally wouldn't come out. Eeek! I have now learned to wait a couple weeks before reviewing if I can.
DeleteYou could always try a product called Goo-Gone to remove the sticky stuff.
ReplyDeleteThanks Chriss! I will try that!
DeleteUm, I love it!! Sorry it sucked for you!!
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