Customer Reviews for Downy Unstopables In-Wash Scent Booster Beads, Fresh Scent, 13.4 oz. (85302)
Item # : 2756549
Model # : 87329
Give your clothes an incredible bright vibrant scent with Downy Unstopables In-Wash Laundry Scent Booster Beads
- Formulated with Antioxidant Technology to fight odors
- 6X longer-lasting freshness and odor protection
Price is $13.99
Price per unit $1.04/Oz
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5196 reviews
Most helpful positive review
Posted Jan 31, 2026
Beautiful subtle scent
A light scent that really sticks to the laundry. I use unscented pods and rely on my beads to add a little scent and these do the trick. All of the light beads have the softest hint of a calming scent and I love them. You get a huge bottle for a good price and it’ll last many washes! I also love the lid is the measuring cup.
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Most helpful critical review
Posted Jan 11, 2026
Aggravated
I loved the fresh unstoppables but now they have a perfume fragrance that no one in my home can stand. I don’t understand why you change products, if they're are different scents you want to roll out then do that with new product. I now avoid buying P
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Posted Jan 31, 2026
Beautiful subtle scent
A light scent that really sticks to the laundry. I use unscented pods and rely on my beads to add a little scent and these do the trick. All of the light beads have the softest hint of a calming scent and I love them. You get a huge bottle for a good price and it’ll last many washes! I also love the lid is the measuring cup.
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brookew338_5074
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Posted Jan 30, 2026
Lightly scented laundry booster
Absolutely love using Downey for my family. High quality scent beads with no residual. Beautiful design and high quality packaging for easy use. We absolutely recommend this value size.
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Posted Jan 30, 2026
Quality
This is something I can never be without in my house. I use it for everything: air fresheners, floor cleaner, whatever. Downy is my go-to; I love the scent and the lather. My clothes have never smelled better.
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Posted Jan 26, 2026
Absolute must
These beads are a game-changer! A little goes a long way, especially paired with the detergent and it smells AMAZING! My clothes never have any remaining residue and I have not noticed any issues with buildup in my washing machine.
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Posted Jan 25, 2026
Makes Laundry Smell Amazing
I love adding Downey Light Scent Beads in Ocean Mist to my laundry. It’s simple to just pour in to the bottom of the washing machine. It doesn’t leave a residue, it dissolves and washes away. You can add a small pour or a larger pour depending on how strong you want it. It’s really effective and will make your laundry smell amazing.
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justineb95_4194
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Posted Jan 21, 2026
Downy unstoppable is the best ever!!
Downy unstoppable fresh is usable on every wash. No assembly needed and extremely reliable for a fresh scent! Great product material and safe for all!
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Posted Jan 20, 2026
Best softener ever
I don’t have a picture of my project because I forgot to take a picture but let me tell you this is so so so much my favorite. I love this one so much. I did get a lot of complaints when I gave birth on this because I literally only use this softener. This is the best softener that I have ever used is smell so clean so fresh so calming like it’s just the best thing and ...
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Posted Jan 19, 2026
Amazing
Downy Ocean Mist scent beads add a clean, fresh scent that isn’t overpowering. The ocean-inspired fragrance leaves laundry smelling crisp and long-lasting, even days later. Easy to use and great for towels and everyday loads when you want an extra boost of freshness.
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Posted Jan 19, 2026
Nice Scent, No Mess
The Downy Light Ocean Mist Laundry Scent Boosters are a nice addition to my laundry routine. I like that there is no liquid to messily pour. You don’t need to add very much for it to work on a large load. They were also fun to use! The scent is a little strong but pleasant. I plan to purchase more in the future. I received this product for free in exchange for my honest...
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Posted Jan 18, 2026
Fresh laundry
I’ve always wanted that "fresh laundry" smell to last, but most scent beads are way too strong and give me a headache. These Downy Light beads in Ocean Mist are exactly what I needed.
The scent is very crisp and clean—more like fresh air or a light breeze than a heavy floral perfume. Even though it’s "light," the scent actually sticks. I washed my bedding with it a wee...
The scent is very crisp and clean—more like fresh air or a light breeze than a heavy floral perfume. Even though it’s "light," the scent actually sticks. I washed my bedding with it a wee...
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Posted Jan 16, 2026
Fresh and clean
Wow, this Downy Ocean mist laundry boost is amazing! My clothes feel so fresh and clean. It's affordable and you can find it at your local stores.
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Posted Jan 12, 2026
Amazing
These are my all time favorite scent beads. They smell is fantastic especially paired with gain and the scent last a long time, I use a cap full of scent beads per load maybe less depending on the size of load but it always smells so good!
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Posted Jan 11, 2026
Aggravated
I loved the fresh unstoppables but now they have a perfume fragrance that no one in my home can stand. I don’t understand why you change products, if they're are different scents you want to roll out then do that with new product. I now avoid buying P
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Response from Staples :
I understand your frustration regarding the change in fragrance for the Downy Unstopables Fresh scent. Scent preferences can be very personal, and we appreciate your feedback on this matter.
At Downy, we take product quality and consumer satisfaction very seriously. Our goal is to provide a variety of scents to cater to different preferences, and we continuously strive to improve our products based on consumer feedback.
If the Fresh fragrance is not to your liking, I encourage you to explore our other available scents, such as Lush, Spring, or Mist, which may better suit your preferences.
For any further concerns or to share your feedback directly, please feel free to contact our consumer service team at (800) 688-7638. We value your input and are here to assist you. Thank you for being a loyal consumer of Downy.
January 14, 2026
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Posted Jan 9, 2026
Enjoy great scents and softness for many days
I have been testing multiple Downy The ocean mist and Unstoppables pearls and so far I am very impressed. They smell fantastic, the scent lasts multiple days. I love using it on bedding, especially. They’re very easy to use, you will elevate your laundry experience with any of these scents.
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michelleh1265_2892
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Posted Jan 9, 2026
Must have in my laundry room
Definitely recommend. Leaves clothes smelling so good. Almost like a soft cologne. A little goes a long way way. It’s a definite must have in my laundry room.
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Posted Jan 8, 2026
My absolute favorite from the entire Downy line.
I’m absolutely in love with Downy Light Laundry Scent Booster Beads! I’ve tried the entire collection, and Ocean Mist is by far the freshest, lightest, and most pleasant scent. It’s clean and refreshing, with a soft ocean-breeze feel — not overpowering at all. The fragrance lasts a long time on clothes and makes doing laundry a real pleasure. Definitely my favorite, and...
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Posted Jan 7, 2026
This product makes your clothes smell soooo good!
I love this product! I recently went through a financial time and used an "off" brand
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Posted Jan 5, 2026
Highly exceeded my expectations
This was the first time I’ve tried an in-wash scent booster bead. It highly exceeded my expectations. I used one packet with my bedding and couldn’t believe how good my quilt and sheet smelled and that they smelled so good for several days. It’s better than my laundry has ever smelled. It’s easy to use and put in the washing machine before you put clothes in after. The ...
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michellec1602_4367
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Posted Jan 5, 2026
Works awesome
If you like the smell of fresh clean scents then this is the one. This is my #1 go to bead scent. I've tried meny but this is one is on top. Downey does it again with this product. You won't be disappointed
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Posted Jan 4, 2026
Bad for laundry machines
My husband loves the scent of these and always used them with his laundry. They do smell really good. However, we have had many issues with our laundry machines and the plumber told us these can cause big problems and to stop using it
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