Quick Answer : Are Unstopables bad for your washing machine? November 11, 2021 0 Yes, it is completely safe to use our fabric enhancer and scent boosters (Downy Unstopables, Gain Fireworks, Bounce Bursts and Dreft Blissfuls) in HE washing machines. They are designed for use in both regular and high-efficiency washers.
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What Are Downy Unstopables?
What are the chemicals that are allowed under the fragrance umbrella?
Can you use Downy Unstopables on baby clothes?
Is Downy Unstopables hair dye?
Does Downy Unstopables have ethylene oxide?
Can Downy Unstopables be used with detergent?
Can you put Downy scent boosters in a wax warmer?
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What's True. Procter & Gamble (the maker of Downy brand products) does not recommend using Downy Unstopables (or any other product) in a manner inconsistent with the directions on its label.
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Why Use Unstopables?
For some reason every time I watch this commercial, all I can think is WHY? My mind curls up with the question: Why would anyone spend $6 to pour chemical fragrances into their washer and HOPE that it will stay in their clothes for up to 12 weeks? (AND, what the heck does “shimmer” smell like???)
Why is dispersant rated D?
The Environmental Working Group (EWG.org) gives dispersants a big fat “D” rating for a few reasons, including the fact that by only listing “dispersant” we don’t have enough information to know if it contains toxins or not.
Do dispersants cause cancer?
What we do know that dispersants often contain impurities like nitrosamines. These little impurities, according to Prop 65 of California, the National Toxicology Program, the EPA, and the EWG’s own Toxicology Program are known to cause cancer in humans.
Do companies have to disclose their safety?
There is no U.S. law requiring disclosure and it is left up to the companies themselves to provide “voluntary consumer safety standards.” Basically, if the company doesn’t feel there is a significant danger, they don’t have to warn you that there might be. (1)
Does dye cause cancer?
Like it’s other companion ingredients, dye is a family of unknown chemicals which can contain cancer-causing contaminants. Thus, the dye can increase your risk to die! (3) With many sizes, scents and brands, laundry scent boosters like Unstopables fill store shelves.
What Are Downy Unstopables?
Downy Unstopables are “scent booster” beads that you put in your laundry to make your clothing smell stronger and last longer compared to using detergent and fabric softener alone.
What are the chemicals that are allowed under the fragrance umbrella?
Among the toxic chemicals that are allowed under the “fragrance” umbrella are phthalates, which are endocrine disruptors and can cause infertility, as well as styrene and naphthalene, which are carcinogens.
Can you use Downy Unstopables on baby clothes?
Babies’ little developing bodies are more vulnerable to toxic substances than adults’ are, so we can’t recommend using Downy Unstopables on baby clothes. For the little ones, we recommend just skipping the scent boosters and using non-toxic detergents like Dropps Baby Detergent (unscented) or Attitude Baby Detergent (which comes in Soothing Chamomile, Sweet Lullaby, Pear Nectar, and Fragrance-Free) instead. Your baby’s skin smells amazing as it is anyway.
Is Downy Unstopables hair dye?
Most of the Downy Unstopables scents contain colorants from the “Acid Red” family, which have been found to be potentially problematic when used in hair dye. We could really use some more information and transparency in this area!
Does Downy Unstopables have ethylene oxide?
That means that even if the PEG in your Downy Unstopables does not contain ethylene oxide or 1,4-dioxane, it can still decrease your body’s ability to protect you from other toxins in your home, personal care products, and environment.
Can Downy Unstopables be used with detergent?
Downy Unstopables aren’t soap and they’re not meant to replace your detergent and/or fabric softener. They’re supposed to be used WITH your detergent. They’re only meant to add smells, not to clean anything.
Can you put Downy scent boosters in a wax warmer?
These should NOT be confused with Downy Unstoppable laundry scent boosters. You should NOT put Downy scent boosters in a wax warmer.
