Purex Crystals Review - Lavender Blossom Scent

by Bonnie
(Flint, Michigan)

Bonnie has shared her Purex Complete Crystals Fabric Softener review, of the Lavender Blossom scent.

Bonnie says:

Purex Crystals are a new concept, as far as I am concerned. You put them directly in with your clothes when you wash them.


I have to admit that I really did NOT expect much. My sister gave me a bottle of the Lavender Blossom scent and practically ordered me to try it. I put it in the washer with my sheets and pillow cases, and thought, well, it's probably going to wash all the scent away during the rinse cycle, if not during the wash cycle. It didn't.


When I opened the washer at the end of the rinse cycle I could really smell the lovely lavender scent. So I thought, well, okay, but the scent will probably disappear by the time it's gone through the dryer. Nope. It still smelled, if possible, even nicer when I took it out of the dryer.

It's been a week. I just changed my sheets again and they STILL had that lovely scent. I'm going to try the Tropical Splash scent next.

I just read the ingredient label. When they say the ingredients are "natural" they really mean it!! I think I'm hooked on the Purex Crystals.

I used to use dryer sheets when I used another fabric softener that I used during the rinse cycle. Now I don't need to!!

Taylor says:

Thanks Bonnie for your review.

You are right, this crystal fabric softener is a really unique and new concept, and as far as I know only Purex has this type of product right now.


I can definitely see the advantage of being able to add the product at the same time as your detergent, instead of having to wait for the rinse cycle.

You can read more about Purex softener crystals here, where I've shared how they work.

For full disclosure, please note that I am a Purex Insider, which means I get information about new products directly from Purex, and from time to time get to try out new products even before they come out on the market.

I did not personally get to test these crystals, because Purex does not make them in a scent free formula, which is important for my family because of allergy issues. (***Update - My fears about the scent was apparently correct, because I have now also received several reviews from people who have experienced allergic reactions to these crystals.)

Although I am a Purex Insider, it will not effect my opinions and reviews of the products, nor will it effect the reviews I publish which I receive from readers like you. It just gives me a chance to learn more about these products, to share that information with you here, on this site.

Has anyone else used this fabric softener for their clothing? If so, you can share your Purex softener crystals review here.

In addition, you can share your reviews of traditional liquid fabric softeners here for any brand, telling me what you like, or don't like, about them and why.

How Do You Use Purex Fabric Softener Crystals In An HE Machine?

by SR101 Reader

I received this question from a reader about how to use Purex fabric softener crystals.

Question Asked:

Do I still need to select the fabric softener on my HE washer when I use the Purex crystals?

Taylor's Answer:

Thanks for your question. I am not quite sure I understand it, but I think I do. Are you asking if you need to add the crystals to the fabric softener dispenser of your HE machine, like you would need to do if you were using a traditional liquid fabric softener?

The answer is no. The fabric softener crystals are HE compatible, so you can use them in your machine, but they work in a different way than oil based softeners, which must be added during the rinse cycle. That is why in all HE machines fabric softeners must be added to the dispenser, do they can be released at the correct time in the cycle.

The Purex crystals, on the other hand, are added at the same time you add the clothes, and should be put directly in the drum of the washing machine, whether you have an HE machine or a top loader.

You can learn even more about Purex softener crystals here, along with reviews from readers that have already been submitted. I also invite even more readers to share their reviews of this new product here.

I have answered this question as part of my site where I answer your laundry questions. You can ask me your laundry questions here, or read other questions I've already answered.

Purex Crystals Softener Work Great In My HE Washing Machine

by Susan
(VA)

Susan, in response to the question from another reader above about how to use the Purex crystals in an HE washing machine, provided this additional information.

Susan says:

I have an HE washer and I add the crystals to the inside of the drum before I put my clothes in. They work just fine that way and my clothes come out smelling wonderful, and they're soft. And that's even when I do an extra rinse.

I only dry towels, sheets, socks, panties and stuff like that in my dryer and hang the rest of my clothes to dry, and it's nice they have that lavender smell to them.

While they're hanging to dry in my laundry room, the lavender smell sometimes drifts out to my kitchen!

All in all a great product! I wish I could put the crystals in little sachet bags and use them to perfume drawers, lol.

Taylor says:

Thanks Susan for sharing your experience with how this product works in a high efficiency machine. This is a constant question I get for all types of laundry supplies, since there are some significant differences in the way HE and top loading machines work.

Purex Complete Crystals Review - Fresh Spring Waters Scent

by Laura

Laura has shared her Purex Complete Crystals fabric softener review.

Laura says:

I bought the new Purex crystals. I LOVE them!! They smell amazing.

I prefer the Fresh Spring Waters to the Lavender Blossom scent. I have not seen the Tropical Splash in the stores that I shop at.

I wasn't too impressed with the size of the bottles though. I haven't been able to find any in a large bottle.

There are currently six of us that require laundry. A bottle does not seem to last very long, but I also used a full cap size.

I have noticed that since I began using the crystals compared to the liquid fabric softener I have not had any clothing stained from the fabric softener.

I am very happy with the smell that they omit throughout my house as the clothes are drying. Which with three small kids, a dog, and the fact that my husband and I both smoke - it's a godsend.

I also get compliments from people and patients at my work. I will buy it again, and have recommended it to friends and family alike.

I have also joined Purex's fanclub on Facebook and have written many wall posts about being in love with my laundry soap!

I have now switched from Gain fabric softener to Purex crystals for good.

Taylor says:

Thanks for sharing your review Laura.

As you can see I've already gotten quite a number of reviews and experiences with the product, but I'm always looking for more.

Has anyone else used these crystals in their wash? If so, please share your Purex softener crystals review here, to tell me what you think of this product, and why.

In addition, you can share your traditional fabric softener review here, for any brand, to tell me what you think about it and why.

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