Gain Fireworks In-Wash Scent Booster Beads: Add a Burst of Freshness to Your Laundry

Trayc: Loved

United States on Dec 09, 2023

Elaine Elder: They have simplified the lid for ease of use.

United States on Dec 06, 2023

Shannon S.: Love the smell. Wish Walmart would sell it again.

United States on Nov 10, 2023

Jen: I use these for my sheets and towels and they make my whole linen closet smell fantastic!

United States on Sep 27, 2023

Natalia P.: We have tried many different flavors of the "smelly balls" as we call them, this has been our favorite from any brand so far!

Canada on Aug 22, 2023

Jennifer Shelton: We love Gain Island Fresh! Keeps our towels and clothes smelling fresher for longer.

United States on Jul 29, 2023

Alexandre Lessard: Ça sent le ciel !

Canada on Aug 23, 2022

SuperE: Because I have a "sensitive nose", I don't tend to like scented laundry detergents. Unfortunately, when it comes to detergent the intensity of the scent is linked to how much detergent you use and that's often not something you can adjust without affecting the wash quality.

So these in-wash scent beads offer a much easier way to do it: you just add however much you want/need.

Whether you like the fragrance or not is going to be a personal preference, but I do find that some scents work better for towels and sheets, while others are amazing for everyday clothing.

A little goes a long way and I often use only a small amount for most regular loads (a teaspoon or a little more) although for much larger loads or for blankets or things I'll be putting into storage, I will use a little more.

The ingredients in this product are literally just perfume, coloring, and a fragrance disperser. Even for my "sensitive nose", I'm no bothered by the subtle scents.

I didn't think I'd keep using a product like this, but both my wife and I love it so we'll keep using it!

Canada on Mar 24, 2020

Sports, Tools & TechSports, Tools & Tech: Background: I avoid scented laundry detergent as I've had bad reactions to some of them in the past. The downside to this - especially with gym gear - is it tends to get a bit musty with any kind of use.

I'd heard people rave about Gain scent boosters but was leery at first as I'd tried other brands in past and found the scent overpowering.

TL;DR: these are GREAT!
I used 1/3 of a cap in a medium load of laundry, starting with undershirts, socks, underwear, with my usual Kirkland unscented laundry detergent.

Result: clothes came out smelling pleasant, and the scent wasn't overpowering. A week later, the sock & underwear drawer still smells great and in no way "eye-watering." I will likely try half to 2/3 of a cap next time for a bit more of a boost.

I've tried several scent options in both the Gain and Downy variants and they're all excellent - just pick a scent you prefer. On that note, the package design is clever: there's a tiny vent hole in the top of the cap and instructions to "squeeze and sniff" - you can find one on a store shelf and just give the bottle squeeze to see if you like it before buying.

Value for money is great. Using...

Canada on Mar 07, 2020

Jason R.: I like the scent of this variety better than some others, I'm not sure it has completely grown on me yet. I would describe it as fruity with a background of coconut - it's a bit reminiscent of a pina colada. Unlike some scent boosters, while it definitely lends a very noticeable scent it is not overpowering like some other varieties can be. I think most people would like it, than not, but the fruitiness might be polarizing across a family.

Just like all of these scent "boosters", it's easy to use, just throw it in the drum when doing a wash and that's the end of it. But I use these scent boosters for all sorts of non-laundry related things, they're good for deodorizing all sorts of things by just leaving a bit of it in a small cup around the house or my favourite use is to sprinkle it around the interior perimeter of the detached garage to keep it from smelling musty. One bottle goes a hugely long way.

Canada on Feb 27, 2020