Downy Wrinkle Releaser-I Find It A Pressing Problem
Written: Jun 06 '04
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Product Rating:
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Pros: Great concept. Theoretically easier than ironing.
Cons: Doesn't work that well in my opinion.
The Bottom Line: I find the Downy Wrinkle Releaser to be a barely adequate product, and recommend with strong reservations. Try it if you like, but don't have high expectations!
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| Suzer's Full Review: Downy Wrinkle Releaser All Scents |
Sorry about the pun guys! Well, not really. I love crummy puns. Anyway, I couldn't resist purchasing this product when I saw it at the store. I hate ironing (and yes, I am lazy). Getting out the ironing board, setting it up, grabbing the iron, plugging it in, waiting for it to heat up, making sure there aren't any cats or dogs in the way, blah blah blah. Simply exhausting. I think I'm in the market for a house-husband.
Packaging:
I purchased the 16.9 ounce size. It comes in a nice white plastic pump dispenser. Downy is scrawled in blue lettering, and it states proudly in pink that it "smoothes away wrinkles". Perhaps I should try to remove my wrinkles with it. Actually I don't have many at all so far.
Directions:
The container has directions on the back, that not only spell out their directions verbally, but also show you a photo in the event you can't read. They advise you to hold the product 8 inches from the victim, I mean the article of clothing. Spray in a sweeping motion until it is slightly damp. Secondly you should tug at the article of clothing and smoothe away the wrinkles. Next, yawn, you hang it to dry. Now they add (to cover their butts in my opinion) to add more spray for heavy fabrics, and if heavily wrinkled whip out the iron.
They add:*Most shirts, dresses and some pants are best treated when hanging. Stretchy fabrics (like sweaters), small items (like children's clothes and shorts) and long pants get better results when you treat them on a flat surface.
My additional instructions are to follow the instructions in my first paragraph of this review. Yes, get out the ironing board, iron, plug it in, etc.
My experience:
I have used this product a handful of times. I do this only because I paid for the product, and I don't feel like wasting my money. By the time you have thoroughly sprayed the product, smoothed out every last wrinkle, or attempted to do so, hang it to dry, you could have ironed it and had much better results. As a matter of fact, the majority of times after going through the *&^%&^$&^% spraying, smoothing, tugging, hanging, I end up ironing, and I find that totally self-defeating.
Ingredients found via research on the web:
Chemical CAS
Ethanol/SD Alcohol
Fragrance(s)/perfume(s)
Polymer(s) (unspecified)
Water
Quality control agent
Ingredients noted on packaging:
Fiber relaxers, water, quality control agent, perfume
Warning from product label:
Use only as intended. Keep out of reach of children. Do not spray directly towards face. If eye contact occurs, rinse well with water.
First Aid: FIRST AID
EYE: Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes.
SKIN: Flush with large amounts of water; use soap if available.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. Get medical attention if irritation persists.
INGESTION: Drink large amounts of water. Get medical attention if problem develops.
Store in cool, dry, well ventilated area.
Other Precautions for Storage/Handling: None Required.
http://householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov
Final thoughts:
Others seem to be more satisfied with this product than I am, stating that results are equal to that of a dry cleaner, etc. I find it an adequate product to use if you are really opposed to ironing, you are travelling, to try first before ironing, or spraying to augment your benefits when ironing. I am giving the product 3 stars, and I think that is very generous. It isn't horrible, it isn't great. It is okay. Proctor and Gamble usually does better than this.
Thanks for reading!
Suz
Recommended:
Yes
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