Fabric Softener Dispenser Ball, -3 pk

I’ve always liked the Downy Ball because it’s one of those simple products that does exactly what it’s supposed to do. I just fill it with the amount of fabric softener I want, close it, toss it into the washer, and let it do its job. There’s no need to wait around for the rinse cycle to add the softener manually. It’s especially useful if you have a washing machine that doesn’t have a built-in fabric softener dispenser. The ball releases the softener during the rinse cycle, and I’ve had good results with my clothes coming out soft and smelling fresh. It’s also reusable, easy to rinse out, and doesn’t take up much space in the laundry room. There really isn’t much to it, but that’s part of what makes it so convenient. Overall, the Downy Ball is inexpensive, easy to use, and reliable. Sometimes the older, simple solutions still work perfectly, and this is definitely one of them.

I love the Downy Ball Dispenser. Had one for many years and it finally wore out and I never found them at any of the local stores. Leave it up to Amazon to have what you need! They last a long time, and work very well in the washing machine. You load up at the beginning of the wash and it does the rest for you. Easy to use, don't hear it in banging in the machine, and no reside to clean up like with one on the machine itself.

Love the Downy balls for my softener. Makes my clothes and towels smell wonderful and stay soft when hung on the line. Work great

I bought three Downy Balls from a seller, and they arrived just as expected. I use a portable washer with a 2‑cubic‑foot tub, and I don’t use fabric softener, only vinegar. The problem was that the balls wouldn’t pop open with vinegar during the rinse cycle. I was tired of having to manually time loads or start a separate rinse cycle just for vinegar. Using the detergent compartment wasn’t an option, since vinegar isn’t dense enough and just runs straight through. And because I wash with ¼ cup liquid soap plus 2 tablespoons of baking soda, I don’t want vinegar mixing with the baking soda, they cancel each other out. So, I tried a DIY fix: I took 600‑grit sandpaper and lightly sanded the lip of one ball. At first, I went around it four times, no change. I did four more passes, and that worked perfectly. The ball stayed sealed during the wash cycle, then popped open every time during the rinse. After about 20 loads, I stopped checking constantly. I just timed it so I could confirm right after the wash cycle that it was still sealed, then watched through the three‑minute rinse cycle to see it release. It’s been flawless. Now I only check once a week, usually on Sunday, and it’s still working like a charm. I even tested one of the other balls that I didn’t sand, and it still refuses to open, proving the sanding tweak made the difference.

I have been using Downy balls since college when I believe a free one got sent to my parents and I stole it and have been obsessed with it ever since. I had the last one for 5+ years and I have no idea what happened to it, did I leave it at the laundry room, did someone take it, did I misplace it, we may never know. After not using this for ONE LAUNDRY CYCLE and suffering the consequences of stiff clothing, I came to Amazon to order a new ball. Oh wait, one ball is $9.99 and 3 balls are $14.99? Okay then, guess we are getting three! Because of getting 3, I gifted my partner one too. The best thing about the ball is consistency. Even if I don't use Downy (which I usually use Mrs Myers), the ball is still a gamechanger, esp if its a top loader washer. You can toss the ball into the washer once you load detergent and not have to worry about running back down there or anything else really. Once the wash cycle is complete, its always I mean CONSISTENTLY ALWAYS drained out of the ball, sometimes some water may remain in it, of which I dump out. I am obsessed with this tool and it is one of very few tools I have that the second I misplace it, I have to buy another. HENCE THIS REVIEW!!!

My favorite laundry gadget for years glad I could buy more than one and they are useful for Both fabric softener and downy rinse I use of for each my clothes come out clean and fresh smelling and soft every load

This Downy Ball Automatic Dosing Dispenser was a decent idea in theory, but the execution didn't quite live up to what I was hoping for in daily use. The concept is simple enough, you fill it with fabric softener, toss it in with your laundry, and it's supposed to release automatically once the wash cycle hits the rinse phase, but in practice it didn't always work the way it was supposed to. More than a few times I'd open the washer expecting the ball to be empty, only to find it still full or partially full, meaning the fabric softener never actually made it into the load. Other times it seemed to release too early, before the rinse cycle even started, which somewhat defeats the purpose of using it in the first place. It's a bit frustrating because when it does work correctly, it's genuinely convenient, no more measuring out liquid softener or trying to time when to add it manually. But the inconsistency really undercuts that convenience, since you can't fully trust it to do its job every single time. I also noticed that different wash cycles and settings seemed to affect how reliably it opened, so results varied depending on what I was washing and how. Cleaning it out is simple enough, and it doesn't seem to degrade or wear out quickly, so build quality isn't really the issue here, it's purely the release mechanism that's hit or miss. If it worked consistently, this would easily be a 4 or 5 star product given how useful the concept is, but the unreliable dosing knocks it down for me. Might work better for some people depending on their washing machine type, but for my setup, it was inconsistent enough that I wouldn't rely on it for every load.

Products great too bad they delivered it to the wrong address. They delivered it to 4595 instead of 4585. Good thing I have good neighbors and she brought it to me.

Cette boule pour adoucissant est une véritable trouvaille ! Mon linge sortait de la machine à laver sans odeur malgré l'adoucissant ajouté. Hop, me voilà sur internet pour trouver une solution et je tombe sur une discussion concernant cette boule downy sur un forum étranger ! Oh joie et bonheur , elle est sur Amazon! Le résultat est génial: vous mettez la quantité d'adoucissant choisi ( vous pouvez choisir la dose voulue, il y a des graduations) dans la boule, vous la fermez en tirant sur la boucle, et la boule s'ouvre lors de l'essorage du linge avec la force centrifuge. Mon linge sent bon, et tout doux! Je n'en ai jamais vu en magasin en France et c'est bien dommage !!!

Todo correcto funciona bien i deja la ropa bien,enpojoza al aplicarlo downy Automatic.

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It functions perfectly and as described. I don't know for long the mechanism will work, but for now, this little mech device solves all my issues. 10/10

I do not have an automatic laundry soap or fabric softener dispenser in my washing machine. This Downey ball lets me add fabric softener at the beginning of the wash cycle. It’s a time saver!! Works like a charm.