Purex 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets Review

"Oh Shoot!" (or insert other words), I forgot the fabric softener!! How many times has that happened to you? It happens to me all the time, I don't know why I can't seem to remember.

Recently, I was able to try New Purex 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets which I had heard of but didn't actually know what they did. Purex 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets make doing your laundry simple. Everything is in one little sheet: concentrated detergent, softener and anti-static.

Just toss the laundry sheet in the washer (either standard or high-efficiency) and the blue portion of the sheet releases during the wash cycle.

Next, just transfer, the clothes and the laundry sheet to the dryer. The color stripe is heat activated so when the dryer heats up it softens the clothes and removes static. Wow!!

I tried these and I LOVED the way they smelled and definitely will be purchasing again in the future. They are available at Mass, Grocery and Drug retailers nationwide. The suggested retail price of a 20 sheet Starter Kit (which includes a dispenser) and the 24 sheet Refill Pack is between $5.99-$7.49.

If you would like to try Purex 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets, here's a printable coupon!

UPDATE 08/05/09: I just wanted to let everyone know that after using this product for several months, I am now noticing spots on some dark clothing items. At first I thought they were just spots I missed, but when they started appearing in weird spots, I knew it must be what everyone has been commenting about. This did not happen when I first tried them, but I will definitely be letting Purex know!

Response from Purex:

Spotting

If I have spots from using, what happened?

Similar to other softeners like liquid fabric softeners or dryer sheets, spotting can occur when the fabric softener ingredients are unevenly distributed on fabric. Spotting is usually temporary, especially if the spots are treated properly.

It should be noted that with certain fabric materials, including polyesters or other synthetic materials, spotting is more likely to occur. These fabric materials tend to attract more of the fabric softener ingredients than natural fibers - like cotton.

We recommend the following to reduce spotting:

• Always check your garment care tag for any special requirements related to fabric softener use.
• Do not over fill your dryer with laundry.
• Use medium heat rather than high heat settings.
• Use the auto dry setting vs. timed dry.

• Using auto dry will also save energy and ensure your laundry is not over dried.

• In some situations, large laundry items, like bed sheets, can create an environment prone to spotting since large laundry can rap around the laundry sheet trapping it from moving freely in the dryer.

How do I remove spots?

If spotting occurs, rub with a mild bar soap, rinse and rewash with warm water.

How do I get the most out of the softening benefit in the dryer with a Laundry Sheet?

The load size and dryer setting have an impact on the unique dryer stripe. We recommend using Purex Complete 3 in 1 Laundry Sheets with larger loads and at the medium heat temperature setting vs high heat. We also recommend using on the auto dry, instead of timed dry, dryer setting.