Reliable, Though Smells Synthetic

Renoa Deodorizing Beads Sports

Brand: Renoa/P&G Japan

Price: 600 yen

Place of purchase: Create

Rating:

These beads are incredibly easy to use and don’t need to know where to put them in any washing machine. They’re also quite potent, as a handful of these sprinkled on top of the clothes in the machine can really freshen up the clothes. One pack of these can last a while depending on the amount of laundry you do, but for a single person doing laundry once a week, it can last two to three months. Since it has a stronger smell, it can probably be stretched further if desired. These beads are sold in either plastic bottles that allow you to measure the amount of beads or a refill pack for the bottle.

The main negative about this product is actually its main feature: its smell. There are other types out there but, focusing solely on the blue sports type, this fake North American stick deodorant scent can be overwhelming. I’ve known a handful of people who never buy these beads simply because it smells too strong. Granted, it can be somewhat controlled by varying the amount put into a load. Another negative is that sometimes it doesn’t dissolve in the wash completely. Usually, this happens if there are too many beads put into a load, so there is a bit of trial and error to figure out the perfect amount of this product to use.