Do you like the smell of fresh laundry?

[Anonymous]

Tide used to make a lemon detergent that was wonderful. But I can't find it now.

Mrs. Meyers has incredible smelling detergents. I stopped using them because I thought my kid might be allergic (but I think he's actually allergic to something else). Now I use scentless Arm & Hammer detergent. Seems to get the clothes clean and A & H is often on sale for around $2. I also use much less than prescribed. My friend's dad is a chemist and she told me ages ago that you only need a fraction of what detergent bottles say to get cleaning power. But then you maybe don't get the good scent.
I had a college boyfriend who smelled deliciously of detergent. Definitely a smart way to get chicks.

One thing I don't like is dryer sheets. That's just coating your stuff with chemicals.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Smells repulsive. I also hate the smell of your kids when they are over. Overpowering. Learn some subtlety. Yes, it is a class issue.

I agree that it is classless to be repelled by the smell of clean laundry on children.

It's not "classless." That would imply that one is disinterested. It is low class. The PP you responded to is hateful. I associate hatefulness with the worst kind of trash.

Ha ha, right. It's hateful to be repelled by the smell of your children's laundry.

Oh brother. The smell of your kids' clothes is overpowering. It's nasty. Sorry.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Smells repulsive. I also hate the smell of your kids when they are over. Overpowering. Learn some subtlety. Yes, it is a class issue.

Clean kids wearing clean clothes is now classless. Got it.

No, wearing clothes that have an overpowering smell is. Same with perfume, or haven't you heard the news. I don't know why my entire house should smell like your laundry detergent just because your kids come over. It's a bit much.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:And, yes, it is a class issue. Heavy, cheap smells are like sugar and salt. Used in large quantities by some.

+1 This sums it up perfectly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is so ridiculous. I'm the pp who loves the smell of those gain balls that you add to the washer. SAHM. Two kids in private school. $1m home.

Speaking of smells, DS mentioned the other day that he notices how other kids and homes smell. Some are stronger, some he barely notices. Some are gross but he doesn't say anything so not to hurt a friend's feelings. He also mentioned that he hates the smell of our sitter's car. She's not American so I'm assuming it's just that he's not used to it.

Money is not the kind of class we're talking about.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:And, yes, it is a class issue. Heavy, cheap smells are like sugar and salt. Used in large quantities by some.

We have come full circle. What were once signs of wealth accompanied by presumed class is now low class.

Uh, air freshener was always low class. It was used to cover gross smells like public bathrooms in truck stops. That they ever became signs of wealth is debatable. More like they came along for the ride with some people who managed to get rich, and the others who were also nouveau riche said to themselves, "If they're doing it, I guess we're supposed to, too." The air freshener industry is laughing all the way to the bank.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:And, yes, it is a class issue. Heavy, cheap smells are like sugar and salt. Used in large quantities by some.

Odd example, given than sugar and salt are used in the largest quantities by professional chefs.

In any case, I love the smell of sunshine-dried laundry fresh off the line. Sadly, we live in an apartment now and don't have a clothes line, so no warm, sweet-smelling towels for us. We use the free & clear detergents to prevent skin irritation, so my clean clothes just smell like clothes, and it's not that great. I do love the drying running, though. Such a soothing sound--it totally lulls me to sleep.

Maybe at Dairy Queen but I think they're technically called cooks, not chefs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Smells repulsive. I also hate the smell of your kids when they are over. Overpowering. Learn some subtlety. Yes, it is a class issue.

Clean kids wearing clean clothes is now classless. Got it.

No, wearing clothes that have an overpowering smell is. Same with perfume, or haven't you heard the news. I don't know why my entire house should smell like your laundry detergent just because your kids come over. It's a bit much.

My house smells like bitch when you come over. You don't see me complaining!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Smells repulsive. I also hate the smell of your kids when they are over. Overpowering. Learn some subtlety. Yes, it is a class issue.

Clean kids wearing clean clothes is now classless. Got it.

No, wearing clothes that have an overpowering smell is. Same with perfume, or haven't you heard the news. I don't know why my entire house should smell like your laundry detergent just because your kids come over. It's a bit much.

My house smells like bitch when you come over. You don't see me complaining!

Klassy comment, PP.