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Lenor Concentrated Fabric Conditioner
by FridaysArePurple
There are lots of different varieties of Lenor fabric conditioners available. The one I am reviewing here is Lenor Summer Breeze. Summer Breeze is the yellow coloured variety of Lenor fabric conditioner. Previously I have tried the Sleep Infusions type and really liked it so when I ran out of that I decided to try a different product ... in the same range to make a change. I decided to get one of the smaller sized bottles which are 750mls and enough for 21 washes, rather than a larger size just in case I didn't like it.
It has an easily removable cap which twists off and doubles up as a measuring cup. It is recommended that you use between 2/3 of a cap to 1 full cap per wash. The liquid is runny like water and nice looking cloudy, pastel yellow colour. You simply add it to the soap draw of you washing machine and that is all there is to it. Using more than 1 cap is not recommended as apparently using liquid fabric conditioner can increase the flammability of clothes if too much is used. It should not be used on flame resistant clothing for this reason, and it is also not recommended for use on garments made from fluffy fabrics such as fleeces, velour, chenille and terry cloth.
The smell of Summer Breeze is really lovely and fresh. Lenor claims that your clothes will smell fresh throughout the day and I can confirm that this is the case. I don't add this fabric conditioner to every wash, but when I take something out the wardrobe I can always tell when it was in a wash where I used it as the clothes smell lovely and it is noticeable. It also makes the room smell nice where you hand the clothes up to dry which is an added bonus.
At present, a small 750ml bottle (21 washes) is available from Tescos for £2, the regular 1.4L bottle (40 washes) is £3.40 and a large 2.9L (85 washes) is £4.00. The largest is obviously the best value for money. Lenor Summer Breeze is a lovely, fresh smelling product and I highly recommend it.
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Comfort Fabric Conditioner Tropical Burst
by ms_123
When it comes to washing clothes, fabric softener is something I could never do without. I tend to stick to either Comfort or Lenor and usually stock up on whatever is on offer. Recently Tesco had an offer on Comfort with 1.5L bottles, enough for 42 washes, selling at just £1.85. Ordinarily this retails at around £3.30, so it represented ... quite a saving! I made the most of this offer and stocked up on a few bottles which will see me through the next few months until the next offer comes around!
Whilst I was growing up my Mum had a preference for Comfort and I remember that it was always the blue coloured liquid. In recent years though, the brand has grown and added many other scents to their range of fabric softeners. I must have tried most of these but one of my favourites is the Tropical Burst variety. I'm sure what draws me to it initially is the bright orange colour, which is reminiscent of a hot summers day and at this time of year, where it is still pretty cold, dull and grey, it does have a mood-lifting effect!
The liquid comes in a transparent bottle topped with a bright orange lid. According to the label on the front this liquid has 100% more longer lasting freshness compared to concentrated Comfort Pure. There are clear instructions at the back of the bottle for how to use the product. For large loads pour a capful of the liquid into the washing machine and for normal loads, half a capful should do. I usually operate my washing machine with a full load, so use an entire capful each time I wash my clothes. The liquid is poured directly into the fabric softener compartment of the washing machine drawer. This fabric softener is also suitable for hand washing, in which case 18ml or around ¼ of a capful should be used. The liquid should always be added either into the correct compartment in the machine drawer or mixed in with the water when hand washing. It should never be applied directly to clothes.
As soon as the bottle is opened the scent of the fabric softener wafts around the room. The smell is what I would describe as sweet and fruity and in my opinion is delightful. Once my washing is done, and as soon as I open the machine door, this scent is the first thing I notice. It's not what I would describe as overpowering, but it is certainly noticeable. The tropical burst Comfort also does an excellent job of softening my clothes - they come out untangled and very soft to the touch. It is particularly noticeable with towels, where on occasion when I have run out of fabric softener or used a 2 in 1 liquid my towels come out stiff and scratchy. With this softener they always come out soft and fluffy with a sweet and delicate scent.
I tend to dry my clothes indoors during the winter months and as they dry on the rack; my flat is filled with the delicate, fruity aroma of the fabric softener, which completely dominates the scent of the Persil washing liquid that I use. Incidentally the Comfort range of fabric softeners have been recommended by Persil (well, they are both manufactured by Unilever, so it should come as no surprise!) Once dry the scent remains for a few days - this is something that I love, particularly on freshly washed bed linen, which I find very comforting. I do tend to have quite sensitive skin and have had some problems in the past with itchy skin when I have changed detergent or fabric softener. I am pleased to report that there is no such problem in this case.
Overall, I am very impressed with this offering from Comfort and cannot find fault with it so it receives the full five stars from me.
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Lenor Sleep Sensations Fabric Conditioner
by alyson29
I always use a fabric conditioner when carrying out my laundry, as whilst I purchase highly fragranced laundry products such as Bold and Ariel, I find that fabric conditioners remove static. I am very fussy when it comes to my purchases, as I will only buy Lenor or Tesco Ambience, as I find the fragrances of other brands to be too weak ... in addition to the fabric conditioner being of a thin consistency. As Lenor is frequently on offer I always bulk buy half a dozen bottles with this review discussing their Sleep Sensations.
The packaging has been considerably updated from the image shown above and is rather appealing to the eye. The 1.4 litre bottle that I have just finished using contains a sufficient amount for approximately forty washes, so with the seven washes I carry out each week it lasts me around six weeks. If you are familiar with the current advertising for Lenor you will be aware that they are marketing the product as "Fresh Sheet Week". As a result, I was eager to discover whether this claim was true, particularly as I've been purchasing their fabric conditioners for many years with the scent on their previous products lingering for only a couple of days.
Sleep Sensations is packaged in a calming lilac colour with the bottle displaying colourful images of spring flowers. In keeping with the packaging and the product name, the fabric conditioner is also lilac and on removing the screw top lid I anticipated that I would witness the aroma of lavender, particularly as I associate its fragrance will sleep and relaxation. However, I could not recognise its aroma and whilst Lenor inform us that the scent is of spring flowers, I must admit to being unable to detect anything specific. I find that sniffing a fabric conditioner straight from the bottle to be a rather overwhelming experience, particularly as the aroma is so strong, but fortunately, the scent weakens during the washing machine cycle or when hand washing.
The fabric conditioner offers a good consistency unlike Lenor, which I used to find too thick and as a result, it frequently clogged my previous washing machine. The liquid is easily poured without resulting in any spillages and can be used for both machine and hand washing. The side of the bottle provides a few images on how much should be used with the inside of the cup being the measuring guide. I find that half a cap, which is 35ml of liquid, is sufficient for my machine washing although I would advise that it's a bit of a guessing game, as the cap does not display any measuring increments. However, due to my many years of experience with carrying out the washing (which is something my husband cannot admit!) it is second nature to me as to how much is required.
On removing my laundry from my machine the scent of the fabric conditioner was evident and unlike its initial aroma when located in the bottle, it was very pleasant with its beautiful floral tones. Whilst I prefer to dry my washing outdoors on the line, the good old British weather will currently not allow, so I have to resort to my tumble dryer, which can create static. However, due to the fact that my laundry has been treated with fabric conditioner, there is no sign of any static on its removal. I find the aroma to be far more subtle when the washing is dry and I love the fact that towels are soft and when scrunched in the hand the aroma of the fabric conditioner wafts up towards my nose.
In relation to Lenor's claim of "Fresh Sheet Week", unfortunately, I cannot agree, as whilst my bedding remains beautifully scented for a couple of nights, the fragrance has totally vanished by the third day. Consequently, the fabric conditioner is exactly the same as it was prior to this claim. Lenor further claim that the product will deliver four times longer freshness to laundry, which is one that is difficult to evidence. However, I always notice its scent when I open my wardrobe, particularly if I have not long placed a recently washed item on to its hanger.
It's the super softness that it offers to my bath towels that I adore, as whilst my husband likes his to be rough and resembling the texture of cardboard, I prefer mine to be soft and smooth on my skin. However, I would advise that the use of fabric conditioners on towels can reduce their absorbency although I cannot speak of any issues. A point I would mention is that fabric conditioners are flammable, so it should not be used on any items that are flame retardant, as it will reduce their flame resistance. I cannot speak of any adverse effects whilst using, such as skin irritation.
Despite Lenor Sleep Sensations not living up to its Fresh Sheet Week claim, it still receives a five star rating from me, as it's a brand I have used time and time again and will continue to use. As previously mentioned, Lenor Sleep Sensations is frequently on offer although at the time of writing I cannot find any supermarkets offering it at a discounted price. I have checked on the Tesco website where it is listed at £3.40 although I would wait until it is reduced and bulk buy.
I hope you found my review useful and thanks for reading.
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