Bounce Fabric Softener Sheets, Free of Dyes and Perfumes, 120-Count Boxes (Pack of 3)

I have been using Bounce Free for years and have never noticed any kind of odd smell. I have used these dryer sheets through three moves and three different kinds of dryers: (1) regular front loader, (2) stacked unit, and (3) ultra capacity dryer, and I have been pleased with the results each time.

They must have worked on their product,since the last reviews. I am very happy and pleased with Bounce Free and the scent- well, lack of scent and softness.

We found out that our daughter had very sensitive skin, and it turned out she was allergic to the perfumes in dryer sheets and detergent. We switched to All Free and Clear and these bounce sheets and we've had no more outbreaks.

Absolutley No Smell came from clothes in the dryer and everything was nice and soft. Now that I am used to not having all these perfumes, I smell scented sheets, and feel overwelmed- do we really need all these perfumes on our clothes anyway?

Good product- now anyways- Thanks Bounce for listening to your customers improving your products.

Jamie W

First of all, you can SMELL clothes dried with Bounce from 10 feet away! It is really unpleasant;
BOUNCED CLOTHES STINK. BEST TO USE THE DRYER BALLS that can be found in many catalogs. They are chemical free, without scent. Unbelievable that someone would use 4-5 sheets in a load!
Mostly this product seems to be used by day laborers and recent immigrants who are new and eager Americans, and have not yet learned to BEWARE of some American products

BE CAUTIONED ABOUT THE VOLATILE CHEMICALS IN THESE SHEETS!!!!
Don't take my word for it; read the data:
Fabric softener info from the EPA - Compiled by Julia Kendall/ Environmental Health Network
Symptoms of exposure are taken from industry-generated Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Chemicals Found in Fabric Softeners/Dryer Sheets
Alpha-Terpineol - Causes CNS (central nervous system) disorders... "highly irritating to mucous membranes" ."Aspiration into the lungs can produce pneumonitis or even fatal edema." Can also cause "excitement, ataxia (loss of muscular coordination), hypothermia, CNS and respiratory depression, and headache." "Prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact."
Benzyl Acetate - Carcinogenic (linked to pancreatic cancer). "From vapors irritating to eyes and respiratory passages, exciting cough." "In mice: hyperanemia of the lungs." "Can be absorbed through the skin causing systemic effects." "Do not flush to sewer."
Benzyl Alcohol - Causes CNS disorders... "irritating to the upper respiratory tract" .."headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drop in blood pressure, CNS depression, and death in severe cases due to respiratory failure."
Camphor - Causes CNS disorders. On EPA's Hazardous Waste list. Symptoms: "local irritant and CNS stimulant" ..."readily absorbed through body tissues" .."irritation of eyes, nose, and throat" ..."dizziness, confusion, nausea, twitching muscles and convulsions". "Avoid inhalation of vapors. "
Chloroform - Neurotoxic. Anesthetic. Carcinogenic. on EPA's Hazardous Waste list. "Avoid contact with eyes, skin, clothing. Do not breathe vapors ... Inhalation of vapors may cause headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, irritation of respiratory tract and loss of consciousness." "Inhalation can be fatal." "Chronic effects of overexposure may include kidney and/or liver damage." "Medical conditions generally aggravated by exposure: kidney disorders, liver disorders, heart disorders, skin disorders." "Conditions to avoid: Heat..." Listed on California's Proposition 65.
Ethyl Acetate - Narcotic. On EPA's Hazardous Waste list. "...Irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract" ..."may cause headache and narcosis (stupor)" ..."may cause anemia with leukocytosis and damage to liver and kidneys". "Wash thoroughly after handling."
Limonene - Carcinogenic. "Prevent its contact with skin or eyes because it is an irritant and sensitizer." "Always wash thoroughly after using this material and before eating, drinking ... applying cosmetics. Do not inhale limonene vapor."
Linalool - Narcotic. Causes CNS disorders. ..."respiratory disturbances" ..."Attracts bees." "In animal tests: ataxic gait, reduced spontaneous motor activity and depression ... depressed heart activity ... development of respiratory disturbances leading to death."
Pentane - "Danger - Harmful if inhaled ... Avoid breathing vapor." "Inhalation of vapors may cause headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, irritation of respiratory tract and loss of consciousness. Repeated inhalation of vapors may cause CNS depression. Contact can cause eye irritation. Prolonged exposure may cause dermatitis (skin rash)."
CNS = Central Nervous System
Your brain and spine. CNS disorders include: Alzheimer's Disease, Attention Deficit Disorder, dementia, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Seizures, Strokes, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
CNS exposure symptoms include: aphasia, blurred vision, disorientation, dizziness, headaches, hunger, memory loss, numbness in face, pain in neck and spine.
So it may make sense to simply avoid their use for any reason, including as a fabric softener. This is just another example of "Better Living Through Chemistry." No wonder the sheets can be used to keep flies, mice and mosquitoes away!

Ahh, now I finally know why our clothes smell sour after reading all the other reviews on this product. I had been re-washing, bleaching, hot water-ing, extra long dry cycle-ing all in attempt to get the sour (i.e. mildew) smell out. Would not suggest using this product.

I often suffer from allergic reactions to fragrances and other environmental chemicals. I just suffered one from Bounce. The reactions are instantaneous and significant. In this case it caused throat itching, formation of phlegm, and coughing. The management company for my vacation home uses Bounce on the bedroom linen. I arrived for the holidays and within seconds of laying on the bed I began to suffer allergic reactions. The next day I washed the linens with Tide detergent, no Bounce, and the reaction disappeared.