Sauvitel Ultra

[whirlcool]

After trying the Sauvitel fabric softener for the first time (Baby Powder Fresh) and really liking it, we bought a bottle of the Sauvitel Ultra (Field Flowers - Blue Bottle). One of the things we liked about the Baby Powder scent is that it was mild. We usually use fabric softner only occasionally, and in the first rinse in our WP TL machine. The second rinse doesn't have anything added to it.
Well, did we get a shock. The first thing we noticed is that our large walk in closet had a Field Flowers scent to it. Not bad, but when we put the sheets on the bed last night that this softner had been used on we were amazed at how strong the scent was. The whole bedroom reeked! And we only used about 1/2 of the recommended amount! I think the smell work us up a few times during the night. And it was added to the first rinse only.
I will admit that when we bought it, we didn't notice the "ultra" on the bottle.
Anyone else ever been "bowled over" by the scent of this fabric softner?

 

[nickuk]

Whirlcool, I would strongly suggest sticking to `white bottle' fabric softeners and only using exciting scents very occasionally and with care. Artificial fragrances on fabric softeners cause a wealth of problems. I'm not surpised you woke up in the night.

I used to want to find the nicest scent for my laundry, now I think that the nicest scent for my laundry is no scent, just the smell of clean. So now if I need FS I tend to use unscented and match it with a lightly scented detergent.

Of course, in America I don't believe that all the fragrances are listed as they are here in Europe. If they were you'd see that most `smelly' FS contains `perfume' then 4-5 fragrance allergens. The exceptions (at least over here) are white bottle products (advertised as `baby' or `sensitive') and these don't usually containa any of the bad stuff, just `perfume'.

Case study: I was using Lenor Spring Awakening (roughly equiv to Downy April Fresh in terms of branding but not such a nice scent) and wondering why the smell really pissed me off and depressed me. I found out on the web that `linalool', one of the scents in it has,in the past, been linked to depression.

Hope this is of some help

 

[neptuneguy27]

I have 3 Ultra Sauvitel formulas..

And yes, they are quite strong. I am currently using the Field of Flowers, Morning Sun and Lilac Essence for the linens. I only add about 2 tablespoons worth to the dispenser. I have a Neptune and the softener is added to rinse number 3. The smell does last for a long time afterwards. But the softening abilites of the product are great, albeit a bit loud. Just cut back on the dosage and you should be just fine and not bowled over the next time.

Chris

 

[brettsomers]

`linalool', one of the scents in it has...been linked t

im sorry, but thats hilarious!

 

[frigilux]

I love the bottles of yellow Suavitel, but it doesn't dispense well in either my FL'er or my TL'er. It's amazingly thick. Haven't tried the ultra because I'm afraid it would be even thicker. I add it manually.

When I need to use my dispensers, I use Snuggle or Downy.

 

[neptuneguy27]

Frigilux

I had the same problem with the regular Sauvitel but, the ultra version does not seem to do it as bad. There is still some that clings to the dispenser but not as much as the standard bottles.

 

[~sudsshane]

Final Touch

Whirlcool..
If you can find Final Touch in your area, I would highly recommend it. It has a great,fresh scent to it and it is about the same consistency as Downy. Its not at all overpowering. I also love the New Downy scent (Simple Pleasures), Vanilla & Lavender

 

[whirlcool]

We have tried the old Vanilla & Lavender that Downy had out before and really liked it. We tried this Sauvitel just to try it out. Unfortunately we bought the huge bottle so it will be with us for some time to come. At the rate in which we use fabric softner, it will be with us for at least a year to come!

 

[frigilux]

Christopher---Thanks for the info on Suavitel Ultra. I'll have to give it a try. I have become a fan of the hugely-scented fabric softeners. The first time I used a big dose of Suavitel on my bed linens and comforter, the scent actually kept me awake the first night!

 

[mrboilwash]

Colgate`s blue color FS (German version) was the first laundry product which I would have almost thrown away after using it for just a few loads. Those clothes gave me headaches in daytime and sleeping in those sheets was not much of a joy, either.
The lilac version reeks very similar. I Recommend to stay away from it, too.
God, was I relieved, when my Mom said she will use up the rest. (My conscience wouldn`t have allowed to throw it in the rubbish). Though actually good products, I find the blue and lilac scents just not acceptable.
Whatever I try, I always come back to Procter&G Fabric softeners. I like most flavors except the original "April Fresh". The yellow "Summer Fresh" is very pleasant to my nose and doesn`t give me nightmares.
Henkel`s FS are scentwise too boring for my needs and Unilever FS contains nonionic surfactants which I do not want to have in the last rinse.

Find a victim to hand it down to, as I did and try somthing else.

 

[whirlcool]

-Stefan

I know what you are talking about when it comes to concious about throwing something away. Hmmm. There is this cat lady across the street that I could probably give it to. The smell would definitely kill the "kitty box" odor she has in her home!
Thanks for the idea!

 

[oxydolfan1]

Final Touch

I definitely agree with Shane on this one....Final Touch is effective without smelling obnoxiously, and is one of the few fabric softeners that leaves NO residue in my sink after draining....it also does not build up on clothing over time, and is definitely one of the best bargains presently in the softener aisle (in NY/NJ, anyway)....

Stefan, is Colgate-Palmolive's German FS offering called "Softlan"?

 

[~sudsshane]

oxydolfan~

Hey Scott..

I think Final Touch is only available in the Northeast. I haven't seen it down here in Florida. I bought the large bottle of Final Touch- Spring Fresh and a few smaller bottles on a recent trip to Long Island.
I also stock up on my RedPack crushed Tomatoes and paste. And lastly, Levy's Jewish Rye bread with caraway seeds.
People in the tri state area just don't know how lucky they have it.
~Shane

 

[oxydolfan1]

Oh, if I go to the Winter Music Conference in Miami at the end of March, I'll leave some tomatoes and softener on your doorstep, LOL!

(My mother will use ONLY Redpack tomatoes in her amazing sauce as well....and they are on sale at Pathmark this week!!)

Amazing, that with all us "New Yawkers" in FL, that the big brands up here wouldn't find their way to your supermarket shelves....

 

[exploder3211]

I can't stand the smell of Suavitel.. Any flavor of it

 

[oxydolfan1]

A lot of people feel that way....I think a lot of folks are actually allergic to the fragrance of it!

 

[exploder3211]

I took a whiff of it at wal mart and i almost barfed... I like the wal-mart brand my self.. Nice light smell

 

[~sudsshane]

Scott~

Oh gawd, don't tease me!!!!
I can get RedPack here but only the whole and diced tomatoes.
To make the best tasting Italian sauce, you need the crushed Redpack tomatoes and the paste.
I follow my late Aunt Marcella's recipe everytime and yum..delish! My hubby says I should can it!

 

[oxydolfan1]

Yes, my mom demands ONLY the Redpack crushed and the paste as well (she tosses in a can of tomato sauce as well to help her measure the water...long story, and THAT can be Contadina or even store-brand)....until recently, she processed the tomatoes by HAND, to her satisfaction.....I've brought her numerous imported brands, much to her annoyance...and it IS true, the sauce does taste much better with Redpack!

Which reminds me.....

 

[oxydolfan1]

SILVER STAR cheese ravioli!!

 

[mrboilwash]

Scott

You`re right Colgate`s German FS is called "Softlan"
I`ve googled "Final Touch" and found out that it used to be a Unilever product before they sold the brand so I assume it is compareable with Snuggle, Kuschelweich and Comfort.
The absence of any residue in your sink and no build up on clothing can be explained with the presence of nonionic surfactants, which Unilever seems to favor along with the usual cationic surfactants in all their FS.
Let me guess, does Final Touch also leave towels more absorbant than others ? I guess it does.

 

[peterh770]

All the Suavitels are LOUD. Hang out downwind of a laundromat that caters to Hispanic familes, it's like getting gassed with the stuff!

Moderation is the key. While Suavitel is LOUD in the fragrance department, it is also a very strong softener -- stronger than Downy I believe. 1/4 to 1/2 the recommended amount is all that is needed to get good softening and a light scent -- in a toploader! Use even less in a front.

 

[whirlcool]

Peter:

You are so right. The regular Sauvitel we used was pretty nice, it was just the right amount of smell. But the ultra sucks.
In the meantime I tried to give the remainder of the bottle to the cat lady across the street. When she saw the bottle she said to throw it away, she used the same stuff a few weeks ago and her and her husband woke up with runny noses and red skin in the middle of the night from the stuff.
I also noticed that all Walmart carries now is the Sauvitel Ultra. I didn't see any of the regular stuff there on the shelf.

 

[maytagbear]

Walgreens--

at least around here, have the non-Ultra Suavitel.

From what I have read in this thread, I think I am going to stick to Downy or the all softeners.

Lawrence/Maytagbear

 

[vintagesearch]

theres another suavitel thats worth trying (for those who like it) its called "suavitel sin enjague" it means without rinse. All it really does is cut back rinse residue and believe me it lives up to the claim its a turquiose colored bottle i'll try to upload a pic its worth trying and the scent well at least to me isnt as overbearing as the others.

Vintagesearch

PS my mother picked it up at our local keyfood supermarket.

 

[peterh770]

I think "sin enjuague" is basically the blue flavor with their version of marketing hype on the lable. I think it goes something like: "If you use Suavitel, you only have to rinse once because this s**t is so strong it kills the suds and makes you think all the soap is rinsed out the first time around." They came out with this version shortly after Mexican Downy put similar text on their bottles.

 

[retromom]

Softly Suavitel

They've really been pushing the Suavitel Ultra in our HEB stores lately. I have always felt that "ultra" anything is a waste of money because I continue to use the same amount anyway. I am perfectly content with the regular strength Suavitel, particularly in the blue and yellow bottles. I know the scents seem rather "loud", but they impart a nice smell to items pulled out of the dryer.

I think I saw some new fragrances (like a Lavender-type)last week. They may just be in the Ultra version, so I'll check it out.

Something I haven't seen in awhile...Snuggle Mandarin and Green Tea. Now that's a scent!! It's very delicate and leaves clothes smelling fresh. It was only available in small bottles at the King Dollar Store. It's the only Snuggle I can use. The others give me a rash! OY!!

 

[toggleswitch]

Moderation is the key.

OMG he is part Greek. (ducks and runs).