Plumbing and appliance experts weigh in on the popular laundry scent booster.
The scented product has become popular in recent years, but are the beads bad for your washing machine?
And worse, could they be damaging your plumbing system?
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Read on to find out more about what the experts have to say about the popular scent booster.
Drew Leelandis a virtual appliance expert at Frontdoor.
Eddie Linaresis a virtual expert at Frontdoor, specializing in plumbing.
What Are Scented Laundry Beads?
The beads dissolve during the laundry cycle, leaving your clothes smelling fresh for longer.
Are Scented Beads Bad for Your Washing Machine?
This includes using safe laundry products and avoiding those that could potentially damage the appliance or affect its performance.
Can Scented Beads Damage Your Plumbing?
Whileusing too many scented beadscan leave a residue on your clothing, it can also affect your plumbing.
Another plumbing issue can occur if the scented beads don’t dissolve.
