The Costco Kirkland-Brand Laundry Product Shoppers Warn To Leave On The Shelf

If you're a Costco member, you're no stranger to the excitement of scanning the seemingly never-ending aisles, discovering trendy new products, and indulging in free samples. The warehouse club is a magical place that offers a variety of almost anything you'll need for your home in bulk at unbeatable price points. From great deals on popular items to cult favorites, it's easy to see why, for many, it's a go-to store for home-related products. It's common to find hidden gems that become a staple, but every so often, there come products that you should skip buying at Costco — and according to some reviews, the Kirkland Signature Ultra Fresh In-Wash Scent Boosters is one that's not worth adding to your cart.

Laundry day isn't exactly something anyone looks forward to, but the reward of freshly washed clothes and bedding can almost make doing laundry feel worth it. As alluring as the scent of fresh linens can be, unfortunately, it doesn't last as long as most people would like. Though there are hacks that leave your clothes smelling fresh for as long as possible, Kirkland Signature Ultra Fresh has a rating of 3.7 on the store's website. Of its 80 reviews, 23 are 1-star ratings with customer reviews warning against these scent boosters.

In-wash laundry scent boosters are tiny beads or pods that dissolve in the wash. They're meant to be used in addition to laundry detergent for a fresh, long-lasting scent. According to one 1-star review on the Costco website, though, the smell of Kirkland's scent boosters "is strange and a bit off-putting. It made the laundry in the multiple loads we tried smell like someone else had been wearing them with a strong cologne on." Many reviewers complained that the beads stained their clothes, and some said that it irritated their skin. One user commented on an Instagram post praising the product, "I got hives after using this."

Other reviews criticized the scent boosters for not dissolving properly. An Instagram user said, "I returned them, hot or cold, they did not dissolve. I had to rewash the clothes to get them out." Beyond that, due to the beads not dissolving properly, one reviewer noted (via Costco) that this can also pose a hazard to pets and small children. "I transferred from washer to dryer, and little pieces flew all over. They stay stuck to washed clothes unknowingly and become a hazard." What's more, the beads that don't properly dissolve can create buildup over time, causing damage to your washing machine. These Ultra Fresh naysayers would agree that you should think twice before using scent beads on laundry day.