Have to say, I did not realize SC Johnson owns these now.

I went and got the Pear Blossom and Agave today. Washing my new Italian percale with it. Obviously not dirty so no telling how well it cleans. Just hoping the scent remains on the sheets once dried.

Have used both. Nothing special. I use LeBlanc for all sheets. Caldrea Pear/agave is a great scent. Use the linen water spray on sheets and lingerie.

I have LeBlanc too. I do really like LeBlanc. Maybe I should just get the linen spray and call it a day lol.

I like LeBlanc. Love the scent, actually. I would wash clothing in it but I like having that scent reserved as special for bed time. Larsi, have you tried it yet?

Sheets don't generally have food stains or clay type soils that's true however they do have the largest soil and that's body oils..its just that is invisable until it builds up to a certain degree. These boutique detergents probably won't clean sheets that had poor laundry practices but the LeBlanc will clean well enough sheets that get regular washing in hot water...I love LeBlanc. It gives the sheets a more finished, conditioned feel to them..not like FS would do as that leaves more of a residue feel..the LeBlanc leaves a clean smooth feel which is a big reason I like the LB...I hate sheets that have FS on them, can't stand that residue feel on them plus it completely changes how percale feels. I can't afford LeBlanc on on my sheets so I use it occasionally for a treat.

Maybe I'll keep the Caldrea for towels then lol. You all are convincing me to just use the LeBlanc. I know Au Lit (where I get some of my finer percales) recommends LeBlanc. I have the Lavender scent. Which scent do you all have?

The original scent sounds yummy with mid notes of Jasmine, Hyacinth, Geranium and Rose.

I'm pretty sure mine is the original, definitely not lavender. I'm anxiously awaiting Larsi's review because he almost gagged when he opened the bottle last night. It's true that it's a highly concentrated detergent and the smell right out of the bottle is beyond strong. I do not have soft water but find that 1-1.5T is plenty for a full set of queen sheets. More than that and I get suds-o-rama.

It recommends cold washing which I can't wrap my head around for sheets. It definitely suds much more in warmer temps.

Look forward to Larsi's comments.

The original Le Blanc is not a favorite fragrance. But I am accustomed to it. Also, it rinses out well and doesnt survive the dryer. It does give good conditioning and cleans very well in hot and warm water. I dont want fragrance left from the detergent. I want neutral. Then I use the linen sprays for scent. Caldreas are strongest & best value IMO, I use sea salt neroli for towels and pear agave otherwise. LeBlanc linen sprays are not as effective as Caldrea IMO.

Everyone is different on fragrance and additives. i can't stand what many use. Less is more in my stash.

LeBlanc has a towel wash, too. I just can't bring another detergent home. Cannot. But it does make me wonder how it would do on my cotton (and linen) bath towels.

I feel like the local contrarian these days, constantly with opposite views. One of the things I like about LeBlanc linen wash is that the fragrance lasts through the wash/dry cycle, even when using a small amount. So funny how we all have such difference experiences.

I have the Miele XL machines and I find the scent stays through washing and drying. Now I have a Miele rotary iron so I don't totally dry my sheets. I leave them damp for pressing.

I really love the Caldrea pear agave so I'll have to find something I can wash with it and enjoy. Maybe my pj's lol.

Alex, I'm tempted too with the towel wash. Just "need" to know how it will make towels feel.

I decided I'm cutting way back again. Time for a serious stash purge and I'll only keep what I use on a fairly regular basis.

Yes. I'm vowing to make the next 12 months that of the minimalist launderer. One detergent for colors, one for whites, and one for sheets. Tide Boost pods for tragedy. I think I know which detergent is going to fill each category, but still making sure...

I can't be that minimal haha. My short list will probably be Miele ultra colour and white, Le Blanc, Tide powder, Tide ultra stain release. Then I have a whole collection of Laundress (darks, whites, signature, sport, wool, delicate) ... oh my. The Caldrea Pear Agave I just bought.

I've also got reg Tide liquid, Persil 2 in 1, Persil coldwater, Persil US perls, Shaklee (as my greener option), Forever New, LeBlanc silk, Miele wool wash, Miele sport, Miele down, some Tide pods.

Oh it's BAAAAD.

Oh Geez ... I have Miele color liquid too.

I still have not tried any of the Miele products. It gets mixed reviews around here. I would like their wool detergent, though.

The Miele products are by far my favorite (the powders). The wool one though ... has a pretty strong rose scent. The laundress wool has a lot less scent and is a nice cedar.

Miele powders are very good TOL.

OK....First load of sheets washed and dried with LeBlanc linen wash (Queen set, 100% cotton percale). The scent in the bottle is the WORST, most VILE scent I have ever smelled for a detergent. It smells like turpentine, solvent, spray glue with some perfume. OMG, wretched.

After the washing the scent was there, but mild...but NOT a fav scent for sure. After drying, THANK GOD, the scent softened and is for sure tolerable...but not a scent I would ever seek out!

BUT....this LeBlanc linen wash left the sheets SO soft, SO smooth, SO silky and SO cared for!!

I washed the sheets at 115F, Cottons Universal, 3 rinses, 1400rpm spin.

Larsi did you use FS?

I'm shocked at the scent of yours...mine original scent is nothing like yours.

Brace yourself for the answer, Mama

I agree with Larsi's assessment of the scent in the bottle. To say that it is strong (and even on the chemical side) would be an understatement. I think it has a hint of rubber cement odor to it in the bottle. But once washed, it's perfection. One of my favorite fragrances in laundry products.

You're not alone Alex. Not only do I do our household laundry but I sell vintage clothing so I do a ton of laundry for my business and deal with stains and odors that are DECADES old and storage stains like foxing and rust and only have 2 or 3 detergents (usually 2,) and maybe 2 or 3 specialty additives (Whink, Biz and ammonia... Oh, and vinegar so 4, but not necessarily all at the same time,) and in the end the goal is for it all to smell like.... Nothing.

Over the years I've found *how* I do laundry (temperatures, soaks, etc.) to be far more important than the washer or the detergents. I have no desire to over complicate it.

@ Mama....NO liquid FS. :O

But maybe I will next time. Who knows?! LOL

LeBlanc does something no other detegent does re texture. i cannot imagine using FS with it, but everyone has their ways. I will say that It took me time to appreciate the LeB but for those who don't iron it can make a huge difference.

I plan to stick with it.

I got a sample of LeB towel wash and didn't think it did anything special. I've been happier using the Vaska tabs on towels vs any liquid. I use Ecover FS with that but no fragrance is left. So I add it back with the linen spray.

I think pinky may have romanticised the metis towel fragrance.

Rococogurl, you like the Vaska tab vs liquid? Can't see anywhere to get it in Canada anymore. I used to order from Drugstore but they stopped shipping to Canada ages ago. Soap.com is supposed to have it but every time I look on their site I see no products at all (I've emailed them).

I have soft water. Cannot use the liquid at all. Far too sudsy. Tabs are easily broken and do a very nice job without drying out the towels. Very low suds.

I most certainly did not romanticised anything. I'm still trying to create that scent.

My friend I was with today bought the sea salt neroli room/linen spray. I smelled it tonight and I can see how these would really stick around. Think I'll get the pear one as well.

More products to add to my growing addiction:)

Ya know I did just notice a change of address in the Mrs Meyers products in the past few months. SCJ bought them in 2014. I hope that detergent wasn't on the shelf that long.

I don't think there's a significant level of performance difference between the two. I also wouldn't expect the scent to last out of the dryer..but it sure does make the laundry room smell nice! I just washed some colors with the Mrs Meyers Basil. It actually did leave a faint scent out of the dyer (no FS) . I'd recommend it if you like the a classic detergent scent. But so far, I think the Rosemary is my favorite and would likely be the most similar to Lavender Pine.

LeBlanc is pretty awesome. I just took a huff of the lavender and there is a bit of solventy goodness that reminds you of grade school art class haha

I did towels with the pear agave and they smelled a bit coming out of the dryer but didn't last to long. I did wash my Eileen West pjs with it plus a touch of the FS and they still smell in the drawer so that's nice.

Pear Agave is a great lingerie and sheet fragrance IMO. Use the Sea Salt Neroli as a finishing spray for my towels. I used Caldrea detergent for a while but then switched. It's pretty meh.

Apart from LeBlanc and the Euro Persil Color gel I've moved away from liquids, especially for towels and knits. Harder to rinse. Though the Henkels sport wash is good on my synthetics.

Don't love the Miele products as much as others do. Talk about chemical fragrance.

Like Alex, I'm trying to streamline my choices. Just takes me forever to use up a bottle of anything.

The scent alone is worth it for even my pjs I think. But yes, I too am trying to simplify my laundry stash. Impossible when I pop in to this group haha.