– Celebrity Interviews & Lifestyle Videos with Joann Butler

A Trusted Laundry Must-Have for Keeping Family Clothes Fresh

Pediatrician Dr. Alison Mitzner shares a simple laundry solution for helping remove stubborn odors from baby, toddler, and family clothes

From the LifeMinute.tv Team

June 25, 2026

Growing families mean an explosion of laundry messes—from baby accidents and sweaty toddler clothes to stubborn odors left behind from blowouts. 

Pediatrician Dr. Alison Mitzner is often asked what laundry products she trusts for babies, toddlers, and the whole family. One of her favorites is Downy Rinse. Used alongside your regular detergent, it helps remove stubborn odors in just one wash. 

Busy parents don’t have time for complicated laundry routines. Simply pour it into the fabric softener dispenser and let it do the work. It helps rinse away trapped odors so clothes come out smelling fresh, helping families avoid the hassle of rewashing loads. 

Downy Rinse is available at most major retailers for around $12.97, making it an easy addition to any family’s laundry routine.

Show transcript Hide transcript

Dr. Alison Mitzner: Hi there. I'm pediatrician Dr. Alison Mitzner.

People ask me all the time what laundry products I trust for their babies and toddlers and for the whole family. And we all know how important it is. Growing families means an explosion of laundry messes, from baby urine to sweaty toddler clothes to the smells left behind from your baby's blowouts. Well, I'm a fan of Downy Rinse.

It works with your laundry detergent to help remove stubborn odors in just one wash. Busy parents don't have time for complicated routines, so this makes it so easy. You just pour it into the fabric softener dispenser and let it work its magic. It helps rinse away that stuck in stink.

So your family's clothes smell so fresh, saving you from the hassle of re-washing. It's $12.97 and you can find it at pretty much any local retailer.

Filed under: Home and Family