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Post# 494897   2/8/2011 at 12:52 (4,796 days old) by nmassman44 (Brooksville Florida)   |   | |
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Post# 494898 , Reply# 1   2/8/2011 at 12:53 (4,796 days old) by nmassman44 (Brooksville Florida)   |   | |
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Post# 494899 , Reply# 2   2/8/2011 at 12:53 (4,796 days old) by nmassman44 (Brooksville Florida)   |   | |
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Post# 494900 , Reply# 3   2/8/2011 at 12:54 (4,796 days old) by nmassman44 (Brooksville Florida)   |   | |
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Post# 494901 , Reply# 4   2/8/2011 at 12:55 (4,796 days old) by nmassman44 (Brooksville Florida)   |   | |
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Post# 494903 , Reply# 5   2/8/2011 at 12:58 (4,796 days old) by nmassman44 (Brooksville Florida)   |   | |
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Post# 494905 , Reply# 6   2/8/2011 at 13:00 (4,796 days old) by nmassman44 (Brooksville Florida)   |   | |
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Post# 494919 , Reply# 7   2/8/2011 at 13:27 (4,796 days old) by roscoe62 (Canada)   |   | |
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Should be interesting to see results after use.I only use two-three tablespoons max now so this will have to be cut in half again if it's concentrate.I hope this does not go the way the liquids did? Thanks for the post :) |
Post# 494928 , Reply# 8   2/8/2011 at 13:49 (4,796 days old) by jerrod6 (Southeastern Pennsylvania)   |   | |
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I see the He symbol on the back but not on the front. Is this an He version? Is there an He version? |
Post# 494936 , Reply# 9   2/8/2011 at 14:09 (4,796 days old) by PeterH770 (Marietta, GA)   |   | |
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Post# 494948 , Reply# 10   2/8/2011 at 14:58 (4,796 days old) by nmassman44 (Brooksville Florida)   |   | |
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Post# 494949 , Reply# 11   2/8/2011 at 15:00 (4,796 days old) by joe_in_philly (Philadelphia, PA, USA)   |   | |
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Post# 494988 , Reply# 12   2/8/2011 at 17:56 (4,796 days old) by jerrod6 (Southeastern Pennsylvania)   |   | |
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Too bad not He. I wanted to try it. |
Post# 494993 , Reply# 13   2/8/2011 at 18:15 (4,796 days old) by nmassman44 (Brooksville Florida)   |   | |
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There will be an HE version. In fact all the P&G powders are going to this format. Tide,Cheer, Gain, and all the flavors of each will be "compacted". The new powder I am curious about is Era. I will have to say that after doing laundry today I am quite impressed with the performance of this new Tide. Dare I say this...on par with...wait for it...German Persil powder. The scent is very light after it comes out of the dryer and I use Downy April Fresh liquid...not the latest stench but whats in the refill cartons. I can find plenty of the cartons that dont have the reek smell of the new stuff. It also rinses clear. I double rinse every load and the 2nd rinse is my softener rinse and the water is very clear after that rinse.
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Post# 495008 , Reply# 14   2/8/2011 at 18:55 (4,796 days old) by cehalstead (Charleston, WV)   |   | |
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I wonder if this is the way that P&G will transition all of its powders to only one version? Surely there will not be much of a market for the non HE in the near future, with the apparent demise of the traditional top loader........ |
Post# 495029 , Reply# 15   2/8/2011 at 20:00 (4,796 days old) by dirtybuck (Springfield, MO)   |   | |
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The detergent is now more compact and there's a smaller scoop for measuring. Did P&G take it one step further and also give it a "smaller" price? Something tells me NO! |
Post# 495037 , Reply# 16   2/8/2011 at 20:09 (4,796 days old) by dirtybuck (Springfield, MO)   |   | |
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I wonder if the new Tide (Cheer, Gain, etc.) will be stocked behind the old formula and let that sell out, or if the old formula will be completely taken off the shelves? Also, do you think Sun products will follow the new P&G format with their powders? |
Post# 495043 , Reply# 17   2/8/2011 at 20:17 (4,796 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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Is the old stuff goes on mark-down/sale to help clear way for new stock. At least this is what happened when new versions of Tide liquid detergent come out.
OTHO some stores may just keep the old next to the new. Pretty much all will depend on how P&G markets the product and or what marching orders are given. |
Post# 495102 , Reply# 18   2/9/2011 at 00:46 (4,796 days old) by Supersuds (Knoxville, Tenn.)   |   | |
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Having used a number of the compacted Aussie detergents, I think the US variants will be a success. Once you get used to the smaller scoop size, the amount we've been using in the "traditional" versions seems excessive.
Of course, they too seemed compact when they were first brought out....when was it, the early 90s? |
Post# 495112 , Reply# 19   2/9/2011 at 02:46 (4,796 days old) by ronhic (Canberra, Australia)   |   | |
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Why on earth would you think that?
The important things would be:
- do I get the same number of washes per pack at the same water hardness/soil level? - is the performance of the product the same or better? - is there a scoop included so I know how to dose - did the price stay the same?
I'd suggest that nothing else matters..... |
Post# 495271 , Reply# 22   2/9/2011 at 15:31 (4,795 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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Post# 496282 , Reply# 24   2/13/2011 at 18:18 (4,791 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 496287 , Reply# 25   2/13/2011 at 18:57 (4,791 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 496319 , Reply# 26   2/13/2011 at 22:15 (4,791 days old) by mistereric (New Jersey (Taylor Ham))   |   | |
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Post# 496325 , Reply# 27   2/13/2011 at 22:55 (4,791 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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Tide at least, the former has a much better enzyme complex than the later.
Tide liquids contain several enzymes vs the one (protease) for Tide powder. What the powders do have in their favour is P&G's famous oxygen bleaching system. As for costs, again Tide liquid goes on sale often enough around here that if one wanted could stock up. In fact the supermarket that had the stuff on sale just several weeks ago, has Tide on sale again. |
Post# 496332 , Reply# 28   2/13/2011 at 23:54 (4,791 days old) by pinpoint22 ()   |   | |
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Aside from cost, wouldn't anybody agree that the powders just clean better in general..? I sure think so |
Post# 496336 , Reply# 29   2/14/2011 at 00:51 (4,791 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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Well, don't like the "gunking" up of my washing machine's filter/sump area that seems to come from using mainly liquid detergents. However suppose that could be dealt with by using higher wash temps and or doing more powder washes in between.
However for some items find liquid detergent is better than powders. Also when I want or need to wash in cool or cold water, liquids are better, IMHO. Liquids also leave things that are supposed to be "silky soft" that way without having to use fabric softeners. Again as I've posted before, have soaked stained table linens totally clean using Tide "free and gentle" liquid and cool to lukewarm water. Using powders to soak means having to first mixing in warm water, then agitating for awhile to make sure hte stuff is well disloved, and even then one finds powder resiude at the bottom of the tub. Just my two cents. L. |
Post# 496388 , Reply# 31   2/14/2011 at 10:08 (4,791 days old) by Volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH)   |   | |
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100% powder 100% of the time. I've been very pleased with the performance of powdered detergent over the years and the cost savings compared to liquid is substantial. Also, it's easy to recycle or reuse the box (near-dryer lint trash box) but the liquid bottles often aren't accepted in recycling programs. Plus, the liquid bottles and dispensers tend to become a gooey, sticky mess.
I'm curious to see how the new detergent formulations stack up. I hope the rinse out better, Dave |
Post# 496443 , Reply# 33   2/14/2011 at 16:15 (4,790 days old) by dirtybuck (Springfield, MO)   |   | |
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Still nothing here in Springfield, MO on the availability of the new compact powders. |
Post# 496540 , Reply# 35   2/15/2011 at 00:36 (4,790 days old) by jt1985 (Denver, Colorado )   |   | |
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All we have at work right now is the 80 load Lavender powder. It's small compared to the old formula. Don't care for Lavender-scented detergent. |
Post# 496573 , Reply# 36   2/15/2011 at 09:43 (4,790 days old) by PassatDoc (Orange County, California)   |   | |
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Because of our hard water, I use a 1/4 cup of Borax per load in my FL. I recycle the boxes as next-to-the-dryer lint containers. By the time the Borax box in current use has been emptied, the previous Borax box is full of lint and ready to be tossed. |
Post# 496619 , Reply# 39   2/15/2011 at 11:57 (4,790 days old) by limitededition ()   |   | |
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I purchased a box of Cheer HE powder in FRESH CLEAN SCENT, this past Saturday at my local SAMS Club. I have not tried it. |
Post# 496657 , Reply# 40   2/15/2011 at 14:35 (4,789 days old) by roscoe62 (Canada)   |   | |
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@limitededition Can you send a pic? Like to see it since it may not be available in Canada ? Would you let me know how it works for you? Thanks for any help :) |
Post# 496664 , Reply# 41   2/15/2011 at 15:19 (4,789 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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as for Ultra's and smaller doses of original formulas.....
does anyone remember when Era first came out, and was a 1/4 cup per use....we used to have the big bottle with the pump that dispensed 1/4 cup with just 2 squirts....I prefer something like this rather than a cap with lines inside of it.... and your mileage may differ from machine to machine.....HE formulas weren't common when I got my first Neptunes, but I used to get the big 200 ounce TIDE liquid, and used a full cap per load, and never had an issue with oversudsing....most other detergents I had to cut the dose in half, mainly powders, until I discovered Sears Ultra Plus.......when I had a Frigidaire TallTumbler, Pathmark used to have a store brand controlled suds detergent in a five gallon bucket, which was great for FL's, but was discontinued around the time when the Neptunes came out.... |
Post# 496666 , Reply# 42   2/15/2011 at 15:21 (4,789 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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One must also take into account the good number of washing machines that still are cold fill, and or consumers use them that way. Since "cold" tap water can vary in temperature depending where one is, and the season, there is a very good chance when frigid water meets the liquid detergent it will not shift totally or at all.
Another factor would be the pressure of water as it comes from the taps. Am not sure what it does, but feel the water pressure is stronger when my Miele (W1070) is set to a temperature, versus "tap cold" (ie, no temp chosen). Me thinks it opens both incoming (hot and cold) water valves which in theory should create stroner force into the dispenser than strictly tap cold alone. Either way, one or more of the above can lead to residue build up of liquid detergents over time. Especially if the drawer is not removed and cleaned, along with the housing compartment. For liquid detergents my older model Miele comes with a tray one inserts into the main wash compartment for holding the stuff. Long as one does not fill over the max, whatever liquid one places in there isn't going anywhere until the proper cycle. According to the owner's manual, one only uses the insert if you are using the pre-wash. This holds the liquid detergent until the main wash cycle. OTHO if one is simply using a liquid detergent for the main wash, the manual states to simply place the desired amount into the drawer without the tray. The dispenser drawers on this Miele have little flaps at the end on at least the main wash side. This holds back much of what is put in there, liquid or powder until the force of incoming water pushes it out and down. |
Post# 496667 , Reply# 43   2/15/2011 at 15:25 (4,789 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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Newest addition to my stash just arrived. An older box of Tide "Ultra" (see pic above), and as one suspected, P&G has been playing fast and loose over the years.
Directions for dosage on back of the box clearly state one should use less for "low water and front loading washing machines". Curious thing, the stuff is "Made in Canada", not one of P&G's United States plants. |
Post# 496702 , Reply# 45   2/15/2011 at 17:56 (4,789 days old) by nmassman44 (Brooksville Florida)   |   | |
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Well I remember years ago back in the mid 90's Tide w/Bleach powder was touted to be able to be used in a front load washer. At the time I had my Amana's and never tried to see if that was right. Could be that as more people get HE machines that we will see more detergents that are compatible in both. I do like this new Tide.
On thing I wish was that Wisk Power Scoop would make a comeback. I loved that stuff and it had a great scent. |
Post# 496704 , Reply# 46   2/15/2011 at 18:09 (4,789 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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P&G began swapping out foam creating agents in some versions of Tide powder for surpression agents. You can go to P&G's "Tide" website for listing of ingredients by product.
Do know that one of the powders, I *think* it may be TwB contains suds suppression chemicals (not the HE version), according to the list on website. P&G does not produce several totally different versions of Tide powders. Rather all are based on the same master formula, with perhaps a tad more foam supression agents added to the "HE" version. I say this because MSDS for all versions of Tide list the whole product line. Obviously Tide free powder does not contain "scents" or "dyes", but not sure if all versions contain oxygen bleach or not to some extent. Low levels of sodium perborate are used for "colour protection" in that the hydrogen peroxide will counter the chlorine found in most tap water in the United States. My vintage box of Tide list this, and Cheer powders did or still do for all one knows. Early versions of Tide "HE", both liquid and powder were very highly sudsing if not dosed correctly. Even when they were the stuff still could create lots of froth and or was hard to rinse clean. This is why one always thought such products were not built from the ground up as true "HE" products. However the latest incarnation of Tide "Free and Gentle" liquid is very low foaming and rinses cleanly. Methinks P&G may see the handwriting on the wall and may be going back to the way detergents were once sold in the United States. Compatiable with *all* types of washing machines, and dosage based upon amount of water used for the wash. This would make more and more sense as heavy water use top loading washers are being replaced with "HE" and or other versions that are stingy with water. There really isn't any need today for the fillers and heavy sudsing agents P&G used with some versions of detergents. |
Post# 496816 , Reply# 49   2/16/2011 at 10:54 (4,789 days old) by lavamat_jon (UK)   |   | |
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And dispensed in the drum with a small load of darks |
Post# 497244 , Reply# 53   2/17/2011 at 20:26 (4,787 days old) by jt1985 (Denver, Colorado )   |   | |
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Finally got some more variety at work. We got in Gain Original and Gain with Bleach Alternative. Bought the Gain with Bleach Alternative 80 load (100 oz concentrate). |
Post# 497268 , Reply# 54   2/17/2011 at 22:34 (4,787 days old) by jt1985 (Denver, Colorado )   |   | |
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The box |
Post# 497270 , Reply# 55   2/17/2011 at 22:36 (4,787 days old) by jt1985 (Denver, Colorado )   |   | |
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Inside |
Post# 497390 , Reply# 56   2/18/2011 at 10:46 (4,787 days old) by Zanussi_lover (Nottingham, UK)   |   | |
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we need more ultra compact powders in the UK, they disappeared in the late 90s with Ariel Futur, Tablets seemed more convienient but they use alot of packaging still compared to a compact one scoop powder.
130ml seems too much, if this dosage was reduced to 70ml per wash. with a small scoop per wash, would be better. |
Post# 497769 , Reply# 60   2/19/2011 at 20:09 (4,785 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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I was at my local grocery store today and stopped to check on the new Cheer detergent. they still had the smaller size box in the old formula. the larger size box (similar to the size found at Sams club) was the new conceentrated version. It did not mention anywhere on the package anyting about use in HE washers. I wanted to try a small box out before I invseted in an 80 or 120 load size box. The HE version at sames was also about a dollar cheaper. |
Post# 497832 , Reply# 61   2/20/2011 at 00:40 (4,785 days old) by jt1985 (Denver, Colorado )   |   | |
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I did two loads - one with my Mom's Gain liquid and one with the new Gain compact. From what I've smelled, the FreshLock liquid tended to leave a heavier fragrance compared to the new Gain FreshLock compact. |
Post# 497859 , Reply# 62   2/20/2011 at 06:33 (4,785 days old) by angus (Fairfield, CT.)   |   | |
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We haven't seen any of the new powders in our grocery stores or WalMar, Target,Kmart, etc... So I am confused. Is the new Cheer compact powder a formula that is compatible with all washers or are there separate traditional and HE formulas? |
Post# 497909 , Reply# 63   2/20/2011 at 10:26 (4,785 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Anthony, that's why I posted the latest comment from me, what I aw yestrday at my grocery store. I have to go to Sams and get gas today, I may pop in the store and check the cheer box again. I know it had HE symbol on it, but it looked pretty much like the new compact detergent at the grocery store too. So, it's perplexing. |
Post# 498509 , Reply# 67   2/22/2011 at 10:59 (4,783 days old) by PassatDoc (Orange County, California)   |   | |
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Buy a small box of Gain HE and see what happens. I know you're not supposed to use conventional detergent in an HE washer, but I don't know what happens when you use HE detergent in a conventional washer. |
Post# 498877 , Reply# 70   2/23/2011 at 20:24 (4,781 days old) by Pingmeep ()   |   | |
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Awesome news. |
Post# 498901 , Reply# 71   2/23/2011 at 22:17 (4,781 days old) by jerrod6 (Southeastern Pennsylvania)   |   | |
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Would love to try the Tide with Bleach He compact powder. Now, if it rinses clean by the 2nd rinse I would be very happy. |
Post# 498903 , Reply# 72   2/23/2011 at 22:22 (4,781 days old) by ~sudsshane ()   |   | |
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low sudsing. Rinsed clean after the first rinse. I'm very pleased with the performance. |
Post# 498904 , Reply# 73   2/23/2011 at 22:32 (4,781 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 498928 , Reply# 74   2/24/2011 at 00:05 (4,781 days old) by pinpoint22 ()   |   | |
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@Sudsshane Era now makes Powder?!?!? Since when? I've always remembered Era came in liquid. That's shocking and surprising at the same time....... W O W..! |
Post# 498932 , Reply# 76   2/24/2011 at 00:56 (4,781 days old) by pinpoint22 ()   |   | |
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Just looked it up, can't believe it.. I always wondered why this never came in powder. Now, low and behold... Thanks for the info! |
Post# 499068 , Reply# 77   2/24/2011 at 16:18 (4,780 days old) by jerrod6 (Southeastern Pennsylvania)   |   | |
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Went to my local Target today. They have a clearance sale on all of the Tide powders...every single version of them...so maybe the shelves will soon be restocked with the compact powders. I sure hope so because I prefer powder to liquid..and if the He is truly He.....little to no suds and clear rinsing...this is a plus. |
Post# 499284 , Reply# 78   2/25/2011 at 17:19 (4,779 days old) by toploader1984 ()   |   | |
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yay! i just went to walmart today and found a 120 load box of tide mountain spring powder seemed like it cleaned better than the old powder, rinsed clean too. |
Post# 499610 , Reply# 79   2/26/2011 at 22:12 (4,778 days old) by pinpoint22 ()   |   | |
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So what does everybody generally think about these new Compact formulas? How are they working out? Is everybody satisfied with them? |
Post# 499924 , Reply# 80   2/27/2011 at 19:17 (4,777 days old) by ~sudsshane ()   |   | |
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I have waited forever for TWB Powder HE to come out and it does a fantastic job. Rinses totally clean, and the fragrance is the same as the original, non- HE formula. |
Post# 499925 , Reply# 81   2/27/2011 at 19:22 (4,777 days old) by pinpoint22 ()   |   | |
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I agree.. I think that TWBP is the only MAJOR powder Tide has been missing from the HE lineup. Glad to see it finally out. We've waited long enough.. |
Post# 499939 , Reply# 82   2/27/2011 at 21:10 (4,777 days old) by dirtybuck (Springfield, MO)   |   | |
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The "new" Tide was spotted at 2 Walmarts over the weekend. |
Post# 500488 , Reply# 85   3/1/2011 at 23:26 (4,775 days old) by jt1985 (Denver, Colorado )   |   | |
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Sun Products is introducing new compacts for it's All and Surf brands. Spotted them on Target.com CLICK HERE TO GO TO jt1985's LINK This post was last edited 03/02/2011 at 00:22 |
Post# 500510 , Reply# 86   3/2/2011 at 01:27 (4,775 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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Not "compact" but used Tide "Free & Gentle" HE liquid in the Whirlpool portable with quite good results.
Totally no sudsing, just maybe a very dispersed bit of foam. Rinsed quite clean after the spray rinsing, though still set the unit to do a second rinse; but that's me for you. Methinks P&G is finally seeing the handwriting on the wall, and making their American detergents more like those produced in Europe. I mean it isn't like Proctor and Gamble does not know how to make low or no foaming detergents that will rinse cleanly. UK/EU shelves are full of such products. |
Post# 501503 , Reply# 90   3/5/2011 at 11:15 (4,772 days old) by mysteryclock (Franklin, TN)   |   | |
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Even though I don't use it any more due to them messing with the formula to the point of irritation, Amway's SA8 has been "compact" for literally decades before Tide started.
I've had really good luck with Coldwater Free HE (liquid) recently, but I'd be interested in trying the Bleach powder HE, if isn't too perfumey. |
Post# 501531 , Reply# 91   3/5/2011 at 13:00 (4,771 days old) by dirtybuck (Springfield, MO)   |   | |
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Thank you for answering my question. I was curious as to whether or not and when Sun products (All, Surf) were going to follow through with their version of a new compact powder. I wonder if Purex will be getting on the same bandwagon? |
Post# 501547 , Reply# 93   3/5/2011 at 14:13 (4,771 days old) by dirtybuck (Springfield, MO)   |   | |
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I'm sure it'll happen eventually. |
Post# 501548 , Reply# 94   3/5/2011 at 14:21 (4,771 days old) by dirtybuck (Springfield, MO)   |   | |
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Something else I noticed when I scrolled down in the detergent category on Target's website. The introduction of All Free and Clear Oxy Action liquid. |
Post# 501579 , Reply# 95   3/5/2011 at 16:07 (4,771 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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There really isn't anything to justify the addition of fillers and or anything else that does not contribute to laundry powder's performance.
What will be interesting is to see if any of the Henkel brands sold on these shores show up as "megapearls" in future. Just for the record, commercial laundry "powders" have come in concentrated/ultra forms for ages now. Though most all are large blocks of product meant for special dispensing systems. |
Post# 502163 , Reply# 100   3/7/2011 at 12:13 (4,769 days old) by Pingmeep ()   |   | |
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@jerrod6 Preach it! If they did that and it cleaned well I would buy more of their stuff. The only problem is Tide means OBAs. And P&G is the company with "WHITE-ISH TO WOW IN ONE WASH" trademark :-( |
Post# 502188 , Reply# 101   3/7/2011 at 14:19 (4,769 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC)   |   | |
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These compact powders are beginning to show up all over town now.
One surprising store that I saw these in first was our grocery chain Bi-Lo, which had a weekend-only sale last weekend on 50 oz. liquid Gain and 31-40 load powders, each for $3.99. With a $1.00 coupon I had, it was CHEAP! I grabbed the last couple boxes of old-concentration Gain Original Fresh (though it is not the 'original' scent I remember from the late 80s to mid 90s). Within a few hours the store's shelves were picked absolutely clean of anything in that size Gain. Then I became temporarily empassioned, and checked several other stores as I was in their area, and found similar results that shelves were bare or almost so. As they re-stocked on Monday, powders began to show up in the new concentration. The little boxes remind me of Wisk PowerScoop from the 90s. At the same time I found Tide beginning to appear on the shelves too. I had no idea that when this stuff can be bought at Target and Wal-Mart for less, or so I thought, that grocery stores sold as much of this stuff as they do, even when not on sale (I can understand the weekend special causing a stir though). Finally, last night I went to a new Wal-Mart down the street. I was stunned to find prices only pennies cheaper, if at all, vs. the grocery or Target. In fact, Bi-Lo's standard price on liquid 50 oz Tide is cheaper than Wal-Mart. WM had Downy on an end-cap at about $.80 more than Target for the same stuff, also on a recent end-cap. That was surprising to say the least. One other grocery store had the new Surfs, boxes have a $1.00 peel-off coupon on them. Still haven't seen new powdered All or Era yet though. For me, bring back the Wisk Power-scoop, including the scent!!! Gordon |
Post# 503142 , Reply# 103   3/10/2011 at 23:28 (4,766 days old) by pinpoint22 ()   |   | |
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Yup, Arm & Hammer has caught on as well, just saw the new compact formulation myself. Looks like All is also expanding its powder selection with the Oxi Active and the Free, clear |
Post# 503290 , Reply# 105   3/11/2011 at 12:47 (4,765 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)   |   | |
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Post# 503294 , Reply# 106   3/11/2011 at 13:02 (4,765 days old) by jerrod6 (Southeastern Pennsylvania)   |   | |
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Do these new Downy scents have any hint of vanilla? |
Post# 503475 , Reply# 107   3/12/2011 at 08:50 (4,765 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)   |   | |
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Post# 503846 , Reply# 108   3/13/2011 at 13:43 (4,763 days old) by pinpoint22 ()   |   | |
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Speaking of fabric softeners, has anybody tried the new Purex Complete Crystals? The concept seems unique.. |
Post# 503935 , Reply# 109   3/13/2011 at 21:38 (4,763 days old) by danmantn (Tennessee)   |   | |
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I've refused to buy Tide for decades now as I can't stand the stench of their liquids...someone on here had posted that it smells like the old Tide powder, so I had to try. Making sure that I found simply "original" scent, I did a quick load. I'm not sure how close it is to the original as I was a little boy then, but it sure did bring back memories.
I was still suprised at how big the cup is...as someone previously mentioned, Amway and Fuller have had 1/8 and 1/4c doses since the 60s. This still seems huge. Never the less, it was nice to smell what seems like classic Tide coming from the wash basket. Anyone else that may be able to compare the scent? Does anyone know if the new compact Cheer has a different scent? |
Post# 503966 , Reply# 110   3/14/2011 at 06:39 (4,763 days old) by cehalstead (Charleston, WV)   |   | |
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It seems to me that the scent of new concentrated Tide is very close to that of my childhood. I bought the new Cheer, and can't quite decide if it is "classic" or "new"....anyone else have an opinion? |
Post# 504099 , Reply# 112   3/14/2011 at 17:38 (4,762 days old) by nmassman44 (Brooksville Florida)   |   | |
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Post# 504231 , Reply# 113   3/15/2011 at 09:21 (4,762 days old) by mysteryclock (Franklin, TN)   |   | |
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I just got a box of the Ultra Tide with Bleach HE (less than $12 @ Wal-Mart) and y'all are right, the "small" scoop is still way bigger than I was using with SA8 for years. Still, they rate the box I got at 63 loads (I think) at line "2" which seems like quite a bit of detergent. Based on how the Free and Clear HE liquid measured out, their load ratings seem very accurate and fair.
I've done two loads now and I have some observations: 1) Virtually zero suds, even on hot and when using line "2" with things that normally produce *lots* like bath towels. 2) Appears to rinse well - water on the glass during the last rinse on my Bosch is clear and bubble-free. 3) Very good at removing soil and whitening - now I understand why folks were raving about Tw/B all these years for the ground-in stuff!! Even the "house socks" are blazingly white. 4) VERY strong smell coming out of the washer, which really had me concerned. But surprisingly, the fragrance was pretty much completely gone once out of the dryer. Even my wife who vastly prefers unscented detergent described some towels coming out of the dryer as "smelling just like fresh laundry - not much of anything else", which is saying something. As long as nobody starts itching, I think we have a winner here. Once I'm out of the Free liquid I'm using I'll get a box of the Ultra powder to try. BTW - question for long-time Tide fans: I noticed that Ultra Powder and the Ultra Powder w/ Bleach both have the O2 bleach and the activator. So this begs the question... what does the "with Bleach" one have that's different? I'm thinking probably a whole gigantic amount *more* bleach & activator since the same size box is 63 loads instead of 80 for regular. |
Post# 504326 , Reply# 114   3/15/2011 at 17:23 (4,761 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 504483 , Reply# 116   3/16/2011 at 09:39 (4,761 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC)   |   | |
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Post# 504589 , Reply# 117   3/16/2011 at 17:01 (4,760 days old) by pinpoint22 ()   |   | |
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Bold is made by PG? Never knew that.. |
Post# 504594 , Reply# 118   3/16/2011 at 17:23 (4,760 days old) by pinpoint22 ()   |   | |
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@ KenmoreGuy64 I just researched it and they already have compacted this one as well. In fact, its available on Amazon.com. By the way, is Bold a good detergent? I've never tried it.. |
Post# 504672 , Reply# 119   3/16/2011 at 23:58 (4,760 days old) by Supersuds (Knoxville, Tenn.)   |   | |
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Post# 504739 , Reply# 120   3/17/2011 at 09:32 (4,760 days old) by DanManTN (Tennessee)   |   | |
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Post# 504749 , Reply# 121   3/17/2011 at 10:46 (4,760 days old) by joe_in_philly (Philadelphia, PA, USA)   |   | |
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Post# 505233 , Reply# 124   3/19/2011 at 17:38 (4,757 days old) by cehalstead (Charleston, WV)   |   | |
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I saw the powdered Era at the Family Dollar Store today. 120 load box for $10.00. Smells good. Didn't buy because I had just bought a 120 load box of concentrated Tide original the other day, but definitely will try it next. |
Post# 505240 , Reply# 125   3/19/2011 at 18:04 (4,757 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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Starting last week or so. Strange thing, unlike previous occasions when P&G rolled out a new product, the old did not go to any sort of discount. Near as one can see the older versions of Tide powder (both HE and non) simply were taken off shelves and replaced with new.
Odd, and also causes one to wonder where all the old product is going to end up. Have to say those little boxes are quite heavy for their size. *LOL* |
Post# 505241 , Reply# 126   3/19/2011 at 18:10 (4,757 days old) by CleanteamofNY ((Monroe, New York)   |   | |
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Post# 505243 , Reply# 127   3/19/2011 at 18:12 (4,757 days old) by CleanteamofNY ((Monroe, New York)   |   | |
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Post# 505248 , Reply# 128   3/19/2011 at 18:45 (4,757 days old) by CleanteamofNY ((Monroe, New York)   |   | |
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Post# 505294 , Reply# 132   3/20/2011 at 00:59 (4,757 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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Have a box of "ultra" Tide from the 1980's (see picture above), and it makes no mention of smell, orginal or otherwise.
Just took a whiff of the box (had to unwarp the plastic bag I've sealed it in), and the scent isn't like recent versions of Tide or TWB to Moi. Has rather a sweet bubble gum fragrance if one had to put a name to it. Am not planning on opening the packet for quite some time, so won't be able to tell anything more. Methinks P&G began slapping "Original Scent" or whatever on boxes of Tide after they began producing a score of different fragrances including none at all. L. |
Post# 505306 , Reply# 134   3/20/2011 at 04:10 (4,757 days old) by CleanteamofNY ((Monroe, New York)   |   | |
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Post# 505433 , Reply# 135   3/20/2011 at 17:03 (4,756 days old) by jerrod6 (Southeastern Pennsylvania)   |   | |
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Cleanteam... What does the first and then the last rinse look like? |
Post# 505459 , Reply# 136   3/20/2011 at 19:13 (4,756 days old) by CleanteamofNY ((Monroe, New York)   |   | |
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Post# 505477 , Reply# 137   3/20/2011 at 20:22 (4,756 days old) by ~sudsshane ()   |   | |
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Has been great. Rinses clean, the very first rinse. Keep in mind that many parts of NY have soft water. You may need to adjust the dosage if you are seeing too much suds. |
Post# 505524 , Reply# 139   3/21/2011 at 01:33 (4,756 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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It can only be that P&G has taken a page from EU,UK and other markets where they have already been selling "HE" detergents for ages, and decided to totally revamp Tide powder.
Rather than just the old top loading formula with a bit of anti-foaming agents added, it seems P&G went for a mortgage and we now have something on these shores that can compare to Persil. If good reports hold true over the long haul my days of importing German or French laundry detergents is over. Well maybe not, am that addicted to the scent of "Alpine Fresh" Ariel! *LOL* |
Post# 505593 , Reply# 140   3/21/2011 at 12:19 (4,756 days old) by DanManTN (Tennessee)   |   | |
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Post# 505621 , Reply# 141   3/21/2011 at 14:41 (4,755 days old) by pinpoint22 ()   |   | |
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I heard Consumer Reports is going to be testing these new compact formulas soon, so it'll be interesting to see the results. |
Post# 509066 , Reply# 142   4/3/2011 at 19:28 (4,742 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Well, I"m not ready for this thread to die yet. When I was at Sams today procuring my TurboTax, I got crazy and bought a box of the new Cheer Bright Clean Fresh Scent "designed specifically for HE machines". I hadn't noticed on the box my last visit the words "with clean rinse technology". While I was there, I noticed the Gain HE was no longer there. I also noticed the price on the Tide non-HE formula cmpacted powder was 50 cents more list than the sale price target has this week for it for $18.99. That's good information for the future. Unless something major happens, I probably won't be doing any laundry for 2 more weeks. I did major laundry marathon last weekend and got everything caught up as I transition from winter to summer wear. |
Post# 509187 , Reply# 143   4/4/2011 at 12:04 (4,742 days old) by dirtybuck (Springfield, MO)   |   | |
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At Walmart, Foca is now available for 3.22 a bag. And at one of the Big Lots, I saw bags of Roma. I forgot to look at the price and net ozs. Both are non-phosphate formulas. |
Post# 509881 , Reply# 145   4/7/2011 at 00:00 (4,739 days old) by thomasortega (El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles de Porciúncula)   |   | |
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\o/ Woooooo hooooooooooo Just like euro detergents. |
Post# 510020 , Reply# 148   4/7/2011 at 16:06 (4,738 days old) by joe_in_philly (Philadelphia, PA, USA)   |   | |
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Post# 510453 , Reply# 149   4/9/2011 at 16:23 (4,736 days old) by jerrod6 (Southeastern Pennsylvania)   |   | |
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What do the first and last rinses look like when using Tide He with bleach..any pics of these? |
Post# 510584 , Reply# 150   4/10/2011 at 08:07 (4,736 days old) by jerrod6 (Southeastern Pennsylvania)   |   | |
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I want to try this new Tide He with bleach if I can find it. Have you all tried using it on bright colors or are you just using it on white loads? |
Post# 510723 , Reply# 151   4/10/2011 at 19:48 (4,735 days old) by dirtybuck (Springfield, MO)   |   | |
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The non-ultra versions of the P&G powders are in the clearance area. On another note, I'll also have to try the "new" Tide With Bleach. |
Post# 510730 , Reply# 152   4/10/2011 at 20:09 (4,735 days old) by CleanteamofNY ((Monroe, New York)   |   | |
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Post# 510746 , Reply# 154   4/10/2011 at 21:49 (4,735 days old) by vacfanatic ()   |   | |
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Here is the pre wash water getting pretty dirty. |
Post# 510747 , Reply# 155   4/10/2011 at 21:50 (4,735 days old) by vacfanatic ()   |   | |
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Here is after the main wash drain - My Miele has an upset stomach I think... LOL |
Post# 510791 , Reply# 157   4/11/2011 at 07:03 (4,735 days old) by jerrod6 (Southeastern Pennsylvania)   |   | |
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Andrew are you using this Tide on everything or are you using something else for colors and darks? |
Post# 510812 , Reply# 158   4/11/2011 at 10:20 (4,735 days old) by joe_in_philly (Philadelphia, PA, USA)   |   | |
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Post# 510828 , Reply# 159   4/11/2011 at 12:58 (4,735 days old) by jerrod6 (Southeastern Pennsylvania)   |   | |
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Well I couldn't find Tide He with bleach at any store near me so I guess I will have to wait a while to try it. I did find Purex liquid with Zout made for He and regular washers so I will try that. |
Post# 510849 , Reply# 161   4/11/2011 at 15:09 (4,734 days old) by joe_in_philly (Philadelphia, PA, USA)   |   | |
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Post# 510879 , Reply# 162   4/11/2011 at 18:18 (4,734 days old) by danmantn (Tennessee)   |   | |
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Post# 510902 , Reply# 163   4/11/2011 at 19:36 (4,734 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 511027 , Reply# 164   4/12/2011 at 11:33 (4,734 days old) by jerrod6 (Southeastern Pennsylvania)   |   | |
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I could not find it at my 2 local stores, or Target, or Walmart - Walmart only had 3 boxes of any type of powder the rest were liquids. |
Post# 511118 , Reply# 166   4/12/2011 at 19:27 (4,733 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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The activated bleaching system developed by P&G starts at lower temperatures than those of Europe, and was initially designed for the dilute water conditions of top loading washers.
While TWB may be safe for laundering the off load of colours, I'd becareful about long term use on anything besides pastels and or bright colours such as pink, yellow, or light shades of blue. |
Post# 511130 , Reply# 167   4/12/2011 at 20:35 (4,733 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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