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Post# 971941 , Reply# 1   12/6/2017 at 11:58 (2,303 days old) by johnrk (BP TX)   |   | |
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that this subject causes more arguments than it settles. We just had a cold front come in overnight in the Houston area. It's rainy, dreary, chilly and a great day for nesting- |
Post# 971947 , Reply# 2   12/6/2017 at 12:16 (2,303 days old) by washman (o)   |   | |
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A&H liquid along with lemon scented ammonia |
Post# 971951 , Reply# 4   12/6/2017 at 13:07 (2,303 days old) by IowaBear (Cedar Rapids, IA)   |   | |
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"Tide Plus Bleach Powder" is the official name according to P&G.
It used to be at my local grocery store but I can only find it at Walmart now. Would prefer an unscented version but it's relatively mild and mostly gone once the clothes are dry.
$13 for a 53 load box, but I use less than the recommended amount on small or lightly soiled loads.
Happy with this until it disappears or P&G changes it for the worse somehow.
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Post# 971957 , Reply# 5   12/6/2017 at 13:51 (2,303 days old) by Joeekaitis (Rialto, California, USA)   |   | |
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Post# 971960 , Reply# 7   12/6/2017 at 14:13 (2,303 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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Though rather mild, the stuff does release oxygen when mixed with water. No where near powerful as sodium percarbonate or perborate, but there you are then.
Borateem was sold for ages as the "borax bleacher", which supposedly was a gentle alternative to chlorine or even "all fabric" bleaches. While borax probably is safe for most colors and or colorfast wash; yes, I'd be careful around darks. More so if using it in warm or even hot water frequently. |
Post# 971964 , Reply# 8   12/6/2017 at 14:37 (2,303 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY)   |   | |
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big bucket. I like it much better than the Costco HE powder. I'm actually on my 2nd bucket I've been using it for a long time along with Lemon ammonia in lights and colors. I think it does a GREAT job overall. I did miss a shirt that had an oily stain on it that didn't come all the way out, but that same thing happens with expensive detergents too. Next time I wash it usually a little dish soap on the oily spot gets it out - or Spray n Wash.
About the fading - I haven't really noticed this but I haven't really been paying that much attention - so more fading could be a possibility. |
Post# 971970 , Reply# 9   12/6/2017 at 15:26 (2,303 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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Post# 971977 , Reply# 11   12/6/2017 at 15:49 (2,303 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)   |   | |
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1. Persil ProClean 2 In 1: Daily driver
2. Rosalie's Zero Suds: Bath linens 3. Perwoll Intensive Black: Black loads 4. Ariel: Occasionally; just for fun This post was last edited 12/06/2017 at 19:15 |
Post# 971978 , Reply# 12   12/6/2017 at 15:54 (2,303 days old) by ea56 (Cotati, Calif.)   |   | |
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I’ve been using Persil 2 in1 ProClean for the past couple of weeks. I had been using Tide Ultra Stain Release Liquid and I liked it too, but the Persill seems to clean noticably better, especially on whites. I also really like the scent of the Persil.
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Post# 971981 , Reply# 13   12/6/2017 at 15:56 (2,303 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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Post# 971987 , Reply# 14   12/6/2017 at 16:18 (2,303 days old) by Whatsername (Denver, CO)   |   | |
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Post# 971990 , Reply# 15   12/6/2017 at 16:51 (2,303 days old) by philcobendixduo (San Jose)   |   | |
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Ultra Clean "Refreshing Scent" liquid detergent.
I think they recently changed either the scent of this detergent or the formula. This detergent now has such a STRONG scent that even clothes (whites) that have been bleached REEK of fragrance. I will try the "scent free" formula next time as I don't care for this new scent at all! |
Post# 972006 , Reply# 16   12/6/2017 at 18:09 (2,303 days old) by washabear (Maryland)   |   | |
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Sears Ultra Plus Stain-Fighting Formula in the green box. One box lasts me several years. Works very well in my Frigemore. |
Post# 972015 , Reply# 17   12/6/2017 at 19:04 (2,303 days old) by askolover (South of Nash Vegas, TN)   |   | |
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Post# 972030 , Reply# 18   12/6/2017 at 19:59 (2,303 days old) by Dermacie (my forever home (Glenshaw, PA))   |   | |
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Post# 972048 , Reply# 20   12/6/2017 at 21:45 (2,303 days old) by speedqueen (Metro-Detroit)   |   | |
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Tide Powder. I currently have a box of Tide powder Mountain Spring, but I will go back to regular because Mountain Spring powder doesn't have the same scent as the liquid version, which is the same as old original. I also keep liquid around for pre-treating stains
I had a box of the oxygen bleach version but I found it wasn't worth the extra cost despite the fact we have white towels. Regular works just fine. I usually have some Oxydol too but currently have some dollar store 1 cup formula detergent. The directions for front load machines actually says to start with 1/3 of a cup and add until suds are half way up the window. I cannot imagine what would happen if someone actually followed that in an HE front loader. I bought it for the entertainment. |
Post# 972050 , Reply# 21   12/6/2017 at 22:03 (2,303 days old) by Spacedogb (Lafayette, LA)   |   | |
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Ariel Powder in my Neptune |
Post# 972055 , Reply# 22   12/6/2017 at 22:33 (2,303 days old) by LordKenmore (The Laundry Room)   |   | |
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My most recent detergent supply was Tide Purclean. It seemed to work well enough for my needs, and I can see buying more. Except...I have a tendency of buying something different each time. I do return to products that work well for me...but I don't have loyalty of buying that detergent and only that detergent forever and ever and ever. |
Post# 972057 , Reply# 23   12/6/2017 at 22:39 (2,303 days old) by LordKenmore (The Laundry Room)   |   | |
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The more the better. I'm a little surprised by some of them, thought maybe the natural bio products (ie..Seventh Generation, etc.) would be listed since there's been a push in advertising and marketing on tv.
It doesn't seem like many people here have mentioned using Seventh Generation during my time here.
I've used Seventh Generation and other such products, and they seemed to work OK for me. But I used warm water, and my laundry is typically freshening, not really dirty loads. Seventh Generation is priced like Tide, but does not have that cleaning power. At one time, I used it regularly, anyway, because I tend to like natural products. But I quit due to the cost.
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Post# 972066 , Reply# 24   12/6/2017 at 23:59 (2,303 days old) by Supersuds (Knoxville, Tenn.)   |   | |
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I use the Persil Perls on whites, and either unscented Persil or Tide liquid for much else. However, I've also been running through some of my old detergent stash. Here are the empty boxes from the last year and a half (obviously I didn't use the Spic and Span on clothing).
Of the older detergents here, I liked Drive and White King D the best. The AD was virtually useless, but it was REALLY old. Overall, it was surprising how well many of these oldies still performed. |
Post# 972068 , Reply# 25   12/7/2017 at 00:57 (2,303 days old) by mrsalvo (New Braunfels Texas)   |   | |
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John, oh did you ever bring back memories I thought I had forgotten with White King D. Totally forgot about that detergent. Had a very distinctive smell. Good call. And you are right, it cleaned well from what I remember in 2nd grade!!! |
Post# 972072 , Reply# 26   12/7/2017 at 02:20 (2,303 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)   |   | |
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Eddie-- Glad you tried Persil ProClean 2 in 1 and have been getting great results with it. I used Tide Ultra Stain Release in HE front-loaders with excellent results, but found it lost cleaning power in the top-loading Speed Queen. I finished the jug on lightly soiled loads. Been a Tide man for many years, but the Persil 2 in 1 fares much better in the SQ's large volume of water.
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Post# 972080 , Reply# 27   12/7/2017 at 04:31 (2,303 days old) by MrAlex (London, UK)   |   | |
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Post# 972091 , Reply# 28   12/7/2017 at 06:11 (2,303 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD)   |   | |
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Rosalie's Zero Suds. I like the Persil 2 in 1 liquid. I use STPP with both. |
Post# 972095 , Reply# 29   12/7/2017 at 07:09 (2,303 days old) by abcomatic (Bradford, Illinois)   |   | |
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Sears in the orange box. |
Post# 972096 , Reply# 30   12/7/2017 at 07:11 (2,303 days old) by abcomatic (Bradford, Illinois)   |   | |
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Sears in the orange box. |
Post# 972100 , Reply# 31   12/7/2017 at 07:29 (2,303 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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Post# 972104 , Reply# 32   12/7/2017 at 08:10 (2,303 days old) by polkanut (Wausau, WI )   |   | |
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I recently bought a 40lb bucket of lemon laundry detergent from Wausau Chemical. It has 34.5% STPP by weight. Very little suds, but cleans very nicely. We're also using Sears detergent in the orange box.
www.wausauchemical.com/productsQU... |
Post# 972146 , Reply# 33   12/7/2017 at 13:26 (2,302 days old) by mjg0619 (Scranton, Pennsylvania)   |   | |
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My everyday detergent is Tide HE Turbo Powder, Original Scent. It performs beautifully in my old school top loader but also does equally well in the front loaders I've used at the laundromat for heavy loads.
My mother prefers Tide "Original" liquid, so there is always a jug of that sitting on top of the dryer as well. I like Persil ProClean Original for towels, jeans, and other heavy loads. It does froth a bit, so I tend to use less of it. I absolutely love the scent of this one. It's simply fresh. Work clothes get half a scoop of BIZ thrown in for good measure. For fabric softener, I use just a small drop in the cap of Snuggle Blue Sparkle with the rest of the dispenser filled up with water. It leaves just enough of a pleasant scent behind without being overbearing. I don't use softener every time or with every load. Towels get softener every other wash, my regular cottons get it every other or every third wash. I think the only thing I use it with every time is my jeans, but those don't get washed too terribly often these days since I don't wear them much. |
Post# 972220 , Reply# 36   12/7/2017 at 20:16 (2,302 days old) by jamiel (Detroit, Michigan and Palm Springs, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 972266 , Reply# 37   12/7/2017 at 23:41 (2,302 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)   |   | |
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Have a big pile of detergents to give to charity this season...I do that this time of year every year. I enjoy buying this stuff too much but can't use it as fast as I would like, so I donate 12-18 bottles or boxes to a couple charities including the Ronald McDonald house in Charlotte.
I am currently using an old non-ultra Tide w/bleach powder in Clean Breeze scent, and a Tide w/Downy liquid, as well as Ajax pods. I expect to finish the Ajax this weekend and start my last bottle of Total Care Tide liquid. Gordon |
Post# 972296 , Reply# 39   12/8/2017 at 06:10 (2,302 days old) by polkanut (Wausau, WI )   |   | |
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Here's page 2 of the MSDS for the detergent from Wausau Chemical giving the breakdown of % by weight of each ingredient.
Sodium Carbonate 497-19-8 51.7%
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Post# 972304 , Reply# 40   12/8/2017 at 07:39 (2,302 days old) by joeypete (Concord, NH)   |   | |
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I like to try different detergents, but lately have been alternating between Persil Fresh Scent and some variant of Tide. Usually go for Tide because it's on sale or has coupons more often. I loved Wisk, but obviously it's not available any longer. Right now I'm using Tide PurClean and I think it's fantastic! Cleans very well and smells good. Gain now has a "naturals" line so I may try that too. I have a bag of Mexican Ariel waiting for me next. I LOVE the smell of it. Have to see how well it cleans...and it's wicked cheap.
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Post# 972323 , Reply# 41   12/8/2017 at 08:55 (2,301 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)   |   | |
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Lawrence-- I had great luck using pods in front-loaders and they are very convenient in situations like yours. Much easier than lugging a jug around.
Have been tempted to try them in the top-loading SQ. While I have my own washer and dryer in this apartment building, they're in a common area and our hours are restricted to 7:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. I find myself using the delay start feature a lot, so that a load is washed and ready for the dryer when I get home, which is sometimes later than 10:00. The dryer, fortunately is very quiet, so no one has complained when I run it after hours. Everyone on my floor would hear the washer's hum, so I always make sure it will complete the cycle by 10:00. ANYWAY... I often think a pod or two at the bottom of the tub would be better than having fabrics in contact with full-strength liquid detergent for 8-12 hours before the cycle finally begins. |
Post# 972360 , Reply# 43   12/8/2017 at 11:14 (2,301 days old) by lakewebsterkid (Dayton, Ohio)   |   | |
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I forgot to mention, my next detergent will likely be Cheer powder. It is very similar to Tide powder but does not contain the OBAs. It doesn't make sense to buy three detergents when one can simply replace them all! |
Post# 972609 , Reply# 46   12/9/2017 at 16:01 (2,300 days old) by LordKenmore (The Laundry Room)   |   | |
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Lawrence/Maytagbear--sorry to hear about losing the Maytag set! I know you really liked that set. Hope the new place will over all work out for you.
As for pods in apartment living, I've heard this before. On another forum, a college student praised pods for their convenience in his dorm laundry.
I'm not sure it's something I'd do (and this is only speaking for me, myself). I am such a control freak in the laundry room that I'd probably hate programmed doses! Plus I frankly think carrying detergent is (again speaking for me) the least of the coin operated laundry hassle. |
Post# 972622 , Reply# 47   12/9/2017 at 16:19 (2,300 days old) by LordKenmore (The Laundry Room)   |   | |
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Post# 972629 , Reply# 48   12/9/2017 at 16:45 (2,300 days old) by AquaCycle (West Yorkshire, UK)   |   | |
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Splosh powder and EcoZone liquid
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Post# 972655 , Reply# 49   12/9/2017 at 18:35 (2,300 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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Post# 972657 , Reply# 50   12/9/2017 at 18:36 (2,300 days old) by Imperial70 (MA USA)   |   | |
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Tandil by ALDI for whites and some colored items. Woolite Laundry Detergent for darks and delicates. |
Post# 972750 , Reply# 51   12/10/2017 at 07:30 (2,300 days old) by GRWasher_expert (Athens)   |   | |
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Skip or Ariel bio powder+some oxy powder for whites and light coloureds, Omo, Neo-mat or Essex liquid for dark coloreds and delicates. |
Post# 972847 , Reply# 52   12/10/2017 at 15:43 (2,299 days old) by Paulc (Edinburgh, Scotland)   |   | |
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I’ve been using Nellie’s laundry soda and the brightener for a good few months now. It’s wonderful stuff. Cleans great, gets rid of odours , rinses completely clear and leaves everything really soft.
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Post# 973182 , Reply# 53   12/12/2017 at 06:36 (2,298 days old) by joeypete (Concord, NH)   |   | |
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Post# 973243 , Reply# 54   12/12/2017 at 14:01 (2,297 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)   |   | |
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Post# 1017034 , Reply# 56   12/6/2018 at 06:50 (1,939 days old) by DaveAMKrayoGuy (Oak Park, MI)   |   | |
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Right now, in my dishwasher, these, alternating between scents:
I had Cascade or Finish gels, which were twice as many, and also a couple boxes of, alternating between the two, with even as often as I do my kitchenware, I had a lot of, marked down from when I used to work at Walmart, and as in the more you buy, the more you save, as the large sizes these were, were priced like the smaller... So, these, are almost, as many--likely to be a year, as opposed to YEARS, bought (also on sale) at my job at Kroger... And they, along with my DW, do, do a good job! -- Dave
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