Thread Number: 96630  /  Tag: Detergents and Additives
Tide Professional Laundry Detergent
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Post# 1214080   9/7/2024 at 17:34 by chetlaham (United States)        

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So after someone mentioned it, I decided to give Tide Professional a try.

 

Anyone else try Tide Professional? How does it work? Is it worth the price of $42.92? Does the stain removing power live up to its claim?  

 

I decided to go ahead and give it a try. Been doing lots of laundry lately so I said why not. I figured a commercial grade machine deserves commercial grade detergent.  


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Post# 1214081 , Reply# 1   9/7/2024 at 17:38 by luxflairguy (Wilmington NC)        

Chet! There's LOTS about it in the archives! How about searching there first? We do not need another thread started over this!

Post# 1214083 , Reply# 2   9/7/2024 at 17:51 by GELaundry4ever (Nacogdoches, TX, USA)        
tide professional

I've never tried it. It would be interesting to try. How does it smell? I wonder if its rival Persil has a professional version.

Post# 1214084 , Reply# 3   9/7/2024 at 17:55 by chetlaham (United States)        

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Well, if I posted this to an old thread I'd be accused of resurrection, which I've read as being highly discouraged by other.


Post# 1214085 , Reply# 4   9/7/2024 at 17:56 by chetlaham (United States)        

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Jerome, it smells nice- not to pungent but not to weak! Its tolerable, better than regular liquid HE tide if you ask me! I'll do some loads and report back to you!


Post# 1214111 , Reply# 5   9/8/2024 at 06:23 by donprohel (I live in Munich - Germany, but I am Italian)        
Resurrect old or give birth to new?

If you open a new thread, someone complains.

If you resurrect an old thread, someone complains.

Not seldom, they are the same members.


Post# 1214127 , Reply# 6   9/8/2024 at 11:19 by panasonicvac (Northern Utah)        

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I've read on the other thread that this new Tide Professional at least for the powder smells the same as Tide Ultra OXI. If that's the case, I'll pass because I've smelled Ultra OXI before and the scent is too strong for me. I'm looking into going back of using powder and so far I like using Kirkland the best because it doesn't leave a scent behind.

Post# 1214128 , Reply# 7   9/8/2024 at 11:25 by chetlaham (United States)        

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Just did a load, it smells like summer rain at the end of the cycle. Light, gentle, yet crisp. I'll see how it is after the dryer.


Post# 1214131 , Reply# 8   9/8/2024 at 11:33 by qsd-dan (West)        
I've smelled Ultra OXI before and the scent is too stron

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I have found Ultra Oxi to be Tides lightest scented detergent that I have come across. All of their liquids are dangerously potent.

Post# 1214149 , Reply# 9   9/8/2024 at 15:04 by eronie (Flushing Michigan)        

Why do you two bring up the same shit over an over again?
Im not going to renew my membership because of you two. I used to enjoy this site but no more because of the trivial bullshit over an over.


Post# 1214151 , Reply# 10   9/8/2024 at 15:55 by thomasortega (El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles de Porciúncula)        

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Again this thing about old threads?

If somebody revives old thread, a bunch of people complain as if it would make their arms fall.

If somebody creates a new thread, people also complain.

Are we turning into a group of grumpy and intolerant Karens?

It's coming to a point that I'm starting to think people here don't want to interact at all or there's something happening on the background with the same group of people joining forces to bully 2 or 3 specific members.


Nobody is forced to comment on every single thread, nobody is forced to even click on the thread and read it. If you see the subject line or the date and you think It's not relevant or interesting FOR YOU, just keep scrolling.


By the way, I didn't see when somebody posted about tide professional before. If it wasn't for THIS thread, I probably wouldn't know this product exists. And I thank the person who posted it? I may try it and come back to share my opinions. Then what? The group of Karens will start saying shouldn't share MY opinions because somebody else already did it?


Post# 1214164 , Reply# 11   9/8/2024 at 18:31 by MattL (Flushing, MI)        

Simple solution just block.  I have and 95% of the crap that irritated me is gone. Don't even see threads started by blocked  people.


Post# 1214175 , Reply# 12   9/8/2024 at 23:16 by GELaundry4ever (Nacogdoches, TX, USA)        
tide ultra oxi

I've tried the Tide ultra oxi+odor power pods and needless to say, I don't like the smell. It smells like nasty chemicals. I have a love/hate relationship with P&G who can't just leave well enough alone. Persil advanced clean smells better in my opinion, which leaves a more enjoyable scent. It leaves more of a citrus scent. I've also sworn off downy April fresh which smells like hair spray. I use Snuggle blue sparkle which has a woody scent that smells more pleasant like Persil does. I did laundry yesterday on the settings I'd typically use.

Post# 1214177 , Reply# 13   9/9/2024 at 00:41 by panasonicvac (Northern Utah)        
Interesting

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It seemed like Ultra OXI was much stronger coming out of it's box unlike Tide Original and Tide Mountain Spring that I've smelled plus used before (both powder). But definitely not as strong as Tide OXI in liquid, I have some and I really don't like that stuff. If Tide Professional smelled exactly like Ultra OXI in liquid, certainly won't buy it.

Regarding the drama that's happening around here. Matt's suggestion simply worked for me, I'm grateful our webmaster Robert allows us that feature. Thomas has also made an excellent point, I know I don't open up threads that doesn't seem interesting enough to me.


Post# 1214218 , Reply# 14   9/9/2024 at 13:21 by Gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA)        

After reading about the Tide Professional in the past post, I tried the Tide Ultra Oxy powder. It has changed the way I do my laundry. I am very impressed with the results.
I find the fragrance rinses out well, and have no problem with the very light remainder.


Post# 1214222 , Reply# 15   9/9/2024 at 13:32 by qsd-dan (West)        

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"I find the fragrance rinses out well, and have no problem with the very light remainder."

My results are the same as yours but we're using older machines that rinse much better than new ones. That could be the missing link.


Post# 1214285 , Reply# 16   9/10/2024 at 00:02 by Maytag85 (Sean A806)        

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Regular Tide powdered detergent with a combination of a Whirlpool, especially an older Whirlpool with a Super Surgilator with built in temperatures will get those stains out.

Post# 1214300 , Reply# 17   9/10/2024 at 07:53 by chetlaham (United States)        

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Dan, that, and I think Tide Professional Powder rinses out better. I almost feel like there is some type of "rinse aid" in Tide Professional that helps with rinsing. For example, I had lots of froth in the wash water. I was getting ready for a second rinse. I rotated the dial up to light wash in order to get an automatic second rinse. To my surprise the warm water in the first rinse was mostly clear with only a few ribbons of very thin suds at the top. I could have easily skipped the rest. Next time I will. This detergent definitely enhances rinsing. Which is a cause for celebration. I can dose generously, with lots of froth, then rinse confidently without extra water. Its like this detergent was made for Speed Queen LOL!

 

And oh, the sent was not detectable out of dryer while no other odors were noticeable. Just a soft and mildly sterile smell. I think I'm might be falling in love again.


Post# 1214334 , Reply# 18   9/10/2024 at 17:22 by wayupnorth (On a lake between Bangor and Bar Harbor, Maine)        

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I would buy regular old Tide powder to do laundry, dishes and more, just like my mother did.

Post# 1214417 , Reply# 19   9/11/2024 at 09:19 by chetlaham (United States)        

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Do they still manufacturer regular old Tide Powder? (forgive my ignorance)

 

 

I remember Panthera explaining how old Tide was soap and could be used for dishes, floors, BBQs, ect.

 

 


Post# 1214423 , Reply# 20   9/11/2024 at 11:30 by Maytag85 (Sean A806)        

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They do sell regular Tide, it’s called Tide powdered detergent.

Post# 1214438 , Reply# 21   9/11/2024 at 13:41 by chetlaham (United States)        

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All the ones I see have an "HE" symbol on them. Is that the same thing?


Post# 1214445 , Reply# 22   9/11/2024 at 14:52 by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        
I was amazed

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at what it can do to skid mark whities in COLD water, but then I used my stash of DASH

 


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Post# 1214498 , Reply# 23   9/11/2024 at 23:46 by GELaundry4ever (Nacogdoches, TX, USA)        
HE symbol

If it has an HE symbol, you would think it would have a low-sudsing formula.

Post# 1214585 , Reply# 24   9/12/2024 at 22:30 by petek (Ontari ari ari O )        

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The box does have a HE logo on it. The included measuring cup has 5 graduation marks. It states 155* . The asterisk refers to 155 Medium size loads. A medium size load is shown as level 1. A large load is level 3 and a HE full size load is level 5. Oddly the pictograms for this show only a top loader. Sort of makes it confusing. I find level 2 or thereabouts sufficient for my needs with my LG front loader. As well I still find the fragrance too strong for my liking even with an optional second rinse so I'm definitely not using it on bedding. I can see why people who don't mind fragrances like it though because it does work well.


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