I know people will stick to one brand or another, but although Mom always used Tide, I just buy what's on sale. None of them seem to work any better than the other, although there are some generics that I haven't tried. I usually stick to liquid Purex because it's cheaper...
Tide still wins in cleaning contests! It has some kind of husks or some stuff in it, at least the powdered kind does. The problem with it is, it is hard on skin. It is a very harsh detergent.
Yes! Even the Tide free makes J and I both break out. It's wicked stuff!
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I have a scientific way of selecting a detergent. I go with the one I like the smell of. 🙂 Gain, original scent, with bleach has been my fav for years. Until I found it--it was Purex or Arm and Hammer. They both work just as well as Gain, but Gain smells better. Kind of peppery clean. (I hate florals on anything but flowers! And baby powder scent literally gags me. I like fresh and clean scents. Whatever that means.)
I am totally with you on the scents - powder scents are THE worst - they smell like pee to me. Gain smells wonderful, but J is alleric to perfumes, so no perfumed stuff for us. He was born with eczema.
I've used brands I wasn't crazy about, I pretty much just stick with Tide powder, original. But, I bought a bottle of All small and mighty, Free and Clear, or some such. In the white bottle. I use that on sheets because some show said it's the only one that kills dust mites. Does it? I don't know.
On Long Island I had a practically free source for Fab laundry detergent, I paid like a dollar a four pound box, by the case. Now I'm down to my last two boxes but since I got it for so little money for over 25 years I never questioned whether other brands were better. So, now that I have to buy laundry detergent just like the rest of the peasants which brand would you recommend... I'm open to powder, liquid, both.
Sheldon
Arm and Hammer free - it's hypoallergenic and does a great job on whites and colors as well, in all water temperatures. I sometimes throw in a dose of Oxyclean if I need to (kid stuff, mainly).
-L.
I've been using the oxy balls. Can't do better for simplicity, but there's no perfume, so I don't feel like my clothes are clean...I know it's silly, but I love that fresh scent.
obfood:
Lunch was gyoza, and a lot of them! With a sauce made from rice vinegar, soy sauce and tabasco (for lack of any other pepper other than black.)
-- "I'm thinking that if this dilemma grows any more horns, I'm going to shoot it and put it up on the wall."
On Long Island I had a practically free source for Fab laundry detergent, I paid like a dollar a four pound box, by the case. Now I'm down to my last two boxes but since I got it for so little money for over 25 years I never questioned whether other brands were better. So, now that I have to buy laundry detergent just like the rest of the peasants which brand would you recommend... I'm open to powder, liquid, both.
I use Kirkland (Costco brand) liquid. If I think something needs a cleaning "boost" I add a handful of borax powder (which is also a great all-purpose cleaner).
Lemon - scented ammonia is something I usually add to my laundry (except for that I bleach), it's a great all - round cleaner too...
I have a scientific way of selecting a detergent. I go with the one I like the smell of. 🙂 Gain, original scent, with bleach has been my fav for years. Until I found it--it was Purex or Arm and Hammer. They both work just as well as Gain, but Gain smells better. Kind of peppery clean. (I hate florals on anything but flowers! And baby powder scent literally gags me. I like fresh and clean scents. Whatever that means.)
I hate scents. I buy Planet because it has no added scent ingrediants.
Thats the rule in our house. Clean smells clean, not scented with "rain forest", "ocean breeze" or any other perfumes.
My wife prefers Liquid All unscented, but I can't tell any difference between any of the name brands, liquid or powder.
90% of the time I use powdered Tide. However, whatever I use, it is perfume and dye free. I dunno, those added ingredients make me itch around the waistband. Always had my finger in the waist of my slacks and scratching. Going perfume and dye free has kept me itch free!
According to my doc friends the scented detergents and fabric softeners /dryer scent sheets keep them in business.
According to my doc friends the scented detergents and fabric softeners /dryer scent sheets keep them in business.
I hope I never develop sensitivity to scented detergent. I don't go in for fabric softener, and I keep the house clean and aired out so that no "room fresheners" are necessary, but I like a little fresh scent in my clean clothes and bed linens and such.
I've used brands I wasn't crazy about, I pretty much just stick with Tide powder, original. But, I bought a bottle of All small and mighty, Free and Clear, or some such. In the white bottle. I use that on sheets because some show said it's the only one that kills dust mites. Does it? I don't know.
Any soap will kill dust mites.
-L.
That's not true. To kill dust mites you need to wash bedding in full hot water, and even that is not 100pct effective... if you wash in cold, warm, or even hot water the mites will survive unless you use one of the specially formulated laundry products (typically an additive used with your regular detergent), usually sold by an allergy/ respiratory products company. Of course if you have wall to wall carpeting then you're just wasting your time, effort, and money by treating bedding... it's just not possible to rid mites from wall to wall carpeting, they thrive in the underlayment.
I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their input. I guess the best I can do is to keep an open mind as I peruse the laundry products aisle as I compare... I tend towards name brands rather than look for bargains (cheap is expensive). I assume as with other products the major brand laundry product makers take turns placing their wares on sale... I will probably buy a few brands as they go on sale and compare. However I'm not going to concern myself much with the prices as I don't do too many loads of wash, perhaps 2-3 a week. And having softened water reduces my laundry detergent use by fully half, not to mention not ever needing any fabric softener. Anyone contemplating installing a water softening system should keep in mind that it will more than pay for itself in savings on all cleaning products (many you'll never buy again), plus time and energy, and with zero mineral build up and staining you'll never need to scrub/ scour bathroom fixtures again.
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On Long Island I had a practically free source for Fab laundry detergent, I paid like a dollar a four pound box, by the case. Now I'm down to my last two boxes but since I got it for so little money for over 25 years I never questioned whether other brands were better. So, now that I have to buy laundry detergent just like the rest of the peasants which brand would you recommend... I'm open to powder, liquid, both.
Sheldon
The Costco brand seems to be the best buy. See below:
The other problem is the stupid markets and greatly chenge the price from week to week. Like all comodities it's knowing waht is a great value and what is not. I've seen the liquid ALL giant liquid run for $16.00 to $9.99 for the same size, at least Kirkland (Costco) is more or less the same price all the time. One other recommendation is use less detergent than recommended on the box.
Dimtiri
"Topping Consumer Reports's list again for total value is Costco's kirkland Signature Ultra laundry detergent. Although it carries no PV/BV, it only costs 12¢/load. Also rated as a great buy was Wal-Mart's "Great Value ultra Glacier Breeze", which also costs 12¢/load."
Ob food: I made a plate of deviled eggs last night and just sampled them. Mmm, mmm good! Lots of seasoning, light on the mayo, Grey Poupon Country Style mustard, just enough paprika. And the mayo is Hellman's, of course! 😉
Yum! I add sweet pickle relish. I made a batch yesterday and accidentally added dill relish. Not so good.
-- "I'm thinking that if this dilemma grows any more horns, I'm going to shoot it and put it up on the wall."
As an educator you will have sealed your fate to be forever poor, very poor. Were you truly smart as you claim you'd realize that by being an owner operator of a beauty salon you will easily out earn a brain surgeon.
Sheldon
And then there are those of us who value happiness in a chosen carreer over monetary gain. How said for you that you don't.
-- "I'm thinking that if this dilemma grows any more horns, I'm going to shoot it and put it up on the wall."
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Sheldon said:
As an educator you will have sealed your fate to be forever poor, very poor. Were you truly smart as you claim you'd realize that by being an owner operator of a beauty salon you will easily out earn a brain surgeon.
Sheldon
And then there are those of us who value happiness in a chosen carreer over monetary gain. How said for you that you don't.
There is so much about Sheldon that is sad. Worst of all, he's deficient in fundamental humanity.
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cybercat said:
Ob food: I made a plate of deviled eggs last night and just sampled them. Mmm, mmm good! Lots of seasoning, light on the mayo, Grey Poupon Country Style mustard, just enough paprika. And the mayo is Hellman's, of course! 😉
Yum! I add sweet pickle relish. I made a batch yesterday and accidentally added dill relish. Not so good.
My husband LOVES sweet relish in his deviled eggs! I compromise and make it that way about half the time for him, as I prefer mine without. Eggs are good food!
On Long Island I had a practically free source for Fab laundry detergent, I paid like a dollar a four pound box, by the case. Now I'm down to my last two boxes but since I got it for so little money for over 25 years I never questioned whether other brands were better. So, now that I have to buy laundry detergent just like the rest of the peasants which brand would you recommend... I'm open to powder, liquid, both.
Sheldon
To bring it on topic, kitchen towels are probably the biggest challenge to clean. I stumbled across the following product by accident. There is nothing in a grocery/big box store that compares. It does a good job on wine and coffee stains on our towels. I'm brutal on white sox and it gets them clean with no bleach. It has a fragrance, but as the page says it's gone when the laundry is done. I'm sure you can find it, or similar at a janitorial or restaurant supply store.
Louise likes a bit of that perfume stink on her clothes so she uses whatever is on sale. But my stuff, and all the towels get washed with the good stuff. <g> The collars on my white shirts need to be pre-treated. I use a spray bottle with a 50/50 mix of water so it will go through the sprayer. It's much more effective than "Shout" or "Spray and Wash" No bleach is necessary.
As an educator you will have sealed your fate to be forever poor, very poor. Were you truly smart as you claim you'd realize that by being an owner operator of a beauty salon you will easily out earn a brain surgeon.
And then there are those of us who value happiness in a chosen carreer over monetary gain. How said for you that you don't.
What a hipocrite... you posted the following: "I just wanted something at the time that was quick and would earn me a lot of money". Moroon.
And some of us enjoy our means of income while still enjoying a substantial income... what prompts you to think someone can't have both... oh, I forgot, you're a moroon. I'm sure you won't become a teacher, as I'm sure you never worked as a licenced hairdresser... you are a MOROON!
I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their input. I guess the best I can do is to keep an open mind as I peruse the laundry products aisle as I compare... I tend towards name brands rather than look for bargains (cheap is expensive). I assume as with other products the major brand laundry product makers take turns placing their wares on sale... I will probably buy a few brands as they go on sale and compare. However I'm not going to concern myself much with the prices as I don't do too many loads of wash, perhaps 2-3 a week.
Sheldon
Try to buy the smallest size available until you find the one you really like. Even a small size will do enough loads so you can decide which is best for you.
