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Best/favorite laundry detergent
Does buying the more expensive laundry detergent really make a difference? I need someone who has really done their homework. What gets stuff the cleanest, doesnt leave much residue, smell.
I had a friend recomend Tide free and clear, was using Purex, mainly because it's cheaper.
TIA
Re: Best/favorite laundry detergent
When I first started doing laundry, I was using Gain and didn't like it...I switched to Tide and personally, I don't like it but by husband does. It doesn't get out all the stains, but maybe I'm expecting too much. I've heard that Method works well though...
On a side note, the best pre-wash stain treatment I've came across is OxyClean. It gets out blood, food, anything you can imagine.
BFP 2/17/12 EDD 10/24/12 MM/C 3/22/12 D&C 3/27, 4/4, 4/9
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I used to use All Free and Clear and switched to Tide Free and Clear (and the Cold water version) last fall.
I started thinking something was wrong with my washing machine because the stains weren't coming out of my kids' clothes, even with pre-treating. I bought a Clorox solution for cleaning the washer but that didn't work either.
So before I got all gung ho about getting a new washer (I really want one!) I decided to try switching detergents first.
I went back to the All Free and Clear with Oxy and it's been night and day.
I liked the Tide in the beginning - I don't know what happened there, but to answer your question about more expensive detergents, I honestly don't know. I'd recommend comparing the ingredient list and the % of active ingredient and that should help answer your question.
I prefer a Free and Clear so that limits my options, but my mom has used Wisk and seems to like it. I'm pretty sure that's normally cheaper than Tide and All.
I've been using Tide, but love the smell of Gain!
A local grocery store has a store brand called Bravo. When I'm in town I try to pick some up it smells so good.
I used Tide for years and years.
Now I usually make my own, but when I'm lazy I'll use Method Free and Clear, which I do like.
My MIL uses Gain, and I LOVE the way her laundry smells, but DH and DD are both allergic to any scents, so I can't use it myself.