Comments on: Should You Buy Brand Name Detergent?

By: Julie

Julie — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 20:56:20 +0000

I worked at the Dial Corp in the 1980′s (they owned Purex Detergent then) and our research lab showed Tide and Cheer at the tops in performance. Purex was a price/value brand and did not perform as well at that time. In fact, the company knew that by adding fragrance (cheaper than increasing efficacy) they could make consumers believe it was working better.

By: Tishawn

Tishawn — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:50:31 +0000

This may sound funny but as a single person i always use 3 different types of detergents.Ill use any kind on my colors..ie..Sun,purex,oxydol,surf whatever.On my whites i tend to use mostly Mexican detergents.Ariel,Foca,Lirio.On my bedding i put them in our front loader in my building and i use Ecos detergent since it’s made for high efficiency front loaders..

I realize this seems like a lot but i cant seem to find one detergent that fits my needs for whites, colored or Front loaders.Yes im aware of Tide but thats so expensive and if you look at it my way you’ll see i always have detergent and seldomly ever run out!Hope this helps

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By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 22:13:00 +0000

I’m a wife of 4 kids and tide is too expensive. I use a wal-mart brand or if i get a break from my kids, i’ll use tide.

By: Arlene

Arlene — Sat, 31 Mar 2007 14:17:00 +0000

I love Tide! I always spend the extra dollar or two because I do think it’s worth it. Although, I am intrigued by the generic brands that received good ratings… I’ll tell you what I have become addicted to – Tide w/Downy! I was amazed the first time I used it because it really did the job of detergent plus fabric softener. Since I made the switch I quit buing fabric softener all together. Try it and you’ll be surprised!

By: AnneMarie

AnneMarie — Sat, 31 Mar 2007 01:48:00 +0000

I can be a bit of a laundry soap snob and I LOVE the Tide Lavendar & Vanilla detergent! I usually only use it on sheets/blankets/towels & mine & my daughters clothes. I like it for the scent, but my boys could care less!! Did ya happen to see Dynamo in that report? I always stock up on it when Meijer has it’s “buy one get two free” deal on it.

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 09:11:00 +0000

Great comments, ladies! Mama K- I agree extra chemicals do make me a bit nervous too. I actually have extremely sensitive skin (as does the rest of the family) and we all have done fine with the detergent switch. I did try the Aldi detergent and my husband had hives for weeks until we figured out what the problem was. That was pretty horrible.

Jena- The vinegar does act as a softener and helps reduce the static clean in your clothes. There is no scent left of the vinegar on the clothing either.

I hope that helps!

By: Jeana

Jeana — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 08:11:00 +0000

This is the third time recently I’ve seen the tip about vinegar. And I see how it would freshen, but does it eliminate static cling?

By: Mimi

Mimi — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 23:58:00 +0000

I love the new scented Tide! It is especially nice to sleep in sheets that have the scent.
Mimi

By: Ann @TheAssetEdge

Ann @TheAssetEdge — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 21:53:00 +0000

Great article Amy! Laundry detergent is currently on my shopping list, so I think I’ll try the Walmart brand this week!
Thanks,
ann