what is your favorite and why?
2006-10-17 06:30:18 · 12 answers · asked by Jep 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
I use a generic no name brand of detergent. Why? Because it is usually the same as those blended for Tide and such. As far as suds go they are not necessary for effective washing..it just means there are more phosphates and less surfactants in the chemistry. Increased suds were fashioned in the 50's and 60's as a visual way for housewives to see there clothes washing. You can actually wash with no suds at all. Phosphates , however , are bad for the envirronment.
2006-10-17 06:41:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
I used to use Oxydol, but I had a serious sewer backup, and Roto-Rooter told me it was because I used powdered detergent. So I switched to liquid Tide because it was the easiest to find at Sam's Club. I guess I never switched to anything else...it does a great job!
2006-10-17 14:44:04 · answer #2 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tide High Efficiency. It works well, I like the smell, and is made just for my High Efficiency washer and dryer. I like the Tide with Downy scents better, but they do not yet make a High Efficiency version. Arm and Hammer is also a very good brand if you do not have a high efficiency washer and dryer.
2006-10-17 13:38:41 · answer #3 · answered by trancegoddess2001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tide w/Febreeze in it - i recently tried it and it smells really nice, oh and Tide is always the detergent I use!
2006-10-17 13:37:31 · answer #4 · answered by thenakats 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally Tide with Bleach Alternative, but just bought Gain and it works fine.
Anything that will clean my clothes works for me
2006-10-17 14:01:21 · answer #5 · answered by socialkaj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been know to pre -wash with soap. but any detergent will do. cold water col ores and hot/warm for whites...
PS i hate to wash.
2006-10-17 17:13:57 · answer #6 · answered by TTFN 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tide with bleach alternative. It cleans REALLY well and doesn't fade colors. It also smell good to boot.
2006-10-17 13:37:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love Purex. It is very good and I just found out that they also make a detergent for babies which I didn't know!!!
Purex smells good, cleans well and it is also very inexpensive........
2006-10-17 13:40:35 · answer #8 · answered by Chynadoll 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i find that i look for the sales. no one has stood out from another for me. i am currently using 'tide - free'. seems okay.
2006-10-17 13:39:15 · answer #9 · answered by Curious in Seattle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gain because is smells so good!
2006-10-17 13:37:13 · answer #10 · answered by sdarp1322 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋