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A Question about Detergents
Last post Thu, Sep 8 2011 7:38 PM by mesutt. 13 replies.
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Brandy


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A Question about Detergents
Janeanne writes in with a question about which brand is best for her laundry. Can you help? Do the more expensive laundry detergents like liquid Tide tend to
preserve color in clothes better than the cheaper detergents, like Era
or All?
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rolo



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Re: A Question about Detergents
I have never used Tide. I wash in cold water only, with certain fabrics turned inside out. I also don't use the dryer to dry the cloting bone dry--I do a short fluff and hang shirts, slacks to dry on hangers. This seems to work, although, over time, there is fading due to heavy use and very frequent laundering.
Can you google online and see if you can access a Consumer Report review of detergents that claim to perserve color?
Lorrie
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sissy



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Re: A Question about Detergents
rolo:
I have never used Tide. I wash in cold water only, with certain fabrics turned inside out. I also don't use the dryer to dry the cloting bone dry--I do a short fluff and hang shirts, slacks to dry on hangers. This seems to work, although, over time, there is fading due to heavy use and very frequent laundering.
Can you google online and see if you can access a Consumer Report review of detergents that claim to perserve color?
Rolo I pretty much do the same almost like you half the time its on a clothes line called the bathroom shower rail . Some detergents like era is good so is tempiture all and cheer and tide I only use tide with bleach in it to get the whites done most detergents are good some bad only thing cost and comon sence and vineager mom still does this.
chrissanne
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23456


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Re: A Question about Detergents
A long time ago I read in consumer reports that Tide was the best laundry detergent at getting clothes clean. I've been brand loyal ever since. I stock up when there are sales and coupons. I also use only a small amount for each load. Probably about 1/3 of cup for a large load and less than 1/4 for small loads. I big jug from Costco goes a long way...
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GerryK


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Re: A Question about Detergents
I found that powder detergents leave a residue that makes clothes greyer or faded-looking. I now use Tide (liquid) because I do think it makes a difference. The advice about vinegar is good, and another colour preservative is salt. Quilters will tell you to soak your fabric in salt and vinegar to keep the colours from running (maybe 1/2 cup salt and/or a cup of vinegar). It works on clothes as well as cloth. But it is an extra step, and I don't generally do that unless it's something red or blue, which seem to be the colours likeliest to run.That will prevent everything else from picking up the colour.
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grame



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Re: A Question about Detergents
DH is allergic to Tide, and powdered detergents are out because we have a septic tank. I prefer Gain, tried some others that were cheaper but it seems like I used so much more that there wasn't any savings.
I declare to you that woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself, and there I take my stand. ~Susan B. Anthony
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Juneflower


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Re: A Question about Detergents
Consumer Reports did rate Tide best. The bride uses it. I use hypo-allergenics for my clothes, and Sun--a cheaper brand well-rated by CR--for motel laundry. Doctor told me NO powdered detergent whatever. I am afraid to use homemade on the commercial loads because nobody wants to sleep on yellow or grey sheets!
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Brandy


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Re: A Question about Detergents
My experience with detergents is that some work better than others at removing stains andkeeping whites less dingy.I have never noticed a difference in the colors.
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