Tide Vs. Non-Enzyme Detergents

[mich]

Anyone else seen this little segment of the Current Advertising for Tide?

I mean, when you think about it, doesn't it seem, just excessive? Unless your jumping in mud puddles all day, or work at a oil rig, I highly doubt your Clothes really need such strong doses of detergent..

I mean, simple Surfactent Detergent like All or Purex, does a really good job at cleaning everyday lightly soiled clothes.

Honestly, I'm far from a "Green" or, "No Chemical" Person, but still, seeing this little part of there advertising is getting to me a little..

If that "other" detergent gets the Clothes looking fine, then what the hell is Tide doing with a 6 times more "powerful" dose..

I'm honestly interested to hear your opinions and views on this.

 

[laundromat]

I never liked Tide after they changed the original scent way back in the 70s.

 

[roscoe62]

Excessive

is just what it is since it has been changed, and I have not had any success trying to use it and getting it to rinse decently.
P&G can keep it thank-you.

 

[launderess]

Depending upon the brand

Many MOL and BOL liquid detergents contain lots of water, so in theory the "2x" or "ultra" versions of Tide or whatever detergents will pack more of a punch.

Will give Tide credit in that like Persil and other TOL laundry detergents it does contain highly active chemical mixes of enzymes, surfactants, and God only knows what else to deliver consistent results across a wide range of laundry problems.

Being as all that may, if one is speaking of very to only lightly soiled laundry then yes, most any detergent should do the job.

 

[retromania]

Enzymes

Do enzymes have an odor?

 

[launderess]

No, They Don't Per Se

Whatever scent one finds in laundry products are from the various chemicals added to give fragrance. Even unscented laundry products often have chemical or plant based perfumes to mask whatever pure "chemical" odor that otherwise results from the contents.

 

[retromania]

Thanks.

 

[frigilux]

I always opt to use a highly-rated detergent like Tide (or UK Persil Bio powder). I simply use a fraction of the recommended dose for lightly soiled loads.

 

[yogitunes]

P&G/Tide is just trying to justify their higher price....

granted, it is very good at a wide variety of stains......and like others have mentioned before, use less for lightly soiled or more for heavy soiled laundry...

if options allow....I buy a variety of whats on sale, for a variety of issues/stains....Tide for the heavy duty stuff....and some cheap brand for things like cleaning wrags or dog blankets...

a big factor for some, is all companies changed their formula's every now and then....and then allergic reactions can occur....Tide has changed as well, but it has been the only one that doesn't cause my partner to break out thru all the changes.....

not to mention, were dedicated to mostly one brand, but always like to try new stuff on the market....

 

[mich]

Thanks to a "Extreme Couponer" I have 30 something bottles of Tide HE in my basement closet. So, honestly, I kinda stick with Tide for everything..

However, while Vacationing last year, I didn't have Tide on me, and the Time Share supplied every room with boxes of Purex. Needless to say, I thought it did a really good job, even though nothing was covered in dirt or stains or anything.

I think, just using one thing gets really boring after a while though, and I like to switch up things.

 

[jerrod6]

I have purex detergents and I can't find a one that doesn't contain enzymes, so I don't know what brands they are comparing Tide to. It's not Purex but maybe a dollar store brand? Plus liquid tide couldn't possibly do that much better otherwise P&G would not be telling us to buy the Tide booster pacs to help it out--right?

 

[re563]

I agree with

Yogitunes.

I have been using Arm & Hammer with Oxi stain removers. It works just as well as Tide does and only Cost $8 for 81 loads, while Tide is $12 dollars for 64 loads. They are just try to justify their high price. I'm not buying it. I've also have very good/just as good results with All 3x.

 

[mich]

I was watching another commercial, and they said, One Scoop of Tide, has the power of more then 6 Scoops of the next leading brand plus oxi.

The commercial's other competing box, said "Baking Soda Brand" which gives me a good idea that there talking about Arm & Hammer..

I'll say this, the Purex plus Zout, smells really good.. However, it doesn't have Enzymes last time I checked :/

Ultra Purex Regular & Bleach Alternative also don't have Enzymes. :/ I actually like this though, as it's better to wash towels, without enzymes unless there heavily soiled.

 

[rolls_rapide]

I noticed that UK/European Ariel (after checking the ingredients online) has five enzymes. Protease, cellulase, lipase and two glycosidases. This cocktail is designed to target specific stain types. Enzymes act as catalysts, encouraging stains to break up more readily. Also, they can work at lower temperatures now, so that means cooler wash cycles and lower energy bills.

Henkel's Portuguese Persil apparently has glycosidase enzymes.