Jim: got a 4 pound plastic bag of Ariel powder-haven't tried it yet.Did get a box of "Zote" flakes-tried that works quite well-the smell is strong would be good for other things besides clothes.Will go to Ollies at some point and get some of the Ariel they carry.The new WalMart has the Ariel powder and Zote.They also have Zote in bars if you want it that way instead of flakes as I got.