mrcleanjeans
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All right, the contest begins, who likes liquid detergent and who likes powder?
LIQUID OR POWDER
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jmirawm
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Liquid
I like liquid detergent better because it is dispensed much better and completely. A powder just isn't all flushed out of the dispenser. I quickly started using liquid detergent when I realized this. (Kenmore 90 series / triple dispenser)
I like liquid detergent better because it is dispensed much better and completely. A powder just isn't all flushed out of the dispenser. I quickly started using liquid detergent when I realized this. (Kenmore 90 series / triple dispenser)
I like powdered because it seems to last longer than the liquid.But powdered detergent seems to be getting more scarce as the liquids are starting to dominate the store shelves here.
Liquid
I use strictly liquid in my Maytag Neptune FL, but, use OxyClean powder at times along with the liquid detergent instead of bleach.
I use strictly liquid in my Maytag Neptune FL, but, use OxyClean powder at times along with the liquid detergent instead of bleach.
liquid detergent for me
I prefer liquids myself. I have heard that powders clean better, however my clothes don't get that soiled. I haven't done a real analysis in awhile to determine which is more cost -effective. That not being the only consideration with me, I prefer the convenience of a liquid.
I prefer liquids myself. I have heard that powders clean better, however my clothes don't get that soiled. I haven't done a real analysis in awhile to determine which is more cost -effective. That not being the only consideration with me, I prefer the convenience of a liquid.
We use Tide HE liquid in our Frigidaire FL. We have noticed that a 100 oz bottle lasts much longer with the FL than the same bottle of Regular Tide lasted when we had the TL. We do an average of 5-7 loads a week.
I perfer powder. They last longer and are much more economical to use. I have recently went to Sears, utlra plus powders they have are very cheap and desolve very quickly. My favorite is Tide HE powder, the Tide HE liquid, But Sears seems to clean just as well and is a fraction of the price.
kenmore1978
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incomplete flushing of powder in Triple Dispenser
"I like liquid detergent better because it is dispensed much better and completely. A powder just isn't all flushed out of the dispenser. I quickly started using liquid detergent when I realized this. (Kenmore 90 series / triple dispenser)"
Hmm, never had that problem in my '78 LK, powder always flushed completely out of the dispenser. Are you getting adequate water flow to the dispenser?
I used to have no preference for powder or liquid, but lately have been using Xtra liquid because of price, ease of measuring, and it takes up less space in storage cabinet.
"I like liquid detergent better because it is dispensed much better and completely. A powder just isn't all flushed out of the dispenser. I quickly started using liquid detergent when I realized this. (Kenmore 90 series / triple dispenser)"
Hmm, never had that problem in my '78 LK, powder always flushed completely out of the dispenser. Are you getting adequate water flow to the dispenser?
I used to have no preference for powder or liquid, but lately have been using Xtra liquid because of price, ease of measuring, and it takes up less space in storage cabinet.
mrcleanjeans
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liquids generally do not contain sodium carbonate(washing soda),which reacts with calcium in hard water ,forming calcium carbonate,literally chalk,which dulls and stiffens clothing, and builds up in the washer.Today's powders use SC instead of phosphates, which did not cause all these problems.Therefore, I prefer liquids.However,I prefer an old phosphated powder to any of today's pickins.
liquids generally do not contain sodium carbonate(washing soda),which reacts with calcium in hard water ,forming calcium carbonate,literally chalk,which dulls and stiffens clothing, and builds up in the washer.Today's powders use SC instead of phosphates, which did not cause all these problems.Therefore, I prefer liquids.However,I prefer an old phosphated powder to any of today's pickins.
veg-o-matic
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Powders for this boy!
I'm with Robert (RE563). Been using the Sears powder and it works just fine. Ten bucks for 180 loads! That's like a year's supply for me.
I guess Great Bobs think alike!
veg aka Bob
I'm with Robert (RE563). Been using the Sears powder and it works just fine. Ten bucks for 180 loads! That's like a year's supply for me.
I guess Great Bobs think alike!
veg aka Bob
I've stick with powders. The couple times I've tried liquids, I didn't get that "slippery" feel on the wash water.
westytoploader
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Tide or Gain powder for myself...high sudsers are my favorites. Once in a blue moon I'll use Purex, however.
For the darks, have been using Cheer Dark and it seems to work great, but like "cold water" detergents, tends to suds a lot on small loads and TechnoSonic loads.
For boosters, either Biz or 20 Mule Team Borax.
For the darks, have been using Cheer Dark and it seems to work great, but like "cold water" detergents, tends to suds a lot on small loads and TechnoSonic loads.
For boosters, either Biz or 20 Mule Team Borax.
Another Bob here who likes Powders. I agree with Glenn, no "slippery feel" with liquids. And I like the Sears detergents in the big buckets too!!
We used to used the Montgomery Wards detergent was as good and the Sears. Went back and forth with them usually bought which one was on sale at the time we needed it. Always had Tide or Cheer for the extra boost needed sometime for play clothes for kids. Used Dreft or Ivory Snow (the real soap) for diapers and baby clothes. Used calgone with the Ivory Snow in wash and rinse and hung them on clothesline. Always had a clothesline until we moved to this home in 2000 neighborhood rules has no clotheslines allowed.
Warning-Danger
Don't use modern liquid detergents in vintage machines, they seems to destroy vintage neoprene rubber at a much faster rate. I only allow powder detergent anywhere near my vintage machines.
Don't use modern liquid detergents in vintage machines, they seems to destroy vintage neoprene rubber at a much faster rate. I only allow powder detergent anywhere near my vintage machines.
Liquid, but only because. . .
. . .it's the most cost-effective form of detergent for high-efficiency front loaders. Target used to carry Purex HE for $2.99 in an 80 oz. jug but have since retired it. The best we can do now is All HE for $3.99, but we can always hope they'll stock Arm & Hammer HE.
. . .it's the most cost-effective form of detergent for high-efficiency front loaders. Target used to carry Purex HE for $2.99 in an 80 oz. jug but have since retired it. The best we can do now is All HE for $3.99, but we can always hope they'll stock Arm & Hammer HE.
Liquid or Powder
I use only powder for two reasons. 1. I use OxiClean powder in my wash. 2. My washer has a timer on it.
If I set the washer in the morning the liquid detergent has to sit in the dispenser with the powder OxiClean all day long. Need I say more about that mess?
I also think powders are cleaner as they don't run down the side of the bottle
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I use only powder for two reasons. 1. I use OxiClean powder in my wash. 2. My washer has a timer on it.
If I set the washer in the morning the liquid detergent has to sit in the dispenser with the powder OxiClean all day long. Need I say more about that mess?
I also think powders are cleaner as they don't run down the side of the bottle
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I go with powders all the way. I can measure the right amount, put it in a plastic bag, and take it off to the coin-op in my laundry bag.
