New Tide Compact Powder
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These compact powders are beginning to show up all over town now.
One surprising store that I saw these in first was our grocery chain Bi-Lo, which had a weekend-only sale last weekend on 50 oz. liquid Gain and 31-40 load powders, each for $3.99. With a $1.00 coupon I had, it was CHEAP! I grabbed the last couple boxes of old-concentration Gain Original Fresh (though it is not the 'original' scent I remember from the late 80s to mid 90s). Within a few hours the store's shelves were picked absolutely clean of anything in that size Gain.
Then I became temporarily empassioned, and checked several other stores as I was in their area, and found similar results that shelves were bare or almost so. As they re-stocked on Monday, powders began to show up in the new concentration. The little boxes remind me of Wisk PowerScoop from the 90s. At the same time I found Tide beginning to appear on the shelves too. I had no idea that when this stuff can be bought at Target and Wal-Mart for less, or so I thought, that grocery stores sold as much of this stuff as they do, even when not on sale (I can understand the weekend special causing a stir though).
Finally, last night I went to a new Wal-Mart down the street. I was stunned to find prices only pennies cheaper, if at all, vs. the grocery or Target. In fact, Bi-Lo's standard price on liquid 50 oz Tide is cheaper than Wal-Mart. WM had Downy on an end-cap at about $.80 more than Target for the same stuff, also on a recent end-cap. That was surprising to say the least.
One other grocery store had the new Surfs, boxes have a $1.00 peel-off coupon on them. Still haven't seen new powdered All or Era yet though.
For me, bring back the Wisk Power-scoop, including the scent!!!
Gordon
One surprising store that I saw these in first was our grocery chain Bi-Lo, which had a weekend-only sale last weekend on 50 oz. liquid Gain and 31-40 load powders, each for $3.99. With a $1.00 coupon I had, it was CHEAP! I grabbed the last couple boxes of old-concentration Gain Original Fresh (though it is not the 'original' scent I remember from the late 80s to mid 90s). Within a few hours the store's shelves were picked absolutely clean of anything in that size Gain.
Then I became temporarily empassioned, and checked several other stores as I was in their area, and found similar results that shelves were bare or almost so. As they re-stocked on Monday, powders began to show up in the new concentration. The little boxes remind me of Wisk PowerScoop from the 90s. At the same time I found Tide beginning to appear on the shelves too. I had no idea that when this stuff can be bought at Target and Wal-Mart for less, or so I thought, that grocery stores sold as much of this stuff as they do, even when not on sale (I can understand the weekend special causing a stir though).
Finally, last night I went to a new Wal-Mart down the street. I was stunned to find prices only pennies cheaper, if at all, vs. the grocery or Target. In fact, Bi-Lo's standard price on liquid 50 oz Tide is cheaper than Wal-Mart. WM had Downy on an end-cap at about $.80 more than Target for the same stuff, also on a recent end-cap. That was surprising to say the least.
One other grocery store had the new Surfs, boxes have a $1.00 peel-off coupon on them. Still haven't seen new powdered All or Era yet though.
For me, bring back the Wisk Power-scoop, including the scent!!!
Gordon
jt1985
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Went to Target...
I saw the new Surf powder. I looked and noticed that it now contains enzymes. So does All Free & Clear and Oxi Active powders. The old All & Surf powders never had enzymes. The Target I was at had the new compacted Arm & Hammer powder in stock. So now, most brands, except Purex, Trend, Xtra and Sun have converted to the new formulations.
At work, we have Gain HE. 40, 80 and 120 loads.
I saw the new Surf powder. I looked and noticed that it now contains enzymes. So does All Free & Clear and Oxi Active powders. The old All & Surf powders never had enzymes. The Target I was at had the new compacted Arm & Hammer powder in stock. So now, most brands, except Purex, Trend, Xtra and Sun have converted to the new formulations.
At work, we have Gain HE. 40, 80 and 120 loads.
pinpoint22
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Yup, Arm & Hammer has caught on as well, just saw the new compact formulation myself. Looks like All is also expanding its powder selection with the Oxi Active and the Free, clear
jt1985
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Found it at work - 40 and 80 load powders. Only Xtra, Trend and Purex are the lone remaining either producing a "ultra 2" or a "classic" powder. With the new powder compaction under way, we seem to be carrying more powder than ever before. The popular compacts are the Gain compacts, Sun compacts and the Arm & Hammer compacts. We have a full selection now of the Gain HE compact powders (40, 80 & 120).
Has anybody seen the new Downy liquids (sage/jasmine, citrus/spice)?
Found it at work - 40 and 80 load powders. Only Xtra, Trend and Purex are the lone remaining either producing a "ultra 2" or a "classic" powder. With the new powder compaction under way, we seem to be carrying more powder than ever before. The popular compacts are the Gain compacts, Sun compacts and the Arm & Hammer compacts. We have a full selection now of the Gain HE compact powders (40, 80 & 120).
Has anybody seen the new Downy liquids (sage/jasmine, citrus/spice)?
I have seen both the Downy liquids. Those are what I was saying were cheaper at Target vs. the nearest Wal-Mart (something like 70-cents cheaper).
I bought the citrus/spice. REALLY has a great scent.
G
I bought the citrus/spice. REALLY has a great scent.
G
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Do these new Downy scents have any hint of vanilla?
I didn't pay much attention to the one I didn't buy, I didn't like the scent at all. As to the one I did buy, it smells great, but nothing vanilla-like in it, not to me anyway.
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Speaking of fabric softeners, has anybody tried the new Purex Complete Crystals? The concept seems unique..
New original scent Tide...
I've refused to buy Tide for decades now as I can't stand the stench of their liquids...someone on here had posted that it smells like the old Tide powder, so I had to try. Making sure that I found simply "original" scent, I did a quick load. I'm not sure how close it is to the original as I was a little boy then, but it sure did bring back memories.
I was still suprised at how big the cup is...as someone previously mentioned, Amway and Fuller have had 1/8 and 1/4c doses since the 60s. This still seems huge.
Never the less, it was nice to smell what seems like classic Tide coming from the wash basket. Anyone else that may be able to compare the scent?
Does anyone know if the new compact Cheer has a different scent?
I've refused to buy Tide for decades now as I can't stand the stench of their liquids...someone on here had posted that it smells like the old Tide powder, so I had to try. Making sure that I found simply "original" scent, I did a quick load. I'm not sure how close it is to the original as I was a little boy then, but it sure did bring back memories.
I was still suprised at how big the cup is...as someone previously mentioned, Amway and Fuller have had 1/8 and 1/4c doses since the 60s. This still seems huge.
Never the less, it was nice to smell what seems like classic Tide coming from the wash basket. Anyone else that may be able to compare the scent?
Does anyone know if the new compact Cheer has a different scent?
cehalstead
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classic scent
It seems to me that the scent of new concentrated Tide is very close to that of my childhood. I bought the new Cheer, and can't quite decide if it is "classic" or "new"....anyone else have an opinion?
It seems to me that the scent of new concentrated Tide is very close to that of my childhood. I bought the new Cheer, and can't quite decide if it is "classic" or "new"....anyone else have an opinion?
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tide compact
the new tide compact original scent smells the same as the non compact. there is no difference, the scent is the same. i had the old NON compact version and the new compact powder and smelled them side by side, they smell the same.
the new tide compact original scent smells the same as the non compact. there is no difference, the scent is the same. i had the old NON compact version and the new compact powder and smelled them side by side, they smell the same.
I think everyone's nose is different in what they may smell. That said I think the new stuff smells close to the classic Tide that I loved years ago. Not dead on but close.
mysteryclock
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I just got a box of the Ultra Tide with Bleach HE (less than $12 @ Wal-Mart) and y'all are right, the "small" scoop is still way bigger than I was using with SA8 for years. Still, they rate the box I got at 63 loads (I think) at line "2" which seems like quite a bit of detergent. Based on how the Free and Clear HE liquid measured out, their load ratings seem very accurate and fair.
I've done two loads now and I have some observations:
1) Virtually zero suds, even on hot and when using line "2" with things that normally produce *lots* like bath towels.
2) Appears to rinse well - water on the glass during the last rinse on my Bosch is clear and bubble-free.
3) Very good at removing soil and whitening - now I understand why folks were raving about Tw/B all these years for the ground-in stuff!! Even the "house socks" are blazingly white.
4) VERY strong smell coming out of the washer, which really had me concerned. But surprisingly, the fragrance was pretty much completely gone once out of the dryer. Even my wife who vastly prefers unscented detergent described some towels coming out of the dryer as "smelling just like fresh laundry - not much of anything else", which is saying something.
As long as nobody starts itching, I think we have a winner here. Once I'm out of the Free liquid I'm using I'll get a box of the Ultra powder to try.
BTW - question for long-time Tide fans: I noticed that Ultra Powder and the Ultra Powder w/ Bleach both have the O2 bleach and the activator. So this begs the question... what does the "with Bleach" one have that's different? I'm thinking probably a whole gigantic amount *more* bleach & activator since the same size box is 63 loads instead of 80 for regular.
I've done two loads now and I have some observations:
1) Virtually zero suds, even on hot and when using line "2" with things that normally produce *lots* like bath towels.
2) Appears to rinse well - water on the glass during the last rinse on my Bosch is clear and bubble-free.
3) Very good at removing soil and whitening - now I understand why folks were raving about Tw/B all these years for the ground-in stuff!! Even the "house socks" are blazingly white.
4) VERY strong smell coming out of the washer, which really had me concerned. But surprisingly, the fragrance was pretty much completely gone once out of the dryer. Even my wife who vastly prefers unscented detergent described some towels coming out of the dryer as "smelling just like fresh laundry - not much of anything else", which is saying something.
As long as nobody starts itching, I think we have a winner here. Once I'm out of the Free liquid I'm using I'll get a box of the Ultra powder to try.
BTW - question for long-time Tide fans: I noticed that Ultra Powder and the Ultra Powder w/ Bleach both have the O2 bleach and the activator. So this begs the question... what does the "with Bleach" one have that's different? I'm thinking probably a whole gigantic amount *more* bleach & activator since the same size box is 63 loads instead of 80 for regular.
John, let us know if any itching develops among the family members. That's been my one large complaint about Tide all these years.
jt1985
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New Ultra Purex
Spotted a few 44 load, 40 oz. boxes at King Soopers yesterday. Looks smaller than P&G's compacts. Claims to have improved brightening power.
So that now leaves the two value brands Xtra and Trend as the lone remaining detergents that aren't compacted. I've seen the new Tide, Gain, Cheer, Dreft, Arm & Hammer, Purex, All, Surf, Great Value compacts. Still awaiting compacts from Albertsons' Shoppers Value and Safeway's Ultra and Ultra Advanced lines.
Where is Era powder? Haven't seen it here in Denver yet.
Spotted a few 44 load, 40 oz. boxes at King Soopers yesterday. Looks smaller than P&G's compacts. Claims to have improved brightening power.
So that now leaves the two value brands Xtra and Trend as the lone remaining detergents that aren't compacted. I've seen the new Tide, Gain, Cheer, Dreft, Arm & Hammer, Purex, All, Surf, Great Value compacts. Still awaiting compacts from Albertsons' Shoppers Value and Safeway's Ultra and Ultra Advanced lines.
Where is Era powder? Haven't seen it here in Denver yet.
I'm wondering if P&G is going to compact Bold, the detergent which they still make in limited release, mostly for Lowe's it seems. I'm guessing so since everything else P&G has gone this way.
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Bold is made by PG? Never knew that..
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@ KenmoreGuy64
I just researched it and they already have compacted this one as well. In fact, its available on Amazon.com. By the way, is Bold a good detergent? I've never tried it..
I just researched it and they already have compacted this one as well. In fact, its available on Amazon.com. By the way, is Bold a good detergent? I've never tried it..
Bold is okay in cleaning, nothing sensational. It has enzymes. The best thing about it is the scent. Sheets and towels smell fabulous. I doubt it would be a good choice for a frontloader as the suds are pretty thick.
