ROMA Mexican Laundry Detergent

[Bryan71]

Has anyone tried ROMA Detergent? How well did it work, etc? I purchased some this past weekend at a newly opened grocery store that caters to the mexican population mostly. Thanks!

 

[rocketeer500]

Has anyone tried ROMA Detergent?

See Thread Number: #12951

 

[gyrafoam]

Lots of sudz. Made for the folks who pound their laundry on rocks. Not at all impressed with it's cleaning ability.

 

[Bryan71]

Thanks for the replys

I will give it a try and see, probably on my whites only. I am absolutely not a fan of over-sudsing at all even though I double rinse on everything.

 

[westyslantfront]

Hi Bryan. I have used Roma as well as Foca, but I like Viva the best. It has a very nice scent. All Mexican detergents do make alot of suds but then so did Viva and Tide powder.
I use Viva when I can but for some machines, especially
front loaders, I used liquid Tide HE, regular scent and it does an ok job. I also have carpet defoamer which I will use if Viva's suds get out of hand.

Ross

 

[peterh770]

Roma is foul stuff. Great for sudscakes, but that is about all...

 

[Bryan71]

Thanks

Ross,

Thanks much. I have a DD Whirlpool Gold was and I used a cup of Roma last night in a average to small size wash of whites. It did suds quite a bit but not as bad as Tide, Gain, etc. The 1st rinse was suprisingly clearer than I expected and the 2nd took care of the rest of the rinsing. Everything came out looking clean with no problem. Again..thanks!

 

[Unimatic1140]

FOCA?

So what is everyone's opinion of Foca? I seem to like that detergent the best so far.

 

[mrcleanjeans]

Foca is Fabulous

Foca beats Roma,hands down all around

 

[frigilux]

Robert-- I have access to Foca but have never tried it. You like it better than Ariel, Viva and 1-2-3? Cleaning ability? Scent, perhaps? Do tell! I may have to pick some up.

I'm expecting a big shipment from Quixtar: SA8, All-Fabric Bleach, and their Detergent Booster, which they claim outperforms Oxy-Clean. SA8 has become the detergent to beat in my house. The above-mentioned trifecta is supposed give you the whitest whites/best stain removal of anything available on the planet. We'll see. Should arrive tomorrow or Friday. Expect a mini stain-removal test.

 

[bobbyderegis]

I get great results with Roma and Foca, but I like Foca better. The scent is more pleasant to me without being overbearing. The suds seem to rinse out quicker also. I love the pretty blue color, too!
Bobby in Boston

 

[gyrafoam]

Foca is o.k. as it has a bit of bluing in it----I prefer the Ariel though if I want bluing and use it all the time for colors. I haven't enough experience using the Foca to have an opinion on how well it cleans colors, Ariel does do a great job.

Viva for whites and anything super-dirty.
Paloma for towels.

 

[powerfin64]

FOCA cleans well, rinses easily.
if anyone has some other Mexican Detergents they don't care for, I'll gladly take them off your hands. just let me know.

Rich

 

[peterh770]

Foca is a better laundry detergent than Roma (both made by the same company). The scent is funky, but not bad when watered down in a toploader. It is still a major suds producer.