Every time I get into a laundry detergent groove--
it is either discontinued, or reformulated, or otherwise flucked up.
To save me from laundry heartbreak, I have stopped being loyal, and buy whatever's on mark down that week.
First one I remember--Mom was still using the Maytag E2L, was Instant Fels.
Then, after the Whirlpool Imperial, Dash for a while, then Tide. Then, for a while, Bold in the original formula.
Then Mom had a fling with Amway SA-8. Pretty good, but highly expensive, and at that time, loaded with phosphate.
That Whirlpool had a recirculating brush filter with a window. Called "Magic Mix Dispenser Filter." You were supposed to put your powdered detergent in it before starting the washer. Mom did a few times, just to humor me, but she usually put it in the bottom of the tub, then the clothes, then started the machine.
Back to Tide, then, the liquids started coming on strong. By this time, I was doing as much of the family laundry as Mom was. (Venus, count your blessings!!
) Era for a long, long time. I liked the pump bottle.
Then, Tide, which I used again for years.
Now, I'd rather spend money elsewhere, so it's Extra, or liquid Ajax with bleach alternative (very nice, if strong! floral scent.) Or right now, liquid All.
As an Ohioan, I feel inclined to use a P & G detergent, but I think they are overpriced. I lead a fairly low soil life. Right now.
Lawrence/Maytagbear
