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SA8 used to clean well. I got a box with the new packaging and it does not clean like it used to. And the CU report that they had this year showed that it dropped from #1 to somewhere in the middle...a few steps below Tide and a step above Xtra. I dont know if it has been reformulated but the new version sucks. I dont buy the stuff anymore and went back to Tide HE and German Persil Megapearls.
Oh and Jon you can find a 63 load Tide HE powder on sale from time to time at Target for 12 bucks. Thats where I usually buy mine at.
 
Mike. Thanks for letting me know about the SA8. I will find out if they changed the formula. I have not bought the new one yet. All I know...is that the old packaging was the best detergent I ever used. Even better than Tide.

I will post an update

Ray
 
SA8

Mike, I called the company. They like to know this. They did change the formula only to impove it. 2X whitening and 2X britening formulas were added. So....I will try and get an update. Another friend of mine uses it also. I called him and he said the new formula is fantastic.

Let me know exactly what you did not like and I will pass it on to the company.

Thanks,

Ray
 
SA8 just doesnt take out the stains like it used to like red sauce stains and such. It also doesnt whiten like it used to either. If they "improved it" they sure are missing something. Even CU panned it saying that the last time they tested it it ranked #1 getting 99 out of 100 points. Then it dropped to 66 points. My thinking is that if I am going to plunk down that kinda money for a detergent it had better work.
I did like the scent and it worked well in my front loaders but the differences between formulas were drastic enough in performance that I wont buy it again unless they change back. I even noticed a difference as well in the Dish Drops dishwasher detergent. It used to clean circles around Cascade. Now the formula they use isnt anywhere near what it used to be. I notice the difference in Pots and Pans cycles. And it shows in the pot that I use to cook pasta and potatoes in. The older version used to clean the starch circle well...the new version leaves the ring. Plus it leaves an egg smell to the load. And this all happens in my Miele.
 
Woolite HE

I'm going to try this in my front loader. Think it will work great on my sweaters and other "guy things". Speaking of Woolite, does anyone remember a commerical that used to be played in the 60's. For some strange reason I can remember the jingle..."You're look better in a sweater washed in Woolite. Woolite even makes a sweater look alive".
 
SA8 Input

Mike, Thanks so much for you input. I really appreciate it. I am going to send your comments, (only comments, no name) to Amway/Quixtar headquarters. I am also going to order a small box and test.

Do you also use the Tri_zyme and All Fabric Bleach? They did work quite well with the detergent.

I also complained to them that they discontinued the Dry Chlorine Bleach. It was really great for the whites. They said that if enough people complain about a product being discontinued, it will be brought back.

Hence....the complaint about the cleanability of the improved detergent.

And yes....I also like the clean scent of the detergent.

I will keep you posted.

Ray
 
I have used the TriZyme along with the detergent and All Fabric Bleach...I figured it should be used as a team...a trifecta if you will for laundry. I never used the SA8 detergent alone. And I still got a result that wasnt the same as before. When I used to buy SA8 detergent I would always buy the TriZyme and All Fabric bleach. And I would use a scoop of each. Our water here in Lynn is according to my dishwasher it runs about 11 on the hardness scale. It fluctuates between 10 and 11 each day. So I use a scoop and a half of the SA8 detergent. A scoop of the TriZyme and a scoop of the All Fab bleach. I do like the SA8 Original scent softener and dont need much of it to do a load.
 
Hi Mike. We also have hard water in the part of NJ that I live. However...I do have water softener for the whole house, except the outside faucets, which are by-passed. I like the smell of the detergent a lot. I just hate all these new scents that make your clothes smell like candy. lol

I have also used the Shaklee Products. Get Fresh is also a great laundry detergent which I can get for you if you are interested.

If you want you can email me privately at my email address in the profile.

Ray

Ray
 
oh Mike

You are the devil aren't you! Pulling a picture like that out of the blue! And me holding Fairy soap Oh Gawd! I could have sworn that I never ever touched the stuff! Now you throw up cold evidence!

Never Fear Mike! I am still researching JonDash, have switched directions in the past year on the formulations,I found a new patent from P&G and it seems progress has been made in just the past year on builders that reduce sudsing that are economical to use.
The builder I was planning on using is expensive.
We should have something for testing by next summer.
Who would like to be on the testing list??

jon
 
Jon the British store on Rt 1 in Peabody has Fairy soap and I also use the Fairy dishwashing liquid. They also have Ariel Powder and a few other goodies. the store is called Union Jack and its on the southbound side of Rt 1. Its a neat store with all kinds of goodies....
 

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