dirtybuck
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Does anyone remember VISTA detergent? On the box it said "cleans better than Tide". Uh...no, it didn't.
Worst Laundry Detergent
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brib68
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Back in the day...
The laundry detergent (Salvo, I think) that came in a disc that you threw into the washer--kind of the precursor to today's pods. I don't know how it cleaned, but Mom said the disc never dissolved completely, so there were specs on clothes and chunks in the bottom of the tub.
As for the discussion of the folks with the mildew-scented clothes...yes, very familiar. I think it's usually one of two culprits: hang-drying in a musty basement, or leaving a load of clean clothes in the washer for too long and then throwing them in the dryer without doing a sniff test. I myself have gone to put a load of wash in, only to encounter clean/formerly clean wet clothes. "Huh. When did I do this load?" For me, that's an automatic re-wash, but not for everyone, I guess.
The laundry detergent (Salvo, I think) that came in a disc that you threw into the washer--kind of the precursor to today's pods. I don't know how it cleaned, but Mom said the disc never dissolved completely, so there were specs on clothes and chunks in the bottom of the tub.
As for the discussion of the folks with the mildew-scented clothes...yes, very familiar. I think it's usually one of two culprits: hang-drying in a musty basement, or leaving a load of clean clothes in the washer for too long and then throwing them in the dryer without doing a sniff test. I myself have gone to put a load of wash in, only to encounter clean/formerly clean wet clothes. "Huh. When did I do this load?" For me, that's an automatic re-wash, but not for everyone, I guess.
aquacycle
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@zanussi_lover I agree! When I first left home in 2008, I bought a big box of Ariel (pre-Actilift) and it was brilliant! It seemed to go downhill after the introduction of Ariel's stain remover range. I suspect they dumbed down the formula to entice people to buy the extra stain removers, which were completely unnnecessary with the old formula.
I think the worst detergent award in the UK has to go to Bold. It's always been a bit crap. And P&G totally know that - whilst ad campaigns for Persil, Ariel, Surf and Daz would boast about their stain removal and washing results, Bold's entire promotional angle was based on it being a 2 in 1, so it saved buying a detergent and a softener. No mention of actual washing. It doesn't wash well at all - the last time my Mum used it, despite being a bio, she had to stop as all her whites were going grey. And it stinks to high heaven, so instead of actually washing properly, it just masks the dirt with high scents and chemical perfumes that you can smell from the end of the street.
I think the worst detergent award in the UK has to go to Bold. It's always been a bit crap. And P&G totally know that - whilst ad campaigns for Persil, Ariel, Surf and Daz would boast about their stain removal and washing results, Bold's entire promotional angle was based on it being a 2 in 1, so it saved buying a detergent and a softener. No mention of actual washing. It doesn't wash well at all - the last time my Mum used it, despite being a bio, she had to stop as all her whites were going grey. And it stinks to high heaven, so instead of actually washing properly, it just masks the dirt with high scents and chemical perfumes that you can smell from the end of the street.
hoovermatic
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@aquacycle - as far as Bold is concerned I totally agree. There are a number of detergents I use rarely and Bold is one. Having bought a large box of it some months ago when it was half price at my local Waitrose I can confirm that it is virtually impossible to rinse out and despite initially being a little impressed with it's stain removing ability, my opinion has gone down as low as it can go. Personally I don't mind the fragrance but as it is not coupled with cleaning then I can live without it.
I would like to add Fairy to the list of worst detergents. In my experience the stain removal ability was close to zero and worse than the powder is the gel. May as well wash in clear water as far as I can see.
I would like to add Fairy to the list of worst detergents. In my experience the stain removal ability was close to zero and worse than the powder is the gel. May as well wash in clear water as far as I can see.
aquacycle
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May as well wash in clear water as far as I can see.
To be honest, I feel that way about most liquid detergents lol
To be honest, I feel that way about most liquid detergents lol
aegokocarat
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I'm going to stick up for Fairy, for me, its been fine, Bold is horrific, smells to high heaven, doesnt clean to a remotely acceptable standard and leaves a fine residue in the machine.
aegokocarat
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Oh and I also think that Ariel powder has a rather odd smell too, not sure if I've noticed any cleaning issues with the Actilift formula because I've never really bought ariel because of the smell, but it wouldnt surprise me if it was dumbed down.
My powders that become bricks--I pass them onto Dad who has never let anything go to waste--he eats, makes good use of or uses ANY $#%@! that you give him...
-- Dave
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toploader1984
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Dave you live very close to me, i'm in roseville
DaveAMKrayoGuy and the East Side!
That's right--and when there was that record store there on Gratiot, (Record time) I was there, but there's still Blast From The Past and Eastpointe's Memories & Melodies that I frequent... Haven't been to Hot Hits in a while, it closed briefly, so I wonder if it's back...
So, yes, I am sometimes where you are, T-L, '84...
-- Dave
That's right--and when there was that record store there on Gratiot, (Record time) I was there, but there's still Blast From The Past and Eastpointe's Memories & Melodies that I frequent... Haven't been to Hot Hits in a while, it closed briefly, so I wonder if it's back...
So, yes, I am sometimes where you are, T-L, '84...
-- Dave
Eastside Pride
St. Clair Shores in the house!
Sorry. Just had to mention.
I have no vote for worst detergent. My wife doesn't let me wash clothes.
I asked her for the name of a crappy detergent, she could only offer that "Snuggle" fabric softener gives her a rash.
St. Clair Shores in the house!
Sorry. Just had to mention.
I have no vote for worst detergent. My wife doesn't let me wash clothes.
I asked her for the name of a crappy detergent, she could only offer that "Snuggle" fabric softener gives her a rash.
re: Eastside Pride of St. Clair Shores!
Yes, forgot: CAR CITY CLASSICS--the record store that closed, and just before I was just getting into my Pat Boone fix!
Wonder what I missed out on there--before the still-sealed copy of DEPARTURE that I could have bought there, but got used somewhere else & went from there (after Pat did "Never Goin' Back" at the end of the BEVERLY HILLBILLIES episode which got me hooked!)...
Wonder if in the Easy Listening & Country section that got reduced to $1 "throwaways" as the store was closing might'a been my SEARS SILVERTONE DEMONSTRATION RECORD (Dot Records DPR-3) that I'm currently looking for, to get the one or two Pat songs that are on it...
(Back to Topic: Now what were we discussing?!)
-- Dave
Yes, forgot: CAR CITY CLASSICS--the record store that closed, and just before I was just getting into my Pat Boone fix!
Wonder what I missed out on there--before the still-sealed copy of DEPARTURE that I could have bought there, but got used somewhere else & went from there (after Pat did "Never Goin' Back" at the end of the BEVERLY HILLBILLIES episode which got me hooked!)...
Wonder if in the Easy Listening & Country section that got reduced to $1 "throwaways" as the store was closing might'a been my SEARS SILVERTONE DEMONSTRATION RECORD (Dot Records DPR-3) that I'm currently looking for, to get the one or two Pat songs that are on it...
(Back to Topic: Now what were we discussing?!)
-- Dave
I don't care for Snuggle fabric softner at all, the smell is way to strong and, to me, smells like something industrial. Gain laundry pods are another, they may clean well but just too strong in the smell. I also have to vote Trend laundry detergent as really bad too, it didn't remove grease stains on kitchen towels. The Safeway brand also was another bad performer. Was also not fond of Ajax liquid, didn't seem to cut getting out deep down stains. So I guess a person gets what they pay for in that it seems the ones that don't cut it are the bargain brands.
There are a number of laundry detergents that I haven't tried, that are marketed to the Hispanic population down here in south central Texas, that I've never seen while living north of the mason Dixon line. Roma comes to mind. Many of these detergents come in huge plastic bags. One bag would last me a year or more!!!
There are a number of laundry detergents that I haven't tried, that are marketed to the Hispanic population down here in south central Texas, that I've never seen while living north of the mason Dixon line. Roma comes to mind. Many of these detergents come in huge plastic bags. One bag would last me a year or more!!!
liberatordeluxe
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I second Bold, Ariel and Fairy. All rubbish for rinsing and nowhere near as good as the 90's. I am using Almat still and rinses far better than the over priced branded stuff and cleans as good if not on par. What detergents do you use that you think rinses well @ Zanussilover? Ben
zanussi_lover
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SURF tropical
I recommend surf tropical powder. Cleans well smells lovely (scent has changed smells like 2005 surf tropical) and rinses well without suds locking. My favourite powder at the moment. Only like the tropical one, the yellow one smells like cheap lemon washing up liquid and the lavender one smells disgusting too as they have changed the scent.
I recommend surf tropical powder. Cleans well smells lovely (scent has changed smells like 2005 surf tropical) and rinses well without suds locking. My favourite powder at the moment. Only like the tropical one, the yellow one smells like cheap lemon washing up liquid and the lavender one smells disgusting too as they have changed the scent.
mamapinky
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I don't suppose if the worst detergent is cut with STPP counts, lol I have found the bottom shelf detergents may be ok for freshening up seasonal clothing, but not for actual cleaning, but if cut with STPP its a different detergent altogether, but that's not the question here lol....Cheryl
liberatordeluxe
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What about Daz detergents any good?
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I'm actually using Daz at the moment, now for some reason I have to work really hard to like Daz (along with Surf).
Out of all the detergents, I just don't seem to get on with these 2.
Just tonight oddly enough, I think I am staring to decide that Daz causes excessive pilling "bobbling" - My sister in law always uses Daz exclusively and I have always noticed her clothes are bobbly.
Folding a pile of laundry tonight, I saw a few items which seemed to be far more bobbly than I would see normally.
Also, as Laundress mentioned, "bluing" is a substitute for a poor detergent, Daz is absolutely racked with the stuff.
I'm actually using Daz at the moment, now for some reason I have to work really hard to like Daz (along with Surf).
Out of all the detergents, I just don't seem to get on with these 2.
Just tonight oddly enough, I think I am staring to decide that Daz causes excessive pilling "bobbling" - My sister in law always uses Daz exclusively and I have always noticed her clothes are bobbly.
Folding a pile of laundry tonight, I saw a few items which seemed to be far more bobbly than I would see normally.
Also, as Laundress mentioned, "bluing" is a substitute for a poor detergent, Daz is absolutely racked with the stuff.
Wisk tablets!
Wisk tablets were the worst! They didn't dissolve completely! I had to restart the washer over and over again! I would take Tide or Bravo over this!
Wisk tablets were the worst! They didn't dissolve completely! I had to restart the washer over and over again! I would take Tide or Bravo over this!
Wisk Tablets
Never used them in the compact form. Always crumbled a few packets worth into a large Mason jar. Would then use the small scoop to dose properly for my Miele or other washers.
Stuff cleaned well enough for a detergent without enzymes or bleach.
Never used them in the compact form. Always crumbled a few packets worth into a large Mason jar. Would then use the small scoop to dose properly for my Miele or other washers.
Stuff cleaned well enough for a detergent without enzymes or bleach.
