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Which one do you use?

Is it me, or do they all smell like toilet block fresheners?

The one I used at home was infused with lavender and camomile or some such thing, I loved it.

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No name cold water.


Chemically all the detergents are pretty much the same, the rest is just marketing and packaging and different perfumes, and I just want clean clothes and dont care about the rest.

The water softener made far more difference to our laundry than any detergent ever did.

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Kirkland, packaged to look a lot like Tide.

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Do you have anything to GAIN by asking this question?

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Purex (HE) - just bought some SURF (HE) as it was on super cheap offer - $5 for a big thingy. You can get flowery smelling stuff here, I prefer the ones that smell (supposedly) fresh/of the sea and wotnot.

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You made I laugh. :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

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I use one called Ecos - supposedly an eco friendly plant based one, but it doesn't smell over perfumed. It is scented with lily and magnolia essential oils, so it is a nice floral scent rather than the overpowering artficial ones that some detergents have.

And it is fairly cheap, comes in huge bottles and if you have a HE machine you only need a teeny tiny bit of it so it lasts for ages.

Costco and Canadia Tire sell it.

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I like the sound of this one. I am using one for babies, cant remember what its called, pink top, it smells OK, but as for its cleaning power, well thats a different story.

Our washer is really old, I am going to buy a new one the weekend, so unfair to blame the detergent at this stage.

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I realise that keeping babies clean is close to impossible anyway, but using a washing machine is probably going too far...I hope you at least run it on a gentle cycle...

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Meyers - love the smell, comes in Verbena (which I use) and Lavender - they do a whole range of things in those fragrances, washing up liquid, dryer sheets, all purpose cleaner.

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Another vote for ECOS here! It's about $15 for a huge container of the stuff and smells lovely. The great thing for me (and my stupid over sensitive skin) is that I don't find it causes me any irritation.

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Don't think I have seen that one. Which stores sell it?

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<Struggles with self. Realizes that I have been vituperative enough for one evening>

But simply to echo our venerable moderators point, they're all the same bar the food dye etc. I worked for Proctor & Gamble when I was 18. Believe me.

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I know they are all the same in terms of their "ingredients" but, a lot of them smell like toilet freshener. I want a nice smelling one.

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We use "ERA" which is recomended by Chuck Norris. Smells great plus it kicks the shit out of dirt & stains. ;)

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Wholefoods and the Organic Garage, sometimes in Home Sense too;)

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Have you tried this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCY-fRnIZpI :rofl:

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We use Ecovert HE. But, our choice of detergents is limited because my OH is allergic to most of them.

I'm not aware of any odour, but since my sinuses have been blocked since my first winter in Canada, I've lost my sense of smell.

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Blimey, you do like to moan, don't you ?? I was going to suggest the Negative thread to you, but I see you are already there, having fun !

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I have been disappointed with the choice here. I just use Tide but it is not as good as Aerial or Persil.

But talking about smell, what I really hate the smell of are the Kitchen and bathroom cleaners. And Ceramica, which we use for the ceramic stove top, does the job but smells horrid.

and while I'm on a roll I hate the washer and dryer in our rented apartment. The dryer rolls everything into a ball within the first five minutes.

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You can actually buy Persil and Aerial here but only in certain appliance stores (well in Ontario anyway, not sure where you are located)

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Where?

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Maytag stores, specialiZed :eek:stores that sell just appliances - that sort of thing.I didn't mean The Brick!:rofl:

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:rofl:, I needed to clarify before I do a smash and grab :p

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you get used to the stuff here, honest.......you've got no choice, you have to :(

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I'm using Tide now...it's alright really, does the job :o

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I like Mrs Meyers or at a push Method.

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I'll have a look and try it out, i'm not hooked on Tide tho, it's ok but not great.

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I must be walking around with my eyes closed, I have never seen these in the shops. I had a look in marylou's yesterday, they sell meyer's, it did smell nice, but $19. I need to try the stores you suggested.

New washer arrives Thursday ;)

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$19 is a bargain can go up to $25 in some stores but it's concentrate no fillers, organicy stuff:thumbup:

Method they sell everywhere, Crappy Tire, Superstore, Shoppers etc

Where is Marylou's?

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New street & walkers. By the wandering Scott. I think it was about $19.99 or that might have been the Eco green stuff, that smelt nice too.

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Spelt it wrong :o it's marilu's.

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Mmmmmm will have a look in there.....................

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Strangely enough I find Tide a heck of a lot better than Ariel. Even more strange as Ariel and Tide are one and the same.

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Well I didn't know that. Maybe it is because I used Aerial bio before.

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I thought Tide was Persil?, the adverts are the same as the UK :confused:

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What is the difference between bio and non-bio?

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I think bio-degradable means the soap breaks down within a reasonable time after drained and so doesn't remain in the water forever. Less polluting I suppose.

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I don't think bio and non bio means biodegradeable. It means biological. In the UK detergents with enzymes are labelled biological, but I haven't noticed that distinction in Canada, which is unfortunate, since my husband is allergic to the biological powders.

We used to use Persil non-bio in the UK, but we use Eco-Vert here.

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I stand corrected. I remember when the enzyme thing came along; the ads showed these little pacman-like enzymes chomping away on dirt. Actually I remember when becoming biodegradable was a big deal too. I just go to the Sears bargain centre and buy a huge jug of Extra for $5 and use a bit more in the wash.