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- Best laundry detergent overall Tide 2X Ultra Concentrated with a Touch of Downy *Est. $0
- Budget liquid laundry soap Great Value Everyday Elegance 2X Ultra *Est. $0
- Eco-friendly HE laundry detergent Country Save HE Laundry Detergent Powder *Est. $0
- Best "green" liquid laundry detergent Seventh Generation Free & Clear *Est. $0
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- Superior stain removal
- Superior odor removal
- Does not fade colors
- Expensive
In testing, Tide with Bleach Alternative receives top marks in stain and odor removal. It also does not fade colors, even after repeated washings. Reviewers note, though, that Tide is among the most expensive detergents, and that the performance margin between Tide and some less expensive laundry soap isn't substantial. Wal-Mart's Great Value Ultra (*est. 12 cents per load) costs two-thirds less than Tide with Bleach Alternative, but in testing does almost as well.
Tide with Bleach Alternative is included in performance testing by Consumer Reports. In another test from Slate.com, Tide with Bleach Alternative is compared with two other detergents with color-safe bleaches. It is the best at keeping colors vibrant after repeated washings.
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Our Sources
1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe
In this review from 2007, Consumer Reports tests 39 high-efficiency and conventional laundry detergents, including Tide with Bleach Alternative, against nine common staining agents. This is easily the most comprehensive performance review we found.
Review: Laundry Detergents, Editors of Consumer Reports, Jan. 2007
2. Slate.com
Eliza Truitt conducts hands-on tests of laundry detergents in three areas (color fastness, stain removal and odor removal) by putting vibrantly colored baby clothes through 14 washes. Tide with Bleach Alternative does the best job at keeping colors bright.
Review: Wash This Way, Eliza Truitt, Feb. 18, 1999
Dianna Zaragoza compares Tide detergent (not the formulation with bleach alternative) with Seventh Generation detergent. Both clean equally well, though the review says the wash water seems to drain cleaner with Seventh Generation than with Tide.
Review: Traditional Over Eco-Friendly Laundry Soap? Tide Detergent Vs. Seventh Generation, Dianna Zaragoza, May 17, 2007
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All Small & Mighty HE Laundry Detergent for High Efficiency Washers, Triple Concentrated Liquid, Fresh Rain Scent, 32-Load Bottles (Pack of 9)
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