[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I must say that I'm a huge Tide fan. Have been for many years. However, I must admit that I completely stopped using liquids, once Tide Pods became available.
Due to some relatively new hiccups with Tide pods - they're not properly dissolving anymore in the washer - I have been at my wit's end. Laundry had become more of a costly chore than before in addition to becoming a massive headache. I've always enjoyed doing laundry until the pods' fiasco, which I'm sure their initial components were changed, since children and teenagers were eating them.
Nevertheless, this Tide HE liquid with Downy couldn't have came at a better time. I love the scent. It takes only a small amount to properly cleanse a full, dirty load of laundry. I have kids, like most, that play in dirt and mud. They spill food and drink constantly on their clothes among other things. I am definitely the right person to test this product.
At first I didn't read the directions and added a cup (the lid) of washing detergent to my HE washer. I won't lie. I had to rinse that first load 2 times to remove all the suds. Lol, it was a mess. Almost like a scene from a movie. READ THE DIRECTIONS! Hahaha
After reading the directions, especially the correct amount to use of this highly concentrated liquid detergent, I began my second load of dirty clothes. No extra suds this time. Lol
I must admit, I was quite shocked at the job this small amount of detergent did for this particular load of laundry, which contained soiled training pants and underwear of my toddler, who is potty training. Again, this extremely small amount of concentrated product by Tide had actually removed all stains and bad smells from my toddler's undergarments and a few pairs of shorts and pajamas. After inspecting each piece of laundried clothing prior to placing the full load into dryer, I did not have to rewash nor resoak any of the filthiest undergarments. The entire load was cleaned perfectly and smelled like Downy fabric sheets.
Awww yes, that Downy smell. I probably could've waived adding a few dryer sheets to this load, but I didn't want to chance this particular load I'm the dryer. Static cling on undergarments isn't a nice feeling at any age. Yet, the next load I washed and dried, which contained his soiled linens,
came out clean as a whistle and smelling wonderfully. This is where I decided to take a chance and forget about adding any dryer sheets. Let me just say this, this formula of Tide with Downy for HE machines is absolutely worth every cent.
The dirtiest of clothes...the heaviest of soiled linens and undergarments...the regular wear and spills/stains...all come out clean, stain free, smelling great, and super soft. Due to the truly concentrated liquid product of Tide's HE laundry detergent in liquid form with the Downy additive, a little goes a long way. One bottle will absolutely wash exactly the amount of clothes depicted on the bottle, like 32 loads, 64 loads or 80 loads. Additional dryer sheets are truly optional, although I would add one or two to sweaters or knit garments.
FINALLY, a liquid detergent that actually does what it claims to do. The reduced costs are reasons enough to switch to Tide's HE liquid detergent with Downy. Make sure to follow the instructions for the correct amount of concentrate to use per load. When drying, use dryer sheets on your own accord, because they are not necessary for each load. Yes, I know "I've got to be kidding", however, I'm not.
I will and I have been recommending this product to everyone. Clean clothes for a fraction of your usual costs is absolutely fabulous.
The Con:
This product does not mean that some presoaks or stain removers aren't necessary. We all know that certain elements have to be treated differently prior to washing. I didn't have grass stains, blood, nor any other stainable items to clean.
The Pro:
I did have washable paint, soiled clothing and linens that I rinsed off prior to washing. One wash without any soaking nor pretreatment properly cleansed these garments to which I previously described. That in itself is a great fete.
HE Tide with Downy seriously rocks!