Here's a money-saving tip: don't waste $4 on Tide Stain Release In-Wash Booster. I bought a pack because I had a coupon (for $1.50 - that's a lot). I now think that the reason they put these larger-than-usual coupons in magazines is because they knew that as soon as people realized what a rip off this product was they would never buy it again. So, big coupon, get them off the shelves, move on.
The little gel-packs go into the washer in the beginning, as the water is going in. They are supposed to work on all colors to remove both fresh and old stains. Well, they don't. And they stink to high heaven so you have to rinse twice (at least). Why oh why does Tide think that these super perfumey give-you-a-headache scents are a good idea? I don't pay $80 for my Lancome Tresor just to walk around smelling like a Tide product.
I have used the Tide Stain Release boosters in at least six laundry loads now and the only thing I noticed is that the whites seem to be a little whiter. The stains did not come out - at all. Not the new ones, not the old ones, not the big ones, not the little ones. I had to re-wash some stuff with good old Shout it Out.
So, to paraphrase my new obsession Shitmydadsays (see the blog list): Tide Stain Release, no, Shout it Out, yes.
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You crack me up! I'm a coupon whore these days - due to the whole jobless situation. I've been wondering about the Tide stain releasers...thanks for the head's up.
ReplyDeleteI tried the dryer softener stick thing from Bounce...now that works. And, it's good for 3 months..."stick it, and forget it", they say. I love it.
As for stains, I rely on the pen-style pre-treatment.