Larsi, does the Tide Boost with Bleach pod produce a lot of suds? Just wondering how it would behave in my TL with one rinse.

What's in the A&H 4 in 1 packs, enzymes? Oxygen bleach? I'm wondering what makes up the 4 in 1. I like the *light and clean* scent you mentioned, I am one of those that don't mind a detergent that has scent, but when everything comes out of the washer I only want that light and clean scent. I really like A&H's powered Alpine clean scent, but the scent is too strong after the wash. I may have to pick up a small pk and give them a try. Thanks

@ mamapinky0....Ingredients are:

Aninonic & Nonionic Surfactants, sodium carbonate, Arm & Hammer Baking Soda, Enzyme Blend, Sodium Percarbonate, Brightening agent and Fragrance.

I think their 4in1 Marketing Hype is their: Deep Cleaning Micro Crystals, Removes Tough Stains, Brightens & Whitens and No Measuring. 4 benefits all in one pack/pod ;)

@ beaglenc.....I have noticed no sudsing with the Tide with Bleach Boost pods! They really brighten, and whiten and since I found them (I'm on my 2nd bag)....I have not used liquid Chlorine Bleach one time!! I really like them A LOT!!

larsi_gw What type of machine do you have?

@ maylingsmom...I have an Electrolux 4.3 cu. ft. 60 Series washer and an Electrolux 8 cu. ft. Electric 70 Series Dryer.

Thank you Larsi for the response on A&H.....isn't your washer the same one I've seen on commersials with Kelly Ripca (sp?)...the big monsters lol???

mamapinky0....YES, lol. Kelly Rippa is the Electrolux spokeswoman! I can honestly say that besides my Miele units, the Electrolux W&D are pretty awesome!

Larsi...I always liked the looks of the Electrolux. I'm also torn between my water hog and a FL, but sigh, its good I don't need to make a choice lol, with a teenage daughter whom is very ill there's no $$ for a new washer, but that's ok I'm content with my standard, it cleans very well. I think some people would have better cleaning with standards if they would shut them off awhile and give the enzymes and oxygen bleach time to work, but often the short wash cycles

The short wash cycles arnt enough time for the enzymes to make a difference. ....sorry my post submitted before I was done.....probably the forces telling me I talk to much

mamapinky, I agree about the soak aspect and do it every time in my top-loader.

larsi, thank you for taking the time to write about the A&H pods. Big thanks!

I have never used pods so I guess I will be showing my ignorance but what is the outside portion of the pod made of? Is it just hardened detergent or what? Do they dissolve in cold water or do you need to put it in hot water and then pour into the wash if you are using cold?

Most laundry pods/packs consist of a 100% water-soluble polyvinyl alcohol membrane. The mixture is usually composed of an anionic detergent, a cationic surfactant, and a nonionic detergent, and most melt almost immediately upon contact with the wash water; even in cold water!

MonoSol, an Indiana based company, has roughly 90% of the market for making and providing water soluble packs/pods to companies such as Procter & Gamble and Henkel/Dial.

Larsi...ha..I got the A&H 4 in 1 packs today I will check in when I try them. I have a load of my sons whites to do.

Dang it...I just did search on oxi clean paks...1st thing to come up is about them ruining Larsi's towels. Crap, I will be sure to use only in all whites, probably white towels.

I just did a load of white towels and they look and smell great! Suds were non-existant and rinsed perfectly.

@Jean, Do have a FL or traditional TL? If you have a TL did you one or two pods? and is one enough for a traditional TL?

I have a traditional TL and I used 2 pods. I had a large load of 7 towels. I love the smell of these and the performance is really good, beaglenc!

I am so jealous Jean..lol. I want the A&H pods.I really like detergent that has a fresh scent as opposed to perfume. I'm glad you like the a&h pods Jean.

Hi Beaglenc, on the occasion I use pods in my traditional water hog I use 2 and sometimes I notice the water has no slippery feel so I've used 3, pods really are not cost effective in my machine, so I don't usually buy them, however I'm a sucker for detergent with sodium percarbonate. I do have a lot of whites in my household. Hubs, me, our teenage daughter, the 2 grandsons, my 40 YO son who's been ill and my 34YO son staying temporally...this mskes for a LOT of laundry. My youngest son won't be here much longer he's looking to buy s small house..thank God..lol

I love the fresh scents- absolutely my favorite, Mamapinky. I still have such a learning curve on this laundry detergents plus additives-beyond Clorox 2 and Biz. But I keep reading everybody's posts and trying new things. And buying even more detergents!! Teehee!

So glad you like the A&H 4in1 pods/packs. Even with 2 pods....there is barely any suds during the wash cycle and by the 2nd rinse, the water is virtually clear & by the 3rd rinse...the water is clear!!. There is the faintest of scent, and it is very clean, and fresh (not sweet, no fruity). After drying I cannot detect a scent at all....just clean, fresh laundry. Right now, these 4in1 packs are my fav!!!

I plan to order sodium percarbonate (oxygen bleach) from Amazon in a few weeks, its 99 percent pure instead of being mixed with a bunch of fillers, so you use a lot less. This way I can premix some with the detergent of my choice for whites..like Foca...Foca with Bleach lol.Actually that's a good idea because foca is a very good detergent and has a light clean scent. Jean have you tried Foca? Many walmarts sell it...it comes in a blue bag with a baby seal on the front. It does have enzymes and its very cheap. The bag says use 1 cup, but a 1/2 cup is enough for full loads in a traditional top loader.

I thought I had Foca until you said it had the baby seal on the bag-so definitely getting that too Mamapinky. Larsi_gw great call on the A&H 4in1 packs-another new favorite! Cannot stand a perfumey or fruity smell-it just gags.

Jean walmart sells Foca in a 4 pound bag for around 3.50 and 11 pounds for 8or9 $

Well good folks, I got my A&H 4 in 1 clean burst pods today, ya. I have a load of white sheets and pillowcases washing now. I used no additives, not even my beloved stpp, I did use 2 pods in a full traditional load. The laundry room smells FRESH. I will post back later when their done.lol

Yay Mamapinky! Looking forward to the results...

Larsi, can you recommend these A&H 4 in 1 paks for my new Kenmore, I have sheets and pillowcases to do. Would I use 1 in a large load? And I'm assuming it goes in the drum before the bedding? I already have these and thought they would be good for white sheets. Thank you .

Not trying to answer for Larsi but believe you use one? Seems like that Lars said that 2 didn't cause sudsing either so I guess either or and yes I would put them in the tub then the sheets. If I ever use a pod that is how I do them too.

Can't wait till tomorrow and you try it out. Maybe you should have some wine ready in case you get flustered. LOL.

Your turn Larsi---wasn't trying to cut in line.

Sparky, did you read one of my other posts where I said I have a tabelspoon and a shot glass ready for measuring? Did you think I was measuring detergent with a shot glass? Haha...just kidding ..but I probably will become flustered. I did use the A&H paks in my roper and with the hard agitation not a bubble. Before I wash a load I'm running the sheets thru with no detergent I want to see how much detergent residue I've been sleeping with..and you know I'm gonna equate it with dirty sheets. Lol. I don't think there will be much residue in the sheets I'm very picky about the bedding, but I'm prepared to be shocked.

mamapinky0 - let us know if you see suds. I truly will be surprised if you do.

Maylingsmom, I will, I wonder about the suds though, I'm sure I'm gonna see some, but don't know how much is too much lol..I have a box of tide powder turbo, but I've read a lot of bad about tide in FL'ers...and does P&G not make tide with bleach for HE..I can't find it and its my favorite for whites lol. I've been reading a lot about how bad oversudsing is for these machines, but also how underdosing is also bad as it causes body oils and dirt to accumulate on washer parts..I guess I'll find the perfect mix after some trial and error lol.

I was referring to you running the laundry through with no soap.

Ohhh, lol...yes I will let you know, I'm going to take pics.

I was thinking though, you would think there would be more rinsing issues with a FL'er with its reduced water than with a traditional.

What are the bad things about Tide powder and FL's? They make the Tide/bleach powder HE. I see it at Wal Mart plus I have some. It doesn't suds anymore or as much IMO as a lot of the other brands.

Sorry for late commenting. I'm in Maui! Yes, on checking in with our laundry forum in Hawaii. Lol. Omg, dying to do laundry. For large loads I use 2 packs. Small loads I use one. For light sheets I will use one pack & one Tide Boost with Bleach pod. I've had the machine you are getting. I always activated the 3rd rinse. Never needed the 4th rinse. LG/Kenmore use way more water than Electrolux for rinsing. Also, you can activate add more water for washing. It's a great machine!!!!!!