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How do you know which detergent is right for your family?

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on Dec. 20, 2011 at 10:11 AM

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We asked 25 CafeMom members to visit the My Tide product selector to find the right detergent for their families laundry needs. Then we gave them a coupon to pick up their recommendation at their local grocery store. With so many ways to do your laundry Tide makes it easy by offering moms a simple tool to find the product that works best for them.

Tells us about your laundry needs. How do you know which detergent is right for you?

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on Dec. 20, 2011 at 10:11 AM

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Group Owner on Dec. 21, 2011 at 10:03 AM

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Read what moms are saying about MyTide's product selector below!

My Tide selector choice was Tide Free and Clear. My son and I both have very sensitive skin so that was the best product for us. It's great! I would highly recommend using the Tide product selector.

- mspecan_tan

The selector picked Tide Febreze Sport for my family. Now that I tried what the selector picked for my family's needs, I LOVE it, the smell is amazing & last so long.

- TGOLD1

I used the product selector and figured out Tide Free and Gentle would work best for my needs. I came home from the store and did a load of laundry and I have to say it worked great. The best thing is there is no strong perfume smell.

- wademom07

quietsmilie

Member on Dec. 21, 2011 at 10:07 AM

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Due to sensitivities - it has to be free of perfumes and dyes. Since DS is all boy and very messy, I usually get the one with the oxy additive.

bamababe1975

Silver Member on Dec. 21, 2011 at 7:20 PM

It needs to be gentle on sensitive skin but tough on stains and odors.

my4kidsrock2

Bronze Member on Dec. 21, 2011 at 7:26 PM

15 moms liked this

My son is allergic to most detergants so I actually make my own now. I can make enough to last my family of 6 a year for less than $25

wademom07

New Member on Dec. 21, 2011 at 9:17 PM

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I am brand specific and luckily for me Tide is that brand, I try to stay away from strong scents (I have a 4 year old who it really bothers). The problem is I also have a teenager who loves nail polish and lip gloss (stains everywhere) and a DH who works at a steel plant and his clothes are always greasy. I will be using the tide product selector to see what Tide would consider my right detergent.

Granny1952

on Dec. 21, 2011 at 10:08 PM

We do not do Tide because my whole family is allergic to it. Also Cheer, All, any store brands or any of the cheaper brands. We have 2 brands that we are not allergic to and I pray that no one changes those formulas.