-----Tide Cold Detergent: BS Marketing or really works?

[thatsright]

Thinking of trying this out, so I read the label on the Tide Cold bottle, and it doesn't say at all how its supposed to work 'differently' than regular tide.

This reminds me of the Gillette M3 Power blades that claim to the buzz lifts the hairs up. Total BS, so much so a Federal Judge ruled Gillette just made it all up.

 

[Ophir]

I know nothing of this tide cold detergent, but I do know that many detergents use enzymes which have peak activity at relatively low temps (<25C). In fact, they've had a lot of trouble finding commercially viable higher temp enzymes for hot water use.

 

[waggy]

be nice to find out if it really works.

 

[z0mb13]

I got a free sample and used it to wash my clothes..

didnt notice a difference than regular tide, and yes I used cold water

 

[Fritzo]

It works. The difference between detergent and soap is that soap only works with hot water. Detergent can be designed to clean at a specific temperature if needed. My dad's company uses a detergent for cleaning beryllium parts that works between 300F-350F.

I don't think the Tide pruduct cleans as well as it's hot water counterpart though. The colder the water, the more tightly dirt particles are packed, so it'll make it harder for the detergent to loosen the dirt.

 

[Ophir]

Originally posted by: Fritzo
It works. The different between detergent and soap is that soap only works with hot water. Detergent can be designed to clean at a specific temperature if needed. My dad's company uses a detergent for cleaning beryllium parts that works between 300F-350F.

I don't think the Tide pruduct cleans as well as it's hot water counterpart though. The colder the water, the more tightly dirt particles are packed, so it'll make it harder for the detergent to loosen the dirt.

That is true, but most laundry detergents use proteases, lipases, and other enzymes to dissolve stains. These enzymes may have peak activity in cold water. Higher temps will denature these enzymes and render them inactive, leaving only the soap to do the cleaning. Soap is has very poor action against protein stains - blood, grass, food, etc.

 

[brigden]

The only reason to wash clothes in cold water is for colour-fastness. Water temperature does not affect garment shrinkage.

Edited for Costanza's benefit. (Cheers, Legendary.)

 

[Legendary]

Originally posted by: brigden
The only reason to wash clothes in cold water is for colour-fastness. Water temperature does not affect shrinkage.

Tell that to Costanza!

 

[MX2]

Originally posted by: z0mb13
I got a free sample and used it to wash my clothes..

didnt notice a difference than regular tide, and yes I used cold water

Me too

 

[mi xiao]

scam.
the enzymes are bad on the fabric as well.
tide isn't very good for your clothes.

use cheer.

 

[mwmorph]

meh, really cleans just as well with colder water.