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Have any of you bought laundry detergent in a five gallon bucket from Hispanics
Posted on 7/28/26 at 10:02 am
Posted on 7/28/26 at 10:02 am
There are people in my area that sell it either in their front yard or on the sidewalk. I was wondering about the quality and value.
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Posted on 7/28/26 at 10:05 am to TommyCheeseballs
The wife is probably stealing it from the hotel she works at.
Posted on 7/28/26 at 10:05 am to TommyCheeseballs
Probably just repackaged bulk detergent like Tide Floor Cleaner.
Will probably frick up your washing machine like all those homemade soaps people use to save money.
Will probably frick up your washing machine like all those homemade soaps people use to save money.
This post was edited on 7/28/26 at 10:07 am
Posted on 7/28/26 at 10:06 am to TommyCheeseballs
You mean baking soda and water?
Posted on 7/28/26 at 10:08 am to TommyCheeseballs
You can make your own detergent. All you have to do is mix 3 ingredients together.
Posted on 7/28/26 at 10:13 am to TommyCheeseballs
Laundry detergent is basically marketing.
The actual cleaning agents are sold in bulk and if you wanted you could make a tide replacement for pennies on the dollar.
Basically all you’d need is a combination of borax, Castile soap/washing soda and or generic oxyclean with bleach added for whites.
No one does that because it isn’t worth it for most people.
The actual cleaning agents are sold in bulk and if you wanted you could make a tide replacement for pennies on the dollar.
Basically all you’d need is a combination of borax, Castile soap/washing soda and or generic oxyclean with bleach added for whites.
No one does that because it isn’t worth it for most people.
Posted on 7/28/26 at 10:19 am to tide06
I've always thought the detergent business was ripe for disruption because of this. I'm sure there is regulation/red tape that make it much more expensive than just the materials, though.
ETA:
Distilled white vinegar is the best fabric softener and de-odorizer though in the washing machine. Blows me away everyone doesn't know that/use it. So damn cheap in bulk too.
ETA:
Distilled white vinegar is the best fabric softener and de-odorizer though in the washing machine. Blows me away everyone doesn't know that/use it. So damn cheap in bulk too.
This post was edited on 7/28/26 at 10:22 am
Posted on 7/28/26 at 10:21 am to TommyCheeseballs
Theu mix it up and sell it on their own or at the tiendas. I dont let my honduran gf use it as i dont like powders in my machines
Posted on 7/28/26 at 10:22 am to TommyCheeseballs
I can honestly say I have not seen this in my area, and I am quite glad.
Posted on 7/28/26 at 10:25 am to TommyCheeseballs
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was wondering about the quality and value
Posted on 7/28/26 at 10:30 am to CatfishJohn
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I've always thought the detergent business was ripe for disruption because of this. I'm sure there is regulation/red tape that make it much more expensive than just the materials, though.
I’m seeing “high end” laundry soap being made with curated perfumes on instagram sold for even higher prices.
The same thing we discussed is true of home cleaning products. I threw out all the chemical sprays my wife was using because I have young kids and replaced it with bleach/water/dawn/lemon(for scent) and it works better and costs virtually nothing while not adding tons of chemicals to all the surfaces the family touches.
You just add a higher ratio of bleach for bathrooms to kill germs.
Posted on 7/28/26 at 10:31 am to tide06
quote:
Laundry detergent is basically marketing.
The actual cleaning agents are sold in bulk and if you wanted you could make a tide replacement for pennies on the dollar.
Basically all you’d need is a combination of borax, Castile soap/washing soda and or generic oxyclean with bleach added for whites.
No one does that because it isn’t worth it for most people.
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tide06
Posted on 7/28/26 at 10:31 am to TommyCheeseballs
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wondering about the quality and value
Both are
This post was edited on 7/28/26 at 10:32 am
Posted on 7/28/26 at 10:46 am to TommyCheeseballs
one of my sons baseball team runs a fundraiser selling the same type and it is great. been using it for years. its the exact same as name brand. we have people that buy every year from us
Posted on 7/28/26 at 10:49 am to CatfishJohn
quote:This is the first time i've ever heard this. I literally just added 2 gallons to my grocery list that will go in the laundry room. Thanks
Distilled white vinegar is the best fabric softener and de-odorizer though in the washing machine. Blows me away everyone doesn't know that/use it. So damn cheap in bulk too.
Posted on 7/28/26 at 10:55 am to tide06
quote:
I’m seeing “high end” laundry soap being made with curated perfumes on instagram sold for even higher prices.
The same thing we discussed is true of home cleaning products. I threw out all the chemical sprays my wife was using because I have young kids and replaced it with bleach/water/dawn/lemon(for scent) and it works better and costs virtually nothing while not adding tons of chemicals to all the surfaces the family touches.
You just add a higher ratio of bleach for bathrooms to kill germs.
I use 1 part 50% white vinegar (potent), 4 parts water, 2 tablespoons dawn. Mix in a big spray bottle. It's potent, so you can lessen the vinegar, but I love the smell and it works amazingly well. This is for the kitchen and anything outside of bathrooms.
Bathrooms I do the same, but with bleach as you said.
Posted on 7/28/26 at 11:09 am to Cdawg
A little more complicated than that but for the most part, yes. You can make laundry detergent pretty damned easy. Tide, Gain,etc. are brilliant rip offs of the public for convenience sake
Posted on 7/28/26 at 11:43 am to CatfishJohn
Vinegar is apparently far better at killing mold which was surprising to me.
Not everyone is a fan of the smell or id use it too.
Not everyone is a fan of the smell or id use it too.
Posted on 7/28/26 at 11:50 am to tide06
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Vinegar is apparently far better at killing mold which was surprising to me.
Not everyone is a fan of the smell or id use it too.
I love the smell of a freshly bleached bathroom too
Posted on 7/28/26 at 11:50 am to TommyCheeseballs
You can make your own. It’s really easy and cheaper than the store. YouTube is your friend.
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