The Japanese detergents are fascinating to me! The fact that cold water is what is used boggles my mind! Please post when you use these products-what am I saying!!

Lol Jean....have you got anything new?

Nothing like the exotic stuff you're getting!! Tide Coldwater, powdered Cheer, and Tide with AF (which didn't remove a new, light coffee stain on my kitchen towel-totally ticked off about it) Can't keep track of what I just carry into the spare room quickly so I don't get THAT look. Looking high and low for the vintage stuff Mama! I like my All pods with stainlifters! Think you will be pleased with that!!

The japanese detergent looks so cool!! I love the scent of Vaska Lavender on sheets!

I am so shocked there was free shipping on the Japanese Bold...but it won't get here till Dec2'nd..lol.

The Vaska will be here Monday. Sandy, I wash Amiees bed sheets daily, but I only do her duvet cover every 3 or 4 days..usually I have her bedding done by noon, but Monday it will be later I want to wait for the mail so I can use the Vaska.

Jean what do you think of the Cheer? I really like Cheer and I like the scent. The Tide with Downy isn't a heavy duty detergent, try it on towels and sheets, I think you will like that.

mamap, I can't remember which thread you were advising me to order Tide AF powder (I have the liquid), but I took advantage of the Amazon coupon and bought a box. I think you are right about saving it for sheets. The liquid leaves a moderate scent even after a second rinse, but the sheets are soft... I did use STPP, so maybe I need to decrease the amount of detergent I use (I use about 1.25 oz. on a standard large load). I don't remember the smell of the original Tide and AF anymore, but the new scent is pleasant and reminds me of the fresh smells of 1980's detergents. Thanks for the heads-up.

My Vaska Lavender Tabs came today. First I'll say they smell really nice, very light. I washed a full size down alternative comforter and used 2 tabs, but remember I have a full fill washer. Even with 2 there was only a few bubbles, but I was a bit concerned with how the water felt, it felt like just water, no slippery feel. The comforter came out of the washer with no scent and white, but it went in white so it wasn't a fair test. I'm trying to understand the ingredients, which I'll list later but the first ingredient is Baking Soda

I'm excited to find out more about the Vaska tabs in your SQ. I have heard how soft it makes things like towels and sheets.

Hi Bea, well the comforter seemed to be fine, but it was already white, I didn't use FS since I wanted to test the softness of the vaska. It was ok, but I wouldn't call it soft. This morning I will do a load of white bath towels with the vaska and no FS..I'll let you know how they turn out, but judging from how the wash water felt, no slipperiness at all I am not sure about these. I do still have to research the iingredients. I got lazy yesterday, but baking soda is the first ingredient. I'll let you know after the towels wash.

Tried the Cheer powder and it is a top performer-excellent cleaning, not a lot of suds but was careful on the dosing, and I love the scent. Clean and excellent rinsing!