All 3 of our Target stores do not carry this scent. I know you have mentioned in the past how great this smells, but I have never been able to find it.

For @larsi_gw, for what it's worth.. it doesn't look like it's carried at my local stores anymore either. :( I guess I got lucky yesterday.

http://www.target.com/p/Purex%20Liquid%20Detergent%20with%20Crystals%20Fragrance%20Fresh%20Spring%20Waters,%20150oz/-/A-51148968

^That's intresting, MamaPinky. I haven't seen that one before :) And a lot of you guys like that scent. (I haven't smelled it yet).

And you've got the same bottle as me (just a different scent).. isn't it ridiculous? What in the world were they thinking making a bottle so heavy?

Mich is correct about the not needing enzymes for every load. We've talked about this a few times I know.

Larsi, I think that was Purex Fresh Mountain Burst that Mich talked about before.

Also some of the Purex does have enzymes.

I actually thought about this bottle of Purex Fab Fresh but the jug is huge. Still for under 6$ I could split it with my sons. Might be nice pared with the matching crystals for nighties. I'm thinking on it.

But ya not everything needs enzymes and not everything needs a super surfactant. I could see this and Mich's flavor being nice on sweaters worn over tee's or a wool scarf, lightly warn. I think there's many things a no enzyme and light surfactant detergent would be good for. Besides I think everyone should have at least one enzyme free detergent in their stash. Something more gentle.

Mich I took the pic at the store..I didn't buy, yet..but I think I already regret not getting it. Lol.

@mamapinky0, I know we've said it before but isn't it sad that Purex can make products like this, but P&G can't?

It was Fresh Morning Burst & Purex Fresh Spring Waters that I've talked about.

Actually discovered the latter by accident, and loved the smell of things washed with it ;).

I get the big jugs and pour them into the smaller one to do the laundry. Those big ones are cheaper, but yes they are heavy and near impossible to pour the little bit one needs for a load of wash.

Mich yes it is sad that P$G won't make better scented detergent. I have always noticed the BOL detergent usually smells better than P&G products. We know they can afford it. Our Roc doesn't use Tide and I've noticed that much of what she uses although speciality and pricey detergents are less harsh than what many of us use and yet her clothing/textiles are for absolutly certain clean. I know she's not laundering for kids but still we all have body oils..I think Roc knows more than I do...I think she figured out a more gentle mix of chemicals and factored with her long hot washes found it works. I shouldn't speak for her, and really I'm not..I'm repeating what I've learned from her. Perhaps I should cut down on so many harsh detergents now that I have a wonder washer that preforms an amazing trick..it heats the water. LOL

OMG..I just realized from a conversation I had with Roc on the phone once...this is exactly what she tried to teach me. wash longer and hotter and use less harsh detergents. ..Tomorrow I will check my stash and see what I have in that catagory. I'll post what I have....I feel a test comming on...LOL

I like the Purex fresh spring waters scent the best out of the purex line too. I wanted to share a discovery I made recently. The Walmart Great Value brand Fresh Scent fabric softener smells very similar to the Purex fresh spring waters detergent! I know that Purex makes FSW FS, but it's hard to find in my area, so the GV brand is a good alternative. Seems to soften pretty well too.

Just wanted to add that I'm in Canada, and the GV fabric softener in the US may be made by a different manufacturer.

I agree all the Purex detergents smell fantastic but I've never tried them. How are they at getting out body oils and deodorant stains?

I'm really loving Tide F&G right now and can't wait for the new he Turbo version to hit store shelves.

Greeny have you tried Tide F&G pods in turbo? Fantastic little guys and they have more enzymes (5) than Tide liquids or powders, along with a more concentrated and potent surfactant mix. I use these on the boys clothes and they always come out stain free..on their white loads I do add a scent free bleach booster.

As far as Purex...its my opinion that if used with hot water, I'd say...125 and above it will do a fine job on sheets that are washed on a regular weekly basis. I just don't believe we need enzymes to remove body oils, those are best removed with surfactants and hot water. ...if you snack in bed and have food stains on your sheets LOL.. I would pretreat the stains if using a non enzyme detergent.

I am probably going to buy the 6$ jug of Purex Fab Fresh detergent, Amiee LOVES the crystals so if nothing else I'll use it on her sheets, nighties, and unmentionables. With her spending most of the time in bed much of her summer outterware is more delicate, a lot of it is 100% cotton, but thin. I like to prolong the lifespan of her delicates as long as possible..a huge factor in keeping garments at their best is using the correct detergent. ..remember not everything needs a workhorse, the harsher the detergent the less life a garment will have.

Also want to add the Purex liquids and pods/paks that say plus Oxi do have one enzyme, Protease, ..I'm not sure about OB's seems to me some of the Purex is OB free, I can't remember. Purex also says some of their scented detergent is Hypoallergenic. I remember them saying they've chosen chemicals for scent that have lower risk for synthetic scent allergies..think that's printed on the back of some of the bottles.

@Greeny, are you talking about the Tide HE Turbo F/G liquid? If so, it has already hit. I bought a bottle two weekends ago at Target and it is currently my daily driver.

Thanks Mama, I have tried the Tide F&G pods and they do work really well. I just hate how expensive they are. I don't eat in bed and rarely get any food stains on clothes. I wash my sheets weekly but have the dumbed down wash temps in my washer.. I can't get it above 100F unless I'd pull a Pinky and dump boiling water in. Those were the days, right? Haha!

I knew about the Oxi formula having protease. Purex with Clorox also has enzymes (protease, amylase, & mannanase). I think all the Purex variants have OB's.

Alex, I haven't found the Tide he turbo F/G liquid in the Milwaukee area yet, and I've been checking all the stores. I think the F/G variants of Tide are a slow seller in my area.

Purex with Chlorox...am I losing my mind..I never heard of it.

Oh I see..its new. Purex with 3 enzymes Hmm.

I love Purex "After The Rain" scent, liquid just like Laundry Mitch's bottle. Walmart here used to carry it and so did Target but not anymore. I do know that Kmart which is in Tulsa, close to me carries it. I watch their add and when it's on sale I go get mine. The last time it was on sale for 5.97 and each jug had a 1.00 off coupon on it. I scored 5 jugs for 4.97 each.

I have a smaller bottle I keep refilled because they are really heavy. I love it for sheets, I am not an oily bohunk.....I also use it for dark colored clothing and throw rugs, dog bedding etc... basically everything that's not white or stained. I even wash my husband's sweaty golf clothing in it.

It smells fabulous, just like good old fashioned freshly washed, hanging on the line laundry...just fresh and clean.

I have a coupon for 2$ off Purex but it has to be a huge 128 oz or larger which is ok since the Fab Fresh only comes in large size at my store so it will cost me around 4$ I will have to give some away lol...I also have a coupon buy 2 Fab Fresh Crystals get one free...so I'm set for some delicious lightly fragranced ....things....lol...I've used the Fab Fresh Crystals with Tide F&G Pods and Downy Free. ...really really nice...I love you George..we all know I'm not easy to please when it comes to laundry product scents. But the Fab Fresh line is lovely.

MiMi...you don't need to be an oily bohunk LOL we all have body oil..yes some more than others but even a light dripper will show up soon enough on bed sheets if not washed properly...your doing something right if your sheets arnt stained and stinky.

I want to point out, that when STPP is added (One Tablespoon is Fine for a Front Loader) suddenly, you've got a wonderful performer on your hands ;)

Many of the Detergent's you guys were bright up on relied heavily on Phosphate & Surfactant alone. While it sounds like a stretch, it's a wonderful combination. :)

Of course, you add STPP to something like Tide with Bleach Liquid and you have something supercharged, haha ;)

Yep good advice Mich..and your right...heck we didn't have enzyme detergent all over the shelves when I was a kid....and some of you remember moms or grandmas laundry on the line so white and crisp and fresh smelling..remember?? Bet your bottom dollar they were not using an enzyme detergent. .they used surfactants and phosphates.

I remember Mich and I talking about this before.

But if you want a detergent less on the harsh side try a no enzyme detergent and phosphates with hot water..your textiles will be clean and last longer. No of course its not for every load, but give it a try sometime.

The Purex Oxi has faded some of my clothes in the past. It was quite noticeable after drying. I have never used it again. I found that the liquids were very sudsy as well. Those two incidents and the marginal cleaning is why I have not turned back.

Strange indeed...I didn't think the Purex with Oxi had any form of oxygen bleach in it..???

Ugh! I had to buy this today because of the "Fabulously Fresh" option.

Mama...it's because of you! LOL...you posted that picture.

I was at Job Lot (or was it Ocean State Odd Lot, what ever) and they had it so I picked a jug up. When I was it WalMart they had the power but not the "Fabulously Fresh" scent. I would have gotten that if they had the "Fabulous".

The box was light in weight compared to Tides box (or other powders).

I also picked up 3 more bottles of the Crystals "Fabulously Fresh"

And classic Downy the watered down version.

Oh and Oxi-HD...I've yet to try that even though we've talked about it in the past.

Here's the powder version of the new line.

My daughter also thought Liquid Purex with Oxi faded her dark clothes. I signed her up for a free bottle when it first came out.

IHaven't checked yet but don't think there's any sort of oxygen bleach in it LOL

I don't think so either Mama.. weird right?...I've never noticed regular liquid Purex fading anything...I wonder why it's even on the label? That's rather misleading..

Tide does the same thing with the misleading label.

Today I used my coupons and got my 3 Fab Fresh Crystals and my HUGE jug of Purex Fab Fresh detergent. Cant wait for my son to take some of this.

First load white bath towels and wash cloths. It was a full load. I took a chance and used to line 2, along with a few T of the crystals, 140 something F. 3 rinses and 1 T Downy Free. I expected suds after all it was towels, but I had very few suds, at first I thought ok no way I've used enough so while the *add a garment* was still on I opened and felt the water..nice and slippery. Than I figured once the temp started raising the suds will sneak up, but no they never did. OMG my house smelled great. 2nd rinse was almost clear and 3'rd rinse was crystal..Towels came out of the washer smelling terrific and nice and clean and yes white..out of the dryer soft, fluffy, with a lovely light scent. Next time I will use a Tide bleach booster since this isn't a Whites detergent.

Second load vintage percale sheets and pillowcases...full load, I used again to line 2, &2 T crystals, 1 teaspoon Downy Free. 154+ F and 3 rinses. Again hardly no suds. 3'rd rinse crystal clear..Sheets were clean, white and smelled lovely. I've started ironing them amd I get whiffs of the lovely scent.

I did not use any boosters but I will in the future, this is not a whites detergent and I want to keep my whites white. This is also not going to be my daily driver, I think it may be great for towels, sheets, nighties though.

I want to say again that I'm really enjoying the Purex Fab Fresh detergent and Scent Crystals...I've never been big on much scent, even now these are just leaving a whisper of a scent. I've used them on sheets, bath towels, and nighties..I have my sheets washing in them now. I'm not using it of course for all loads, not even for all loads of sheets, but it really is doing a fine job cleaning. Everything is smooth and soft and the scent OMG the scent is absolute heavenly. Can you tell I love the scent LOL

I stopped by our new "neighborhood market Walmart " to get straws for my kids cups and they had the fab fresh liquid, powder, and crystals! Was sooooo tempted to buy but I stuck to my box of straws and went on to Aldi to finish my shopping. I know I'm gonna cave soon though. I've always liked Purex products, they do have some lovely scents, I can see myself going back to it if I really like the new scent! Speaking of OBs in Purex products, I can tell you for certain that the free and clear variety has Ob. I was in my driveway scrubbing and rinsing all the sand out of 4 pairs of water shoes with a scrub brush and garden hose. It was full sun and beating down brutally on my black tar driveway. When I poured out some f\c liquid it turned ultra violet purple in the sun, was so weird and cool but Definitely a chemical OB! It kind of bothers me that this is in the "free and clear". ( yes I use laundry detergent for all kinds of stuff lol) I have so much that I repurpose it a lot.

I use laundry detergent for a lot of odd things too mami. I never thought about the OBs. How long did your driveway reflect light? That's actually very cool :)

I used to work with a lady that used Purex Powder. She had allergies really bad and her allergist told her to use it and nothing else. This was before liquid Purex detergent (I think) and there was just one plain scent and it was in the tall boxes and you used 1 to 1 1/2 cups. Her allergist said it had less allergic causing ingredients than any other brand. This also was before All F&C. (as far as I know, I don't remember it then)

On the flip side of that, a guy I know was having all kinds of skin problems, his wife was trying different things to help but nothing was working. He went to an allergist and he told him to use nothing but Tide with bleach alt. liquid. They switched to that and his problem went away. I would never have thought that would have worked but it did for him.

I know a pharmacist that says to always rinse clothes in warm water and you would not have any trouble with skin issues or residue in clothes.

I realize I got way off course from the Purex thread. Sorry !