Grab Green

9 years ago

Is this an indication of how much carbonates are in these little pods? No wonder they leave a white powdery residue in my machine. I'm going to try to find out but I suspect the main ingredient, the bulk of these pods are carbonates.

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rococogurl

9 years ago

last modified: 9 years ago

How much do any of them have IYKWIM? Whatever works well for you and you like is what should be used. If the GG doesn't work with your water, fugheddaboutit. Vaska was a nice green detergent but too sudsy for my water. The Miele extra white was just ok but I didn't like the smell of any of the Miele stuff. I have Mitch's All free & clear pods locked in a jug because the fragrance is so strong but they do a very nice job.

I'm always surprised at how long it takes to know what works best. And then I change my mind. Ok. Part of the fun. Off to wash my towels.

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mamapinky0
Original Author
9 years ago
Sorry Houzz posted this twice.
livebetter
9 years ago
Odd not everyone gets the powdery residue.
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enduring
9 years ago
Yeah, I wonder why. I don't use them all the time, so haven't noticed it.
larsi_gw
9 years ago
I use them 2x a week, every week. 105F to 200F and never had the tiniest bit of white powder residue on clothes, the wash drum, rubber boot or door glass.

I used to get this residue with Tide he powder years ago. It would randomly appear with some batches of powder. Strange.
julieboulangerie
9 years ago
I've used grab green pods on 1-2 loads per week for a month or so.... no white residue. But it's on whites loads, which get hot water washes.
rococogurl
9 years ago
No residue whatsoever and great results. Many products have washing soda. I don't see the issue. For me, it would be a question of how it performs with your water, which, as we all know, is the key.

I personally don't use Tide. I don't like the smell, I don't trust the ingredients and I found either Persil or Grab Green give me better results.

EWG rates over 800 laundry products. Tide mostly gets Cs and Ds. With all their resources, not to mention the CEO's salary, why can't P&G improve Tide's score?

In contrast Grab Green gets As&Bs.
mamapinky0
Original Author
9 years ago
Yes all powdered detergent has carbonates..my question is how much does the GG have.
recordaras
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Thought I'd put this out there - right now you can buy a Grab Green sample pack on Amazon for just $4.99 with free Prime shipping. It includes a full size hand soap, and 2 packs of Vetiver and Lavender laundry detergents, Tangerine and Thyme dishwasher pods and bleach alternative pods. Great way to give them a go for anyone who hasn't tried yet! Here's the link.

Ooh, and looks like there's a similar fragrance free bundle available for the same price.
miami mami
9 years ago
My last batch of gg lavender vanilla pods smell "off". Left the clothes smelling different than normal as well. I knew something was up as soon as I opened the bag. I'm thinking about contacting gg to see if I can send them back. I may try the vetiver this time since I have the air freshener in that scent and I like it very much.
rococogurl
9 years ago
Just got a new batch of lavender today. Will check. Vetiver is a good fragrance. So is the Gardenia though more floral.