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I used to be a big Tide user but recently decided it was just way to expensive and I wanted to try a less expensive laundry detergent. I purchased XTRA at the grocery store on sale for $2.50. It scent was apple.


First off it smells absolutely terrific. It left a very light clean apple scent on the clothes I washed. The clothes I washed came out very clean looking. The kids noticed the smell and said it smelled really good! Now kids don't usually notice these things do they?

I honestly could find no difference in the cleanliness off the clothing washed in the XTRA versus Tide. They were just as clean at a fraction of the price. I also liked the fact that the XTRA detergent was concentrated and that a small amount of the liquid soap went a long way. The small bottle actually lasted longer than a bigger bottle of my usual detergent.

We had previously had a problem years ago with bargain laundry detergent leaving a residue in the washing machines tub so I wanted to make sure the XTRA detergent I had gotten at such a great price didn't leave a lot of residue in the washing machine. I let the washer tub fill with hot water and agitate with nothing in it. I got some soap bubbling but not a lot. No more than with my usual detergent.

In my opinion the XTRA does a great job cleaning your clothes for a fraction of the price of the big name brand detergents. I will be continuing to purchase XTRA laundry detergent.




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May 16, 2010
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Xtras Great
by: Anonymous

With the price of laundry detergent now, Xtra is the best choice. I have never had a problem once with soap residue, itchy skin, or bottle leaking. And the price is great :) We don't have a lot of money, so buying the BIG bottle for only around $5-6 it lasts for months. I always stick to the purple but the light green is pretty good too

Oct 14, 2009
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Not happy, 44 loads a joke
by: Anonymous

I bought a bottle of XTRA 68.75 fl oz (5o% more) the bottle says, also that it will do 44 loads of laundry, I just finished my bottle knowing I DID not get 44 loads so filled cap to line it says, and dumped it back in to detergent bottle, STRETCHING it lots I possibly got 26 loads, I believe I deserve the rest of my detergent to do the remaining loads of clothes it said.

Sep 16, 2009
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container
by: mary williams

hello,i have used xtra detergant for years and i like it very much...the reason i am writing this note is to let you know that on two different ocassions ,,the containers have leaked...one had a split in the seam and the one i have now just leaks at the bottom....the makers of these containers need to do a better inspection of these products....
thank you,,,
mary williams

Jun 24, 2009
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Xtra is great!
by: Anonymous

I was also a Tide buyer, but one day I was in a financial pinch and decided to buy a less expensive detergent and Xtra was my pick. I loved it so much that I have continued buying it. I still buy Downey because I don't know if I can give that up. My clothes smell just as wonderful as they did with Tide. My kids still get excited when I bring them their clean/good smelling pillowcases or blankets to them. Our skin also did not have any reactions to the switch so I am going to stay with XTRA as long as the prices stay cheap enough.

Apr 05, 2009
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xtra
by: Anonymous

xtra is good

Nov 29, 2008
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Xtra is awesome!
by: Blondie

I also used to be a Tide user but the price kept getting higher. I had then switched to Gain ( it worked very well and was affordable when it first came on the market). Then like Tide, the price went up on Gain. About a year ago I decided to give Xtra a try. I am so glad I did! I found the cleaning power to be super and the scent to be outstanding. My only hope is that the price does not rise on my new favorite laundry detergent. Xtra is awesome!

Oct 12, 2008
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Good Stuff
by: Anonymous

This is a great detergent for the price and it does a really good job.

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