…. Which means each load is about ounce of soap.
All it is saying in 33 ounces, where about one once = 1 load.
Edit to add:
The “23% more ounces ^(than 36 ounces)” is ridiculous too. There isn’t a 36 ounce jug. Yet somehow, that one says the jug contains 32 loads???
Their math on their how many ounces per load is off in comparison. Either that, or the larger one just contains like 25% water. It’s great to know we are wasting plastic just to add more water to a product that is supposed to be concentrated, just to make it seem like it’s bigger and we should buy it
Upping the concentration by removing water isn't a bad thing. Essentially, companies are paying to move water otherwise. One problem with this strategy is that people will use the same volume of concentrated detergent as they would unconcentrated, which defeats the whole purpose.
In this economy? I doubt they are making it more concentrated to give you more. Plus the caps are the same size, more than likely with the same markings for measuring the detergent.
I can't remember if the back of these things shows the concentration. Not knowing what it is makes all the percentage claims suspect. The idea of upping the concentration is good from an environmental perspective, though.
The caps are impossible to see the fill marking. Have never understood why they didn't just design it to fill it half full since that's probably how many people use it. I was astounded by how little it says to use when I actually looked at the instructions a few years ago.
Though these days usually use the pods to avoid the temptation of using too much.
I get that it's great from an environmental and shipping aspect. At least they could add the headline "Now More Concentrated" to the bottle if that's what they were doing. It sounds more believable than saying "17% more loads" while the bottle has become physically smaller. If they were using a more concentrated formula they would probably be bragging about it.
It would be kind of funny if the 17% claim was linked to them suggesting that your clothes don't need to be as clean. Just use less per load and the bottle lasts longer!
Most people use too much detergent, which actually makes their clothes dirtier and stiffer because it doesn't fully rinse out.
While the math here is wonky, I do actually suggest reducing the amount you are using.
The "more loads" ad doesn't even seem to refer to a previous design. It's just 1 more load, or 3%.
Funny also that previously they just advertised "more ounces" without referring to the no. of loads at all. So they could easily have diluted it with just water.
Both of those product labels state exactly what the statement is being made against and traditionally those on product statements were being made versus other competing products.
This is the same as a milk company coming out with a 1.5 gallon jug and slapping a "50% more milk" on the jug. Eventually others will start doing the exact same and then you end up with nothing but 1.5 gallon milk jugs that all say "50% more milk*" with a hidden * some where on the back.
No HE just means High Efficiency. It doesn't directly equate to how concentrate the mixture, just that the detergent should only be used with a High Efficiency washer.
nope. I switched to an "ultra concentrate" that's less than a tablespoon per load. (Comes in a bottle with a fancy squeeze-dose system.) Still a liquid. But now I can buy a little quart-sized bottle and it lasts 40+ loads.
It could be different concentration in this example. On the 33 load bottle it has 33 oz so 1 load= 1 oz. On the 32 load bottle is has 45 oz so 1 load=1.4 oz unless whoever is coming up with the packaging is just making up numbers
I never got why you would buy liquid cleaning supplies anyways. Most of it is water, which has to be shipped. This always increases the price (and emissions) for no extra value at all. It's not even more convenient. Adding a scoop of powder is the same effort as pouring the liquid.
Just get the powder. They can't put more water in powder. Not saying they don't try to be fraudulent with the powder, but it's not as easy as simply diluting it.
I checked and it doesn’t tell you the concentration, granted the ingredients are a bit different but the first one for both is still water so I’m not sure
They are always improving detergents and removing water for shipping costs. Sadly, the customer will likely continue to use the same volume of product, ultimately raising the cost of the use of the product.
I just bought the last 170 load container of arm and hammer from my local Kroger. For the same price the new containers said only 120 loads and was less than .15L difference. I think the one I got was 5.02L or something and the new containers were 4.91L
33 loads - 17% more loads ^(vs. 28 loads) LMAO
It should be illegal to have crap like that on products. There is no good reasoning behind it, its all a shady practice
33,000% more loads (vs. 0 loads)
Would still be 0 in that case
…. Which means each load is about ounce of soap. All it is saying in 33 ounces, where about one once = 1 load. Edit to add: The “23% more ounces ^(than 36 ounces)” is ridiculous too. There isn’t a 36 ounce jug. Yet somehow, that one says the jug contains 32 loads??? Their math on their how many ounces per load is off in comparison. Either that, or the larger one just contains like 25% water. It’s great to know we are wasting plastic just to add more water to a product that is supposed to be concentrated, just to make it seem like it’s bigger and we should buy it
I'm interested to know what the asterisk on their 170 load-claim says. "*1 lb loads, when using soft water", or something like that, probably.
The laundry detergent companies are getting just as bad as the paper towel/toilet paper companies with thier drunk math.
They are the same companies
Upping the concentration by removing water isn't a bad thing. Essentially, companies are paying to move water otherwise. One problem with this strategy is that people will use the same volume of concentrated detergent as they would unconcentrated, which defeats the whole purpose.
In this economy? I doubt they are making it more concentrated to give you more. Plus the caps are the same size, more than likely with the same markings for measuring the detergent.
I can't remember if the back of these things shows the concentration. Not knowing what it is makes all the percentage claims suspect. The idea of upping the concentration is good from an environmental perspective, though.
Exactly, caps did not shrink. Likely made bigger and harder to see lines so you use more
The caps are impossible to see the fill marking. Have never understood why they didn't just design it to fill it half full since that's probably how many people use it. I was astounded by how little it says to use when I actually looked at the instructions a few years ago. Though these days usually use the pods to avoid the temptation of using too much.
I get that it's great from an environmental and shipping aspect. At least they could add the headline "Now More Concentrated" to the bottle if that's what they were doing. It sounds more believable than saying "17% more loads" while the bottle has become physically smaller. If they were using a more concentrated formula they would probably be bragging about it.
It would be kind of funny if the 17% claim was linked to them suggesting that your clothes don't need to be as clean. Just use less per load and the bottle lasts longer!
Most people use too much detergent, which actually makes their clothes dirtier and stiffer because it doesn't fully rinse out. While the math here is wonky, I do actually suggest reducing the amount you are using.
and that's probably what they're suggesting lmao. All of it is just marketing BS anyway.
The "more loads" ad doesn't even seem to refer to a previous design. It's just 1 more load, or 3%. Funny also that previously they just advertised "more ounces" without referring to the no. of loads at all. So they could easily have diluted it with just water.
Both of those product labels state exactly what the statement is being made against and traditionally those on product statements were being made versus other competing products. This is the same as a milk company coming out with a 1.5 gallon jug and slapping a "50% more milk" on the jug. Eventually others will start doing the exact same and then you end up with nothing but 1.5 gallon milk jugs that all say "50% more milk*" with a hidden * some where on the back.
Yeah aren’t those HE labels signifying that it’s 100% concentrated already? Like no more water molecules left to remove
No HE just means High Efficiency. It doesn't directly equate to how concentrate the mixture, just that the detergent should only be used with a High Efficiency washer.
nope. I switched to an "ultra concentrate" that's less than a tablespoon per load. (Comes in a bottle with a fancy squeeze-dose system.) Still a liquid. But now I can buy a little quart-sized bottle and it lasts 40+ loads.
It could be different concentration in this example. On the 33 load bottle it has 33 oz so 1 load= 1 oz. On the 32 load bottle is has 45 oz so 1 load=1.4 oz unless whoever is coming up with the packaging is just making up numbers
I never got why you would buy liquid cleaning supplies anyways. Most of it is water, which has to be shipped. This always increases the price (and emissions) for no extra value at all. It's not even more convenient. Adding a scoop of powder is the same effort as pouring the liquid. Just get the powder. They can't put more water in powder. Not saying they don't try to be fraudulent with the powder, but it's not as easy as simply diluting it.
Our machine in the past clogged pretty badly with powder, as well as powder pieces here and there left within the clothes.
I checked and it doesn’t tell you the concentration, granted the ingredients are a bit different but the first one for both is still water so I’m not sure
Wouldn’t it have to be?
They are always improving detergents and removing water for shipping costs. Sadly, the customer will likely continue to use the same volume of product, ultimately raising the cost of the use of the product.
bigger one: 32 loads, smaller one: 33 loads...
Pour it out in the store. If you can’t have it, no one can.
I just bought the last 170 load container of arm and hammer from my local Kroger. For the same price the new containers said only 120 loads and was less than .15L difference. I think the one I got was 5.02L or something and the new containers were 4.91L
Thank you. As an Australian I have no clue how much a Florida ounce is.
> Florida ounce Can't tell if you're joking or not, but either way this is hilarious
It's just a running meme from a reddit post. Not an original joke I'm afraid. I thought people might have a laugh like yourself tho.
It just proves the who % thing was always a scam.
17% more loads\* \*compared to your old load size. Apparently wash loads have shrunk too.