Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is Tide HE Turbo Clean Coldwater Clean Fresh Scent good for whites as well as colors?
A: Yes, Tide HE Turbo Clean Coldwater Clean Fresh Scent Liquid Laundry Detergent can be used with both whites and colors however, as with traditional laundry, sorting by color is highly recommended prior to cleaning, as some garments may bleed even in cold water conditions.
Q: Can I use Tide HE Turbo Clean Coldwater Clean Fresh Scent on my delicates?
A: Yes, Tide HE Turbo Clean Coldwater Clean Fresh Scent can be used on any garments that are considered machine washable. Some garments can be more susceptible to color loss and bleeding, and as with all detergents, it is recommended that a small hidden area of the garment be tested for colorfastness if there is concern.
Q: What happens if I use warm water by mistake?
A: Tide HE Turbo Clean Coldwater Clean Fresh Scent can also be used in warm and hot water washes.
Q: Can I save energy by washing in cold water with Tide HE Turbo Clean Coldwater Clean Fresh Scent Liquid Laundry Detergent?
A: Yes. In fact, if all Las Vegas households switched to washing in cold for one month, you could power the Strip for up to six days ! Just imagine the savings you could see in your household by doing the same.
Based on total electricity use in the United States and all US households switching all loads from warm to cold temperature in standard top-loading machines with electric water heaters.
Q: How is HE Turbo Clean different from Safe-for-HE compatible detergents?
A: Using detergents that are only HE compatible produces excessive suds, which make the machine run longer due to additional rinse cycles needed to rinse out the suds. Tide designed its new HE Turbo Clean detergents with Smart SudsTM technology, which eliminates suds so the cleaning ingredients in the detergent can act faster and rinse out quicker. Additionally, the wrong detergent can add up to 10 more gallons of water to your HE wash cycle.
Q: Is this detergent low suds?
A: Yes. It's been formulated with Smart SudsTM technology, which allows you to use even the quick cycle without sacrificing the clean!
Q: Should I use this detergent in a standard washing machine?
A: We recommend only using Tide HE Turbo Clean detergents in high efficiency machines.