I thought you gals might be interested in this...I was surprised by some of the rankings.
Top Detergents - AOL Money & Finance

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I don't subscribe, but the main article shows a photo gallery with captions of several on the list. It has the top ranking name brands for front-loading and top loading detergents. What I like is that it also named the price per load in those comparisons. Just scroll down to the pictures--there are 14 of them! I saw my favorite!

Hope this helps

Thanks for posting this! I use Arm and Hammer and I really like it. It was on the list but in powder form (I use the liquid). I'll buy it in the box next time.

i am a subscriber so her are the top ones in order and how much they cost per load to use...(if you use how much it says on the bottle)

for front loading washers
1. tide 2x ultra concentrate with color clean bleach HE .25 A LOAD
2.cheer 2x ultra concetrated color guard He .17 a load
3.tide 2x ultra concentrate original HE .22 a load
4. gain 2x ultra original fresh HE .16 a load
5. SA8 premium HE powder .42 a load
6. method 3x conc. fresh air .20 a load
7. seventh generation free and clear .28 a load
8. wisk dual action 3x HE .17 a load

top loading washers
1. tide 2x ultra with a touch of downy .27 a load
2. tide 2x ultra cold water .19 a load
3. tide with bleach color clean powder .23 a load
4. gain 2x ultra with bleach alternative .19 a load
5.cheer 2x ultra dark formula with color guard .21
6. tide coldwater powder .18 a load
7. great value everday elagance 2x ultra(walmart) .11 a load ***rated a consumer reporst best buy
8. tide with a touch of downy .23 a load
9.arm & hammer clean burst with color safe bleach powder .13 a load ***also rated a cr best buy
10 all 3x small and mighty stain lifter .16 a load
11. gain plus a touch of softness powder .18 a load

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Thanks Brensmom for the info...

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Thanks for the helpful information! I knew Tide was good, but boy... they swept the list for top loading machines!

I like purex Mountain breeze the combo with pink cap downy is an awesome smell!

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I use Purex because it's about half the price of Tide. I may have to try that Walmart brand they suggest.

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FYI - WalMart's Great Value Dishwashing Detergent also scored very well w/Consumer Reports. I use it when I happen to be at a WalMart and find it works just as well as Cascade.

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