All Oxi Active Laundry Detergent Review

by Stacey
(Baltimore, MD)

Stacey has provided this All Oxi Active laundry detergent review.

Stacey says:

The brand of detergent that I use the most is the All with oxygen bleach added, for HE machines.


Since it is for the HE washer I can use less detergent to wash a bigger load of clothes which is really great.




It is the liquid formula and can be used for any temperature of water.

I like the detergent because it keeps my clothes really clean. Even the clothes that my husband soils with oil from his machines at work.

The smell is fabulous and with the oxygen bleach added it makes them sparkle.

In the past, when I was using other detergents, I would always use dryer sheets because the other detergents didn't smell as good once they were done washing, but with All Oxi Active I don't need to use dryer sheets because the freshness lasts.

I thought I would dislike this product because of it being for the HE it's more expensive, but I think its totally worth the few extra bucks.

Taylor says:

Thanks Stacey for your All Oxi Active laundry detergent review.

Has anyone else used this product and want to share your own review? If so, you can share your All detergent reviews here, or read others already submitted.

***Update - After receiving more reviews (see below) I would not recommend using this product. Something within it is causing many people to experience allergic reactions.***

In addition, this laundry detergent is similar to Arm & Hammer Plus Oxiclean detergent, which also has oxygen bleach added to the detergent itself. You can read reviews of Arm And Hammer Plus Oxiclean detergent here.

Finally, you can share your laundry detergent reviews here, for any brand, telling me what you like (or don't like) about it.

All Oxi Caused Me To Have A Major Allergic Reaction

by Susan
(Georgia)

Susan shared her experience of what happened when she used this detergent.

Susan says:

OMG itching!!! Started out subtle but intensified the longer I wore the clothing. I only itched in the clothing area and hands.

I have NEVER had a reaction to any detergent before this...it's OUT THE DOOR!!! YUCK

Taylor says:

Susan, I am so sorry to hear that you had an allergic reaction to laundry detergent.

Laundry detergent allergies can be very difficult to predict or explain sometimes, since something that causes one person to break out may not cause someone else any trouble at all.

If you would like to continue using an ALL product, you may want to try All Free and Clear, which is a scent and dye free version. ***Update - Make sure you get the original All Free & Clear if you want to still use a hypoallergenic version of this detergent. I have also gotten several reviews of All Free & Clear Oxi Active, and the version with the Oxi additive still seems to cause allergic reactions, although the original version without this additive does not.***

If you want an oxygen bleach to use on your clothes too, Oxiclean makes a free and clear version which you could add to your wash loads, as needed.

In addition, I've compiled a list of hypoallergenic laundry detergent options you could try, if it seems you've now developed allergies to more than just this one detergent.

Has anyone else used All Oxi Active and experienced allergy issues?

You can share your All detergent reviews here, or read other reviews already submitted for other varieties of this brand.

First Time Using All Oxi I Got A Skin Rash

by SR101 Reader

A SR101 reader shared her experience with this laundry detergent, and asked me a question.

SR101 Reader says:

My first time using ALL Oxi and I had a BAD skin rash only on the clothes area. Can it be an allergy from it?

I love the smell and the clean clothing, but scared to use it again. :(

Taylor says:

I am not a doctor, so I can't diagnose a laundry detergent allergy for sure, but it sure does sound like one.

This is especially true since your rash only appeared where clothes were touching your skin, indicating that it was something on the clothes causing the problem.

As you can see from several other reviews on this page many readers have written in to complain about allergic reactions with this detergent, in both the scented and unscented versions.

I understand not wanting to waste the detergent, but it really isn't worth using if it causes health problems for you. I'd unfortunately suggest getting a new detergent.

In addition, all the items you washed with this detergent will need to be washed multiple times to get the lingering allergens out of the fabric so you can wear them again. It may take several washes, and I suggest adding either distilled white vinegar or baking soda (choose one or the other, not both) to the rinse cycle to help remove excess detergent from the clothing.

I have answered this question as part of the section of my site where I answer laundry questions. You can ask your laundry question here, or read more questions I've already answered for others.

In addition, you can share your laundry detergent review here, for any brand or type, telling me how it worked for you, good or bad.

I Also Had A Major Allergic Reaction To All Oxi Active Detergent

by Courtney

Courtney shared her experiences with this new version of All detergent.

Courtney says:

I have used ALL for years. Recently I bought the ALL with Oxi Active for the first time, and I have had hives to the degree that I have needed steroids.

I finally figured out this new detergent was the problem! I'm switching to ALL Free and Clear today...

Maybe ALL wants to consider discontinuing this product.

Taylor says:

Courtney, thanks for sharing what happened to you when you used this product, and I really hope you begin feeling better soon.

I would definitely be concerned about using this product based on all these stories I've received complaining about allergic reactions, in both the scented and scent free versions.

I Got Hives From Using All Oxi Active 2 In 1

by Alexandrea

Alexandrea shared her experience with this laundry detergent with me.

Alexandrea says:

I bought All Oxi Acive 2 in 1 and I am sad to say that I HATE THE PRODUCT!

First, I have never been allergic to anything in my entire life and first time I used this it went well. I was okay after 3 days of using it, and then I broke out into hives everywhere and am itchy, and it seems like when I take a shower and dry off they go away but as soon as I put my clothes on about 1 hour or less later there are hives everywhere.

I will never buy this product again. We bought it to help with the stains in my husbands work clothes. Guess we will be buying him new work clothes and sticking to our old detergent. =(

Sad to say my doctor recommended Benadyrl, lots of non fragant lotion and warm showers and oatmeal baths.

Also I have had hives now, going on my 4th day. =(

Taylor says:

Alexandrea, I'm sorry to hear you've had this reaction to this detergent. I have gotten so many complaints about it though (in both the scented, like you used, and the non-scented version) I am guessing something about the Oxi ingredient is causing the problem for people.

Hope you feel better soon!

Has anyone else used this product? If so, I'd love to hear what you think about it to. You can share your All detergent review here, or read others that have already been submitted.

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