Fab Detergent Review - My Favorite But Hard To Find In Stores Now

by Roxanne
(Grand Prairie, Texas)

Roxanne has provided this Fab detergent review.

Roxanne says:

Fab was to me the best soap ever. It came in liquid form and made lots of suds in the water.


The scent was Spring Magic, and it was my favorite soap to use because of its very, very good smell. My clothes came out smelling so good and clean.

It never left any soap stains on my clothes and was good about taking out regular everyday stains.

It was also good on all types of fabrics, it didn't seem to fade my clothes. It was also a very affordable detergent.

For some reason they don't sell it every where any more so its hard to find. But in my opinion it was a very good laundry detergent, better then Purex.

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Taylor says:

Roxanne, thanks for your review.

I agree, it is much more difficult to find Fab detergent anymore for sale, at least online. I have only been able to find it for sale in bulk, such as from the links above.

Does anyone still use this detergent? If so, please share your review here, and please tell me from what stores you buy it.

In addition, you can also share your laundry detergent reviews here for any other brand, telling me what you like, or don't, about it, and why.

Fab Detergent Spring Magic Scent Powder Review

by Jennifer
(Georgia)

Jennifer has provided this Fab powder laundry detergent review.

Jennifer says:

I love Fab powder!

I was skeptical at first because of the low price, but decided to give it a try. I was very pleased.

I have used some powders in the past that would clump and not dissolve completely. Because of that, I had shied away from powders all together.

I did not have that issue with the Fab. I had no fading issues. My clothes came out as colorful as they went in.

It cleaned like a dream. The dirt and grime was completely gone, and I didn't even pretreat.

I was really impressed with the results, and the value. Not to mention, the Spring Magic fragrance made my clothes smell wonderful.

I'm so happy I decided to try it! I would definitely buy this detergent again.

Taylor says:

Thanks Jennifer for your Fab detergent review.

I actually tried to do some research to find a picture of the powdered version of the detergent, and I couldn't find one. ***Update - I've now found a picture, as you can see. :) *** However, it wasn't really obvious to me that they sold a powdered version, since I really only saw pictures and information about the liquid laundry detergent on the website.

Has anyone else used the powder? If so, where can you find it in stores, and what do you think about it?

In addition, please share your Fab laundry detergent reviews here, telling me what you like (or don't) about this detergent.

In addition, you can share your laundry detergent reviews here for other brands, telling me why you like it.

Fab Laundry Detergent Was Disappointing

by SR101 Reader

An SR101 reader shared this comment about this laundry detergent.

SR101 Reader says:

I used to buy Tide with Bleach all the time, but it's gotten expensive. So I purchased Fab.

I'm really disappointed in this detergent. I just put in a whole scoop to wash a load of clothes. Put the setting on low and when it started washing there is absolutely no suds. I don't think I will be buying this again.

Taylor says:

Thanks for sharing your experience with this detergent. Because you said a whole "scoop" of the detergent, I am assuming you are talking about the powdered version, correct?

Has anyone else experienced this problem? If so, I would love to share your experiences in the comments.

Of course, just because something doesn't suds much doesn't mean that it doesn't work. We have been taught, through advertising, that suds are important for cleaning, but scientifically this is not really true. However, I would be interested to hear how the detergent actually cleans your clothes, since that is the real test, isn't it?

You can share your laundry detergent review here for any brand. I know you switched trying to save money. I would love to hear more suggestions from others, telling which lower cost detergents they've tried and been pleased with.

***Update: Opal Lewis wrote in with a really short review of this detergent, that echoed your statements, so I thought I'd share it here. She says:

I bought 4 bottles of Fab and it's the worst laundry soap I've ever used.

I Love Fab But Having Trouble Finding It Anymore

A couple of readers have shared with me their trouble in finding this product in stores anymore.

SR101 Reader says:

For me and my family, this is absolutely the nicest scent out there for a laundry detergent.

I was able to purchase it at Walmart, but the last month or so, it is not on the shelves.

I found it at Big Lots today and grabbed 4 jugs. My fear is that it is being discontinued. Has anyone heard anything? I love this detergent!

Regina says:

Today I went looking for the liquid Fab at my local Walmart.

I didn't have any luck. Went to four other Walmarts with no luck.

Went to the fifth Walmart and found the powder. I bought 6 boxes because they were the 32 loads.

I prefer the liquid because it lasts a lot longer.

So coming across this it tells me something is up.

I use this product because of my skin. It's the only one so far that won't break me out!

Taylor says:

Thanks for your review. I did some research for you, and haven't heard anything about it being discontinued, and it is still available in my local Walmart.

I wonder, if for some reason, your Walmart has just stopped stocking it? I'd check some other stores in your area.

I know I've also seen it in some dollar stores, so you may check there as well. Good luck, and if anyone else has tips for where to find this detergent please share them here.

***Update: I got a similar comment from another reader, Ray, from St. Petersburg, FL who said:

I've used Fab for many years, but the liquid form of the scent Rainforest is difficult to get. Cleans pretty well.

***End Update

Has Fab Powder Detergent Been Discontinued?

by Iris
(Miami, Florida)

Taylor's note: Iris wrote in sharing her disappointment that the powder version of this detergent had been discontinued. However, I have seen no evidence that this is the case, although honestly the brand doesn't have much information about it available on the Internet so I can't be sure.

I am wondering if perhaps it is that Iris can't find it now in a store near her -- which is a common problem with this detergent.

Iris says:

I am sad that Fab powder detergent is discontinued. It was the best. Smelled great and cleaned my clothes perfectly.

Why are good things removed from the market?

Now I am stuck with selecting among mostly liquid "blue" detergents that I hate because they always leave a color that ultimately make my clothes look a dirty gray.

Taylor says:

So, have you seen the powdered version of this detergent in any stores near you? If so, please report where, since many people are looking for it.

Fab Cleaning Of My Clothes With Fab

by Mary Clemons
(Huntsville, AL)

Mary says:

I used to use Fab years ago on my twins' clothes. It kept the color and cleaned great. Also, it rinses completely so it didn't break them out like other detergents.

Now, 15 years later, I still use it for the price, value and the smell. It's clean and fresh.

Taylor says:

Thanks for your quick review Mary.

It is always nice to smell something, like a detergent, which brings back such nice memories as your time with your children when they were young.

Does anyone else have a laundry detergent that they have been loyal to for years? Which one is it, and why do you love it so much? Please share what you think is the best laundry detergent here.

***Update - I've gotten even more reviews for this detergent, and I've created a second page for them. You can read even more reviews of this product here.

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