What Happened Fresh Start Powder Detergent? - No Longer In Stores?

by Ben the Laundry Man
(Poconos, Pennsylvania)

Ben has provided his memories about Fresh Start powder detergent from his childhood.

Ben the Laundry Man says:

I am a man and 36 years old. I have loved Fresh Start since I was 5 years old and was very sad when it left the supermarkets and discount department stores. What happened???



I've used everything from Tide, Cheer, Gain, powders, liquids, and HE's....nothing compared to the standard that Fresh Start set.

I just learned that it can be bought on-line. So, I will order it. I understand it has changed hands, so the jury will have to be still out on this until I come back with another review after using at least one bottle. Hopefully the formula didn't change at all, that's all I can say.

I am excited and looking forward to my good ol' Fresh Start again! I hope I won't be disappointed.

Taylor says:

Thanks Ben for sharing your memories of Fresh Start detergent from when you were younger. I would really appreciate you writing again once you've tried it again, to say if it lives up to your memories or not.

You are right, it is no longer available in stores, at least that I'm aware of. If anyone still has seen it in stores please comment to tell me where you've seen it.

It is still made though, like you said, and can be purchased through the link above, in bulk.

Has anyone else used Fresh start powdered detergent? If so, you can share your Fresh Start laundry detergent review here.

In addition, you can share your laundry detergent review here, of any other brand, telling me what you like, or dislike about it, and why.

Fresh Start Laundry Detergent Bottle Very Transportation Friendly For Those Who Go To The Laundromat

by Ed
(Astoria, NY )

Ed shared his experiences with this detergent.

Ed says:

I first found this product in Harris-Teeter stores, a supermarket in the South. As far as I know you can still buy it there. That's the only retail place that I know of now.

It used to have a great smell. They've skimped on the perfume in the last few years.

A friend who owns a laundromat turned me on to it. Cleans very well. The bottle is very transportation friendly - much better for people who carry the detergent around with them - going to laundromats.

Taylor says:

Thanks Ed for sharing your review of this detergent.

You make a good point about transporting laundry supplies to the laundromat -- you have to have a strategy for it or you'll start to get bogged down with too much stuff to transport.

Does anyone else have any tips for what laundry supplies they like to carry to a laundromat? If so, you can share your household tips for laundry here.

Fresh Start is the Best

by SR101 Reader
(Grass Valley, CA, USA)

SR101 Reader says:

Fresh Start cleans my clothes better than any laundry detergent I have tried. Plus, it is the only laundry detergent, including all the name brands, that does not leave a residue on our clothes, and does not give my son an allergic reaction.

Taylor says:

Thanks so much for sharing your review of this powdered laundry detergent.

I'm so glad you've found something that works well with your family's laundry detergent allergies, since that is so important.

I've Been Using Fresh Start Laundry Detergent Forever

by Christine Harrison
(Plumas County, California)

Christine has shared her review of this laundry detergent.

Christine says:

I have been using Fresh Start FOREVER!! I have been able to find it (in Northern California, where I live) at Raley's grocery store.

My husband just told me he could not find it today at our Raley's, so I will have to ask, or look at a different Raley's.

I have been using it for years because it is low suds, not highly scented, is suitable for front loading washers and it cleans REALLY well.

I have sensitive skin, and Fresh Start does not make me itch or give me rashes, and, since I am allergic to heavily scented things, I have no problem with the smell...it just smells...FRESH!

I may have to resort to purchasing it on the internet, and I will.

Taylor says:

Glad you've been able to find this product locally Christine, since overall it seems like it is getting harder to find than it used to be.

Thanks also for sharing where you've been able to find it, since it may help others in their quest!

I have a link here on the page to the only place I could find on the Internet that still sells this product, but perhaps there are more also that I'm just not aware of.

Yes, It's Available In At Least Some Stores

by SR101 Reader
(North Carolina)

An SR101 reader shared a quick tip for where she still finds this product in stores.

SR101 Reader says:

My local Harris Teeter (I live in North Carolina) sells Fresh Start.

It's on the bottom shelf, and fairly inexpensive.

I've purchased it in the past. Nice smell, and it seems to clean well.

I'm constantly trying different detergents. Good luck with your search.

Taylor says:

Thanks for the tip of places to look for it in stores.

Plus, as noted, if you're really wanting this brand, you can always buy it online through the link provided!

I Love This Stuff! Don't Stop Selling It!

by Teena P.
(Rocky Mount, North Carolina)

I have used this detergent for over 25 years........there is no comparison to it as far as "off the shelf detergent".

Years ago an Amway rep came to my home and asked for my detergent to compare to their's and he was stunned to see the results of his demo.

He immediately asked what it was and said that he had never seen a detergent that came from the grocery store dissolve and leave no fillers floating on the top.

Recently, the only store that sold it in the area (Harris Teeter) stopped selling it because they did not sell enough to keep it on the shelf.

I guess the 40+ bottles I bought a year wasn't enough.

I am upset about it but I am glad to see that there are other ways to purchase it.

PLEASE DO NOT stop selling this product!!!

Why You Can't Find Fresh Start: Its Been Discontinued

by George Hamilton
(Crockett, California)

George shared this information about the detergent.

George says:

I spoke with Phoenix Brands and you can't find it because they no longer make it.

On-line sellers must have bought up remaining stock.

Best prices that I've found (including shipping to me in Northern California) are $46.10 from Clean it supply and $45.58 from Comet supply. Stock up!

Taylor says:

I hadn't heard this George, but I'm not surprised. Thanks for sharing this with me.

It Seems Like When A Product Is Good They Discontinue It

by Susan D.

Susan says:

A year ago I purchased a small home from a couple in their 80's that were going home to be near their kids.

We helped them pack and loaded the U-haul the day they left.

They left behind a bottle of Fresh Start laundry detergent.

I have used it ever since in my weekend lake home, but have been running low and looking for a new bottle to purchase with no luck.

I would have thought they had bought it locally as they were pretty elderly and did not drive far.

I am still looking. I guess I will have to resort to buying it online as I assume they have stopped selling it in the stores.

It is the best detergent I have ever found and I raised 3 sons! I've tried them all.

Seems like when a product is actually too good, they discontinue it.

It's A Shame It Has Been Discontinued

by SR101 Reader

That's a shame. I have used it before and it is a good detergent. I just didn't like the fact I could only get it online.

If anything, they should discontinue Ajax. That stuff doesn't clean worth a good gosh darn.

It seems to be the trend though. Detergent manufacturers are either raising the costs of, changing the formulations of, or discontinuing well loved detergents all together these days (Cheer free and gentle powder comes to mind too.

I, for one, have grown tired of the idiocy in the detergent industry. I'm making my own now and I'm much happier for it.

Happy Online Purchaser Of Fresh Start Detergent!!

by Carol
(Marietta, GA )

Carol shared how she purchased Fresh Start Detergent now that she can't find it in stores.

Carol says:

I too was dismayed when my local grocery stopped carrying this item. That was many years ago, and I have since been purchasing the product online, by the case.

I have not noticed any change in the product's formula or cleaning ability over the years.

Taylor says:

Thanks Carol for sharing your experiences with Fresh Start powder.

I would be curious where you purchase it online. I have found it through the link below, but I am always looking for more great sources for online detergent purchases.

Has anyone else found a great place to buy this detergent online? If so, you can share your review here.

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