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Tide Coldwater
Tide Coldwater
Get a brilliant clean at lower temperatures. Tide Coldwater is specially formulated for cold water conditions so you can save energy and money.
Available scents & sizes
Fresh Scent
26 loads, 50 oz
39 loads, 75oz
52 loads, 100 oz
78 loads, 150 oz
Mountain Spring
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Get a brilliant clean at lower temperatures. Tide Coldwater is specially formulated for cold water conditions so you can save energy and money.
Product Information
Brilliant clean. Smart savings.
Tide Coldwater is specially formulated to clean in cold water conditions better than the next leading regular liquid detergent in warm. And, with Tide Coldwater, you can save money on your energy bill.
In fact, you can save up to $10 on energy by washing in cold with 100 oz. bottle of Tide® Coldwater*
Great savings and great stain removal. Now, that’s cool.
*By switching from warm/cold to cold/cold for all loads in a vertical axis machine with an electric water heater set at 140F.
Scents & Sizes
Fresh Scent
26 loads, 50 oz
39 loads, 75oz
52 loads, 100 oz
78 loads, 150 oz
Mountain Spring
How it Works
Like regular Tide, Tide Coldwater contains surfactants. Surfactant molecules have two parts. One is "water loving" and the other is "water hating." The water-loving (hydrophilic) part breaks the surface tension of water. The water-hating (hydrophobic) part is attracted to oil and grease in soils, loosening and removing them from fabrics.
Tide Coldwater is specially designed with an increased amount of surfactant chemistry (as compared to regular Tide) that allows it to penetrate easily into fabrics. Tide Coldwater is also specially formulated with an increased amount of polymer technology (as compared to regular Tide) to suspend dirt particles to help prevent them from redepositing on fabrics, helping keep both your colors bright and your whites white.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I use the original product on a cold water setting?
You can use regular Tide in a cold water wash; however, Tide Coldwater has been specifically designed for use in cold water.
Can I use Tide Coldwater for all my clothes?
Tide Coldwater can be used on all machine washable clothes.
Is this product good for whites as well as colors?
The product 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.
Can I use this product on my delicates?
Tide Coldwater 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.
Will Tide Coldwater work on heavily soiled clothes?
Tide Coldwater will work great on heavily soiled clothes.
What is the ingredient that makes Tide Coldwater better in cold water?
It is difficult to point to any one ingredient as the ingredients in the formulation work synergistically together to maximize the performance of Tide Coldwater in cold water washing.
Do I need to add anything else (bleach, laundry aid, pretreat) to get my clothes clean?
Depending on the level and type of soil, you may still have other laundry additives that you choose to add. For typical laundry, nothing else will be required for cleaning.
What happens if I use warm water by mistake?
Tide Coldwater can also be used in warm and hot water washes.
Can I use this product in my HE machine?
No. If you have a High Efficiency (HE) washer, we recommend using Tide Coldwater HE for best results.
Can I use Tide Coldwater to pretreat/presoak?
Yes.
Can I mix Tide Coldwater with chlorine bleach?
Yes, chlorine bleach can be used in conjunction with Tide Coldwater.
Can I use Tide Coldwater on my baby's clothes?
Yes.
Can I hand wash with this product?
This product is designed for use in an automated laundry machine.
Do I need a special washing machine?
No, the product is designed for a typical top-loading, non-HE machine.
Do I need to dilute 2X Ultra Tide Coldwater before I use it?
There is no need to dilute 2X Ultra Tide Coldwater prior to use. Simply follow the usage instructions on the packaging and fill the cap of 2X Ultra Tide Coldwater to the appropriate line and pour it.
