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Tide Ultra OXI Powder Laundry Detergent

Targets tough set-in odors.

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Tide Ultra OXI Powder Laundry Detergent

  • Built-in pre-treater

  • Helps tackle tough, set-in odors

  • Designed to attack even 14-day-old stains

Overview

New Tide Ultra OXI laundry detergent powder. Better Cleaning with Ultra OXI Power for your money**.

Tide Ultra OXI Powder targets tough set-in odors deep down in clothing fibers for a deep clean. With the combination of built-in pre-treaters, surfactants and enzymes, this powerful powder detergent effectively attacks even 14 day old stains, all in one step.

**vs. Tide Original

Dosage

Measure with scoop.

  • For medium loads, fill to bar 1.

  • For large loads, fill to bar 3.

  • For HE full loads, fill to bar 5.

Start washer, add detergent, then add clothes.

A pictogram for dosing powder detergent - for medium loads, fill to bar 1, for large loads, fill to bar 3, for high efficiency loads, fill to bar 5

Safety

Tide safety tips: After each use, completely close the container, and immediately store the container out of reach of children in an appropriate location.

Overall Review

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Value3.6/5
Quality3.7/5
Pros
Price (14 Reviews)
Satisfaction (12 Reviews)
Smell (9 Reviews)
Cons
Price (4 Reviews)
Satisfaction (6 Reviews)
Smell (9 Reviews)
Does not dissolve!!
StarStarStarStarStar1/5
Value1/5
Quality1/5

I have had to rewash my clothing twice to get sediments off!! Horrible, will never buy powder again. Originally washed in warm water, had powder left in bottom of washer also.

06/14/2025
The Tide Team
We're disappointed to hear this. While this can typically be a result of your washer being too full, our team would like to learn more. When you have a chance, we ask that you please give the Tide Team a call at (800) 879-8433.
06/16/2025
Smelly clothes
StarStarStarStarStar2/5
Value3/5
Quality1/5

I don’t know what it is about this laundry detergent, but every time I use it the laundry has this weird smell. It’s not mildew or exactly musty, but a very strange off putting smell. The clothes do not smell fresh and clean. It’s not the scent of the detergent either. I stocked up and bought three boxes from Costco and will be returning the unopened ones. I wanted to use less plastic, but I guess we’ll have to go back to liquid detergent or pods since this is not working for us.

05/25/2025
The Tide Team
We're so very sorry to hear that this has been your experience with your most recent box of Tide Powder. If you have not done so already, try cleaning your washer in accordance to your devices user manual with a washing machine cleaner. This may help prevent this in the future, but we'd love to gather some additional details and help you out with this. Please call us at (800) 879-8433.
05/28/2025
Doesn't consistently dissolve
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Value1/5
Quality1/5

Even with warm water, it doesn't consistently dissolve, even in warm or hot water, in all size loads. It leaves blue and white marks on clothes. This happens in two types of washer we have in the house -- one is a top loader and one is front loader. We use less than the recommended powder too. I ended up throwing the rest of the box out in the trash. I don't want to use liquid or pods. I'm try to be more environmentally friendly. I've had Pods not dissolve either (even in long hot settings but that's for another review).

05/19/2025
The Tide Team
We're very sorry you experienced Tide Powder residue left behind on your clothes, Kathy71. Our detergents are formulated to fully dissolve during the wash cycle, and undergo many quality checks to ensure performance. Some common issues that may cause powdered detergent residue being left behind are incorrect dosing or dispensing issues, liquid fabric softener being added to the wash cycle instead of the rinse cycle, or not enough water circulating during the wash cycle. Especially with powdered detergent, be sure to check for any blockages if using a dispenser, be sure not to overload the washer, and to check your water pressure. We want you to get the best from our laundry detergent, and would like to talk with you more to help troubleshoot this. Please give our Tide Team a call at 1-800-879-8433 from 9AM -- 6PM EST Monday–Friday, so we can assist you.
05/20/2025
All of our clothes smell sour now :(
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Value1/5
Quality2/5

I bought a large box of this for $35 thinking it would last our little family 6 months , but the smell of our clothes is unbearable. The smell is like you left a pile of wet clothes in the dryer overnight and forgot to dry them - you know the smell, we've all done it at least once. Our clothes are fully dried after the wash (I have made sure that this is not the problem) and we use no other products. The end result is mildew smelling clothes?! I'm so disappointed. I've tried to use more "natural" boxed powdered products as we would like to cut down on our plastic consumption, but the detergent does not dissolve in cold water. What happened Tide? Our clothes smell gross :(

04/25/2025
The Tide Team
We appreciate you reaching out to us! We understand that scent preferences are highly personal, what one person loves could be very different to another. Ensuring the correct amount of laundry product is used in relation to load size and dirt levels is crucial for achieving the desired scent, therefore measuring for the load is very important. To remove the scent: rewash with the hottest water safe for the fabric, using the recommended amount of detergent and fabric softener. If item is bleach-safe, use bleach while washing. One cup of vinegar can be added to wash, if not bleach safe. Be sure to check owner’s manual on how to clean out machine or do service wash on machine. Nonetheless, we'd love to learn more, as well as make this right. When you have a chance, give us a call so we can help: (800) 879-8433
04/28/2025
Favorite detergent
StarStarStarStarStar5/5
Value5/5
Quality5/5

I grew up using “natural” laundry detergents, but have recently done a ton of research about laundry (we use cloth diapers), and learned many natural detergents don’t have enzymes (or less effective ones). We did some experiments of our own but mostly relied on wirecutter and cloth diaper cleaning experts to discover this is a really effective detergent! Tide has it figured out. We prefer powder detergents because of cardboard packaging and heavily soiled laundry. This is the best!!

03/31/2025
The Smell!!
StarStarStarStarStar2/5
Value3/5
Quality3/5

I bought this product based on a podcast laundry recommendation. They said it was mildly fragrant. To me the fragrance is overpowering. My downstairs bathroom, where the laundry is , now smells like this product and I am not a fan. It may work great, but why on earth wouldn't Tide make an unscented version? Going to wrap this up in plastic and store in the basement and see if someone else can use it. Really was a waste of my money.

03/26/2025
The Tide Team
We're disappointed to hear you aren't enjoying the scent of your Tide. If you're looking for a scent free option, we recommend giving Tide Free & Gentle a try. If you have questions or would like to share more, give us a call at (800) 879-8433.
03/27/2025
Works incredible
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Value5/5
Quality5/5

Tide works better than any other laundry detergent, no doubt. I use it for cloth diapers as well and it works great. The only downside is the scent is extremely strong when you open the box, and some of the ingredients are known to cause lung, skin and eye irritation. I dont know why those have to be there. Seems unnecessary. If they could make a Tide powder free and clear version, I would buy it!

01/29/2025
This reviewer received incentives from the product manufacturer.
Awesome cleaner!
StarStarStarStarStar5/5
Value5/5
Quality5/5

Tide Oxi is the best! I use it for my color towels. It gets them squeaky clean and brightens them, too. I use it to clean all around my home. It cuts grease like nothing else!! Vent hoods, fryers, floors etc. All my white dish towels and washcloths white and absorbent. I also used it to clean old bottles that had been outside. It dissolves soap scum . I do have to stir to dissolve it in hot water or it will form "rocks" and not dissolve. That probably has something to do with all the calcium it binds "softening" the water. It has a strong, clean scent, like pure washing soda on steroids.

12/13/2024
This smells awful
StarStarStarStarStar1/5
Value1/5
Quality1/5

I recently purchased this at SamsClub and immediately noticed that my clothes do not smell freshly laundered. While my clothed don't smell dirty they also don't smell clean. I came to this site to see what others thought about this product because I thought I was losing my sense of smell and was surprised at the reviews for Tide with Oxiclean whether powder or liquid. I am hoping Sams will give me refund because I no longer want to use this and it costs too much to just trash it. I certainly will only b purchasing the original version from now on. I have used Oxo-Clean for years tight tide and other laundry detergents and I certainly didnt change the smell o my clothes. It's rather odd. Perhaps they should consider reformulated this product.

12/11/2024
The Tide Team
We're disappointed to hear you aren't seeing the great cleaning as expected from this Ultra OXI powder. We always want Tide to give your laundry a great clean after extensive quality tests, so this surely isn't the result we expect. Our team would like to hear more from you, and gather some product information. When you have a moment, we hope you'll give us a call at (800) 879-8433.
12/11/2024
Tried and True!
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Value5/5
Quality5/5

I have tried many brands over the years and I keep coming back to Tide. I’ve tried the Kirkland knockoffs and they just don’t do as well. I used to use oxi clean

09/26/2024
Scent is a deal breaker
StarStarStarStarStar3/5
Value4/5
Quality4/5

The detergent performed well, and I appreciated the powder format. However, the smell was so strong it was making me cough and gag while putting away my cleaned laundry, and this was after extra vinegar and water rinses! I'm not prone to allergies etc either, but this was overwhelming and won't buy it again solely because of the smell.

09/23/2024
The Tide Team
While it's great that Tide Ultra Oxi Powder Laundry Detergent performed well, we're very sorry to hear that you experienced symptoms. We always test our products thoroughly to ensure they are safe when used as directed, so we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. We recommend discontinuing the use of the product if you haven't already done so. Please hold onto it for at least 2 weeks, in case our Safety Team needs to collect any additional information. To make sure your comments are accurately shared with our team, we would like to learn a little more about your experience. For assistance, please give us a call at (800) 879-8433.
09/23/2024
Delighted to return to powder!
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Value5/5
Quality5/5

I grew up using Tide powder, but like many people, switched to liquid and tried a wide variety of detergents along the way. About a year ago, I decided that I no longer wanted to generate the amount of plastic waste associated with liquid. I switched to Tide powdered. The cardboard box is better for the environment and the detergent more concentrated so there is less to carry home. I really like the new Oxi. It seems to work well and I don’t think it smells bad. I sure hope Costco continues to carry it !

06/23/2024
Overwhelming scent!
StarStarStarStarStar1/5
Value3/5
Quality2/5

I've been a Tide powder fan for well over 20 years and this is the worst version I've ever used. The smell is overpowering and even after a heavy-soil wash cycle, the clothes still have a strong scent to them. It makes me wonder how much residue the detergent is actually leaving on the clothes. We immediately stopped using it and are now searching for a new brand. To anyone with sensitivity to strong scents/smells, keep your windows open if you end up using this version! @Tide, please dial down on the scent. Your team added too much.

03/31/2024
The Tide Team
Your over 20 years of loyalty mean a lot to us and that’s why we're so very sorry to hear that you're not a fan of the strength of this scent. We do put a lot of thought into creating features that we think you'll enjoy, though we do understand that preferences can vary from person to person. We'll be sure to share your comments with the rest of our team and hope you’ll visit our website or reach out to our customer service team to see how we can help you find another scent that’s right for you after all your years of loyalty.
04/01/2024
Leaves bleach spots on my clothes!
StarStarStarStarStar1/5
Value4/5
Quality1/5

I have used Tide for well over 20 years and never had any issues until now. Costco only sells the Tide powder with Oxyclean. I started to notice on my clothes that the soap was not rinsing off some of the items. When I would see that I would rewash the item and found that after they were washed again I had bleach spot on the clothes. I don't use bleach so I know it wasn't leftover bleach splashing onto my clothes. After having 5 sweatshirts, 4 t-shirts and 8 pairs of black pants getting bleach spots (ruining them). I finally gave up on the detergent. I was able to find and buy a much smaller box of Tide Original online for the same cost as the huge box I got at Costco and have not had an issue since.

02/20/2024
The Tide Team
Thank you for being a part of our Tide Family for over 20 years, and for bringing this to our attention. Our Tide powdered detergent is put through many quality checks to ensure they are safe for both white and colored clothing. We wouldn't expect our TIde Ultra Oxi to stain your clothes, and we'd like to learn more. Please give us a call at (800) 879-8433.
02/22/2024
This is the best form of Tide!
StarStarStarStarStar5/5
Value4/5
Quality5/5

It seems to get things clean without adding any other products. I buy it at Costco so I only have to buy it once or twice a year. Nothing works better.

12/31/2022
Septic Safe?
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Value5/5
Quality5/5

Just moved to a home with a septic system. Is Tide Ultra Oxi septic safe?

10/20/2022
Costco should carry regular Tide
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I am a big fan of classic Tide powdered detergent. I buy the 100 load boxes at Costco. The last two times I was there Costco only had this Is OXY Tide. I can't stand the smell of OXY, it's so overpowering. Also, I use powdered Tide throughout my house to clean floors, cabinets, walls.

08/25/2022
The Tide Team
We know how important a fresh scent is to ensuring your laundry days go off smoothly. We're sorry that the scent was too strong, but please know that we do many tests to get the scent just right. Also, we recommend using our laundry detergent as instructed for your laundry needs. We'd love to hear from you about this, so please give us a call at (800) 879-8433.
08/26/2022
PLEASE MAKE IN A LARGER SIZE!!
StarStarStarStarStar5/5
Value1/5
Quality5/5

I absolutely LOVE this powder detergent it is by far the BEST! It's the ONLY detergent I don't need to add anything to it, it already removes stains,cleans perfectly and best of all it smells AMAZING! I don't need to add ANY softener it's just the best of the best... BUT it unfortunately doesn't come in anything but a small 35 load box and isn't worth the money for that size. This is such ashame and honestly makes me sooo angry! I've looked for YEARS and have tried EVERY brand soap combo and have NEVER found anything I was set and satisfied on until Powdered Tide w/Oxi and now I can't even use it PLEASE OFFER THIS IN A LARGER SIZE BOX PLEASE! I NEED THIS IN MY LIFE

06/09/2022
Tide Plus Oxi Powder
StarStarStarStarStar5/5
Value3/5
Quality5/5

Works wonders on our heavy soiled work clothes! Feels clean! Love the scent! Downfall is the size container is limited to only 35 loads when purchasing powder. There should be a bigger size to purchase for us people that prefer powder detergent!!!! Especially when powder detergent is hardly in stock on store shelves!

05/07/2022
StarStarStarStarStar5/5

Love this product! The scent is clean and not overwhelming! It also doesn't leave clumpy powder residue left In your clothes after the load has been run through its cycle

10/27/2020
EXCELLENT PRODUCT
StarStarStarStarStar4/5
Value4/5
Quality5/5

I recently tried this newer iteration of a trusted favorite and it performed very well. The only drawback that I could detect is the repugnant fragrance.

04/19/2020
his Product is exactly what I needed!
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Value5/5
Quality5/5

his Product is exactly what I needed!his Product is exactly what I needed!his Product is exactly what I needed!his Product is exactly what I needed!

03/26/2020
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StarStarStarStarStar5/5
Value5/5
Quality5/5

Best tide product by far. Hard to find. Dollar general is the only place I have found this. Wish I had coupons little pricey but still buy it

05/15/2019
Tide ultra oxi is awesome
StarStarStarStarStar5/5
Value5/5
Quality5/5

This product is amazing I love all tide products but the oxi powder is what I love the most

08/21/2018
tide ultra powder
StarStarStarStarStar5/5
Value5/5
Quality5/5

i want tide ultra powder plus bleach and original scent and touch of downy powder and liquid or tide pods plus downy

05/16/2018
25 Reviews

FAQ

A: Tide Ultra OXI is safe for all washable fabrics. It cleans, freshens, whitens, and brightens and is safe for all washable fabrics.

A: Yes, Tide Powder Ultra OXI is specially designed for regular and high efficiency machines.

A: Yes. Tide Powder Ultra OXI can be used