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Why are grocery stores locking up Tide detergent?
Are stores locking up and putting anti-theft devices on laundry detergent pods after a host of memes and videos spread on social media of teenagers performing the ‘Tide Pod Challenge?’ ANSWER: No, the devices and lock boxes are meant to deter shoplifters, not in response to the dangerous new teenage fad.
Why is laundry detergent locked up at Walmart?
Walmart store locks up laundry detergent pods after viral challenge. After a viral challenge involving laundry detergent pods made its way across social media, stores are taking action to keep children away. Across social media, teens posted videos and pictures of them intentionally putting the pods in their mouth.
How do you get Tide PODS unstuck?
Start by holding the stained area taut under on-the-hotter-side-of-warm running water. The warm water will help to dissolve any of the membrane from the pod that may be lingering in the fibers, and the force of the water will help to push out the staining from the detergent.
Why do Tide PODS stuck to clothes?
Why does this happen? The detergent pod can have trouble dissolving all the way if the washer is overloaded, if the cycle time is too short or if using very cold water for washing clothes. These situations can create conditions where there isn’t enough water or time for the pod to fully dissolve.
Why is laundry detergent being stolen?
That’s for a number of reasons — it’s a commodity everyone needs, it’s a popular well-known brand, it doesn’t spoil and the big bottles retail for around $20. Pesch noted thieves could probably offload the stolen detergent for around $10 a bottle.
Do Tide Pods need to be sealed?
When using the pods, it is essential that your hands are completely dry when handling them or the outer film will begin to dissolve. You should also keep the storage container sealed when not in use especially if you live in a high humidity area to prevent damage from moisture.
Why won’t my Tide Pods dissolve?
In the winter if the water is colder than usual, the pod may not dissolve all the way. If this is a recurring issue, dissolve the pod in hot water first and then add that to the washer before doing your laundry. Streaking also occurs if the washer is overloaded and there isn’t enough water for the pod to dissolve.
Do Tide Pods ruin your washer?
Are laundry pods bad for your washer? No, these are totally safe to toss in your washing machine.
What happens to the plastic in Tide Pods?
Polyvinyl alcohol detergent pod coatings dissolve in the washing machine, but the polymer itself may not be degraded by wastewater treatment. When the machine turns on, the pod’s outer casing dissolves, freeing the soap within, and the PVA goes down the drain.
What is the blue liquid in Tide Pods?
Their additive of choice: an inert, white powder called denatorium benzoate. It’s believed to be the bitterest known substance, detectable at just a few parts per million. It’s used all over the house and garage to make sure you spit out all kinds of things, from rubbing alcohol to antifreeze.
Are pods better than liquid?
Pods Aren’t Perfect Of course, laundry pods aren’t superior to regular detergents in every way by far. They are much more expensive than both liquid and powder detergents. Some can cost as much as 50 percent more. Powders are the most inexpensive of the options, followed by liquids, then pods.
Is Tide detergent worth the money?
Other detergents may cost less, but Tide outcleaned them by as much as 14 percent. One survey respondent even wrote, “When I think of clean laundry, this is the smell that comes to mind.” We agree that, for most consumers, Tide remains the best value among laundry detergents.
Why do people sell laundry detergent on Facebook?
Another potential reason is that some big box stores will palletize and sell their returns as a bulk lot. In many cases they are categorized so they might sell soaps and toiletries at hugh discount as a bulk lot to someone willing to sell at the flea market or on Facebook or Craigslist.
Why does Walmart lock up Tide?
-The viral Tide Pod Challenge is likely the reason behind some Walmart stores locking up the product behind glass to prevent people from stealing them. The extra security is to ward off would-be thieves, according to a Walmart spokesperson.
Can I store Tide PODS in a Ziploc bag?
Re: Tide detergent pods on checked baggage? They might burst, but if you put them in double ziploc bags you’ll minimize the damage if they do.
Can you store Tide PODS in open container?
Rather than decanting them, the ACI first and foremost recommends keeping the pods in their original packaging—which is designed to be difficult to open—and storing them in an overhead cabinet secured with a child safety lock.
What should you do if you swallow a Tide?
The very first thing you should do is wash out the mouth and drink water or milk to dilute the detergent, Anderson says, and do not try to induce vomiting. Then you should call Poison Control (1-800-222-1222) if the symptoms are mild or moderate.
