Alright, let me tell you about this little experiment I did in my laundry room. I kept seeing these two types of Surf Excel on the shelf – Easy Wash and Quick Wash. Always wondered, what’s really the difference? Is one actually faster or easier? You know how it is, marketing names can mean anything. So, I decided to just buy both and see for myself.
Getting Started: The Setup
So, I picked up a pack of Surf Excel Easy Wash and a pack of Surf Excel Quick Wash. Nothing fancy, just the regular small boxes they sell. My plan was simple: wash similar kinds of clothes with each one and see what happens. I wasn’t going to do any lab tests, just my regular washing routine.
Trying Out the Easy Wash
First, I tackled a load with the Easy Wash. This was my typical mixed bag – some t-shirts, a pair of jeans, socks, everyday stuff. Some clothes had the usual daily grime, nothing too disastrous but definitely needing a wash.
- I just dumped the powder into the machine like I always do. Used my machine’s standard cotton cycle.
- Let it run its course. Took about, what, 45 minutes? Pretty standard.
- Pulled the clothes out. They smelled clean, looked clean. There was a small spot of sauce on one shirt that was still faintly there, probably needed a pre-treat, but overall, it did a solid job. Felt like a dependable, everyday detergent. No surprises, which is good.
Next Up: The Quick Wash Test
For the next load, I used the Surf Excel Quick Wash. I specifically chose clothes that weren’t heavily soiled for this one – things worn for only a short time, maybe just needed freshening up. Figured that’s what ‘quick wash’ might be best for.
- Again, tossed the powder in. This time, I actually used the ‘quick wash’ setting on my washing machine, which is shorter, maybe around 30 minutes.
- The cycle finished faster, obviously.
- Checked the results. The clothes seemed perfectly fine. Clean, smelled fresh. But like I said, these weren’t tough stains. It handled the light refresh job well on that shorter cycle.
So, What’s the Verdict for Me?
Okay, after using both, here’s what I felt.
The Easy Wash seems like the general workhorse. It does the job reliably on standard wash cycles for normally dirty clothes. It feels straightforward – put it in, wash, clothes get clean. Simple.
The Quick Wash definitely seems geared towards speed. It worked well on lightly soiled clothes, especially when I used my machine’s quick setting. It dissolves fast, maybe? Seemed fine for those times you need something washed quickly and it’s not that dirty.
Honestly, for my really dirty loads, like kids’ muddy play clothes, I’d probably still trust the Easy Wash more, maybe even give it a soak setting. For a quick refresh of clothes that aren’t really stained or grimy, the Quick Wash is pretty handy, especially if you’re using a fast cycle.
There wasn’t a gigantic, world-changing difference in cleaning power for my average laundry needs, but they do seem slightly tuned for different situations. Easy Wash for general, reliable cleaning, Quick Wash for speed on less dirty stuff. That’s my take on it, anyway, just from trying them out back-to-back.