Foca vs Roma Powder Laundry detergent Review

[@thecleanpsycho]

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[@reginapugh]

Ive been using Foca since I moved to Texas 4 years ago. You cant beat the price. I add an container/ box of oxy clean or whatever poweder stain remover I can get my hands on since Foca doesnt necessarily have a stain removing agent.

[@caseherc5991]

So, I left clothes in my washing machine for a little over a day, I had forgot, so they had that nasty smell so I washed them a few times using tide and the smell didn't go away, they were a few of my favorite shirts so I didn't want to throw them away, anyway I had family over for a few weeks and seen foca, alot of soap cheap, so I bought it, used it on my clothes and it took the smell away, I don't like the smell of foca out of the bag but it took the smell out of my shirts, then I used tide again it has a better aroma, so 2 👍🏽 👍🏽 thumbs up for foca, it kills bacteria and smells for sure , Roma maybe I'll try in the future

[@kerstinchagas6924]

I use to buy Walmart detergent snd I had the same problem and I also resolves the problem but with Roma

[@happymom73]

Thank you for doing these tests. They have changed (dumbed down) laundry detergents so much, none of them work as well as they use to. It's nice to see what might be worth it and what's not.

[@thecleanpsycho]

You’re welcome & sadly it’s not just laundry detergent. For most consumer products, the quality has decreased but companies slowly make changes so that people don’t notice & so they are able to ride on the quality of what their name is. It’s honestly ridiculous

[@diedonner299]

Hint you can buy a box of TSP powder for a few dollars and add a tablespoon or two to every wash load. Suddenly the detergents clean like they did in the past.

[@happymom73]

@@diedonner299 I already got some here. So silly they pulled phosphates out of detergents. It wasn't detergents used by the public that were causing all the foaming back in the day. It was companies dumping their phosphate laden wastes into a rivers and lakes.

[@johndoe-vc1we]

Like how your videos are coming along. You're the only one on YT doing this sort of deep dive. Others are more interested in trying out different detergents for the perfume, not for how well they clean 👍

[@johndoe-vc1we]

Surprised to see no foam with Roma. Like none at all. I've never seen a detergent, not foam at all before. That too in hot water.

[@thecleanpsycho]

Right it was very interesting but I’ll definitely skip on this one in the future.

[@rawbacon]

I used to work in the Structural Steel Fabrication business which is mega filthy. I would use Dawn Dish Soap on any stains, it's been several years ago now but Dawn was a winner back then.......Love the smell of Foca.

[@rorilee9791]

We use Dawn on stains also. Works well

[@Lex5576]

There's another Mexican made brand called Ariel at my Walmart. I'm open to giving these a try, as choices for powder detergents are rapidly dwindling away. My all time favorite Cheer is no longer being made in powder form. For some reason I always thought Foca was a white colored detergent, not aqua blue. Powder detergents leave less spotting IMO.

[@pvnchos1478]

Ariel like the tide of Mexico 🇲🇽

[@Lex5576]

@@pvnchos1478Its excellent detergent for under $6😊

[@mkmk8-x2j]

Ariel is a European brand... But yeah it's one of my favorites

[@nakiarebel8019]

Btw, I haveheard from a detergnet maker that suds ar not the cleaning agent. It is just that our human eyes like to see what we have associated bubbles with.

[@Mrs.BlackSheep13]

Hi, I'm new to your channel . Having lived in Mexico and having my washer break within 3 months, I had to learn to hand wash. I would soak in these powdered detergents ,then I would have to use zote bar soap to hand wash with ALOT of elbow great lol. Thanks for doing a comparison like this. P.S. In Mexico, Roma can also be used to wash dishes. My in laws had a open bag of it outside their store by the sink to wash your hands. Its a cheap multi purpose soap in Mexico.

[@desktopkitty]

My husband and I used Foca. It makes our laundry come out feeling clean and smelling fresh. Luckily, we don't manage to squirt huge loads of mustard, chocolate or other stuff on our clothes, so that's not an issue. I mean, I guess if huge food stains is not a problem in your household, it works well for just normal yuck from being worn and body odor.

[@thecleanpsycho]

Yeah most of these detergent will work for most people. I always say if it works for you, it works for you. I just know not to use this for heavy stains. But, for most individuals, it’ll do fine.

[@dinarusso3320]

I have an H/E washer and I use about 1 or 2 tablespoons of Persil. Always pretreat stains and everything is always very clean.

[@ljfire100]

this is the one ive been waiting for!

[@haymaker710]

Me too

[@VeryCoolAlan]

I love this, I love trying the super expensive Tide Ultra Pods down to Roma and Ariel just because it's fun to compare!

[@ef7856]

I used foca with oxyclean today on a white load. Everything came out clean and bright!

[@hollybolien2053]

I use Roma and add a TBSP of a mixture of 50/50 Borax and baking soda to the water before adding the clothes. Works fine for us. We are sensitive to smells and soap since Covid, and this doesn’t irritate our noses or skin. I do wish the scent was a little heavier. Also, I do a pre soak in a white fine gallon for heavily soiled clothes.

[@mwj9080]

I've tried these two a while back for my towels which are moderately soiled and they were ok. But my primary powder detergents are Arm & Hammer and Gain.

[@thecleanpsycho]

Is the audio in my videos hard to hear?

[@mwj9080]

@@thecleanpsycho it can be a little muffled at times especially when the water is running into the machine. You may need to wear headphones or a mic for better clarity.

[@heinuchung8680]

@@thecleanpsychotry speaking slightly slower your voice is slightly womanly as you speak so quickly slow down pronounce everything overall a great video I think your channel has a future . I like that control scientific method and hypothesis

[@mypriusisfaster]

My mom always bought Roma growing up. Hated how it smelled and how clothes felt after coming out the drier. Would always have a greasy feeling and smell would linger. Honestly, better off buying arm and hammer powder if tide is too expensive for you. WinCo always has good price on it, plus they carry free and clear arm and hammer powder detergent.

[@thecleanpsycho]

Listen, I just bought Tide original Powder & I must say, It definitely is high on my list. I actually like it better than the tide liquid & pods.

[@ForeverGodsGirl03]

@@thecleanpsycho I agree I wasn't a Tide fan until I tried the powder

[@diedonner299]

When stains are that bad (or old) you get a bar of Zote pink or white or Fels Naptha, stand at the sink and hand wash with the bar of soap.

[@thecleanpsycho]

I don't disagree with that. I just did this test like that to see how well it could clean set in stains. Most of my test are done that way, because a lot of my viewers have requested it like that, but I do agree that other methods should be used to adequately remove difficult stains.

[@Kindlyone777]

Have you found a detergent with phosphates. The old detergents pre 1990s ? Those detergents worked phenomenal. No comparison to even the best detergents of today

[@thecleanpsycho]

No, but if you wanted to add the phosphate you could order a bag of “Sodium Tripolyphosphate” on Amazon for around $15. A little goes a long way so it’ll last you a while, but it can damage the ecosystem in lakes & streams which is why it has been removed from laundry detergent. If you wanted to use it, I’d just be cautious and do a little research about the water system near you. There is also another form of phosphate (trisodium phosphate), but it’s a lot more expensive online. Sometimes I add 1/4 cup of washing Soda (not baking soda) or 1/4 cup of borax and it really does make a difference so I’d recommend trying those options. But, I don’t use either of these 2 detergents these days. My current go to is “9 elements laundry detergents”. Hope this helps!

[@caseherc5991]

Foca smells like someones bathwater thats been left there a few days, but, its great at killing bacteria and smells, then on you're wash day use you're preferred soap again

[@LowSlungBadBitch]

I love Foca smell, I don’t get that at all.

[@johndoe-vc1we]

Surprised there was not much difference even on hot which was nearing 50C. I really wonder if the water is sufficient. You say you can get away with less detergent with the precise setting. What if you used twice more water and the same detergent quantity. You used 60gm which I think is more than enough. I just can't believe these detergents are this bad or maybe those stains are just hard to shift. They are staples in Mexico, where the temperature is hot and people sweat a lot.

[@thecleanpsycho]

Idk really. I think for season 4 I’ll stick to letting the stain sit for between 4-8 hours instead of 24 or longer.

[@johndoe-vc1we]

@@thecleanpsycho the way you have it now at 72h or so is realistic. 4-8h will not be hard to remove for most detergents. That has been my experience. And most people won't do laundry that fast. You could test this in a video on its own. Stain set for 4-8h vs. 72h and a week. The last two I expect to be similar. The first two will separate detergents that are only good for light to medium soil vs. heavy

[@nakiarebel8019]

I used foca , roma, and nieve?. I like em for some of these phosphorus free. I have blended one brand alone with the laundry soap and added borax to the wash. I just kept them on hand when i would run out of True detergent. I would have 2 bottles for almost 8mths to a year. . When i order late i have to wait for delivery. So it is good to have the powder on hand.

[@number1pappy]

So after all these reviews youve done on laundry detergent which laundry detergent do you use on a regular basis?? Whats the best laundry detergent in your opinion?? Thanks for your time making all these videos! 😊

[@thecleanpsycho]

I am actually going to do a video at the end of the month about my favorite but overall Persil is just the best. The one I use on a more consistent basis is... probably all free & clear pods.

[@heinuchung8680]

@@thecleanpsychoit’s true nothing works better than Persil I also used tide always a good choice. Nothings cleans better than persil for colors and whites but tide is the best for whites 🚒. But persil is expensive very expensive

[@haymaker710]

What a great match up.

[@samantharowell9733]

I have a portable washing machine. It can't do full sized loads. So I only use 1/4 to 1/3 cup powder. But that's what my powder says to use for "compact" washers. Which I'm assuming means portables lol.

[@thecleanpsycho]

How does it work for you?

[@samantharowell9733]

@thecleanpsycho it does alright. The portable doesn't have an agitator, so it simply will never be as good as one that does. But it should be noted my clothes also don't get too dirty. So I can get away with cheaper laundry soap. I get my laundry powder from the dollar store.

[@samantharowell9733]

@jayaCatLvr-ys5ix me neither. I used to. Persil is my all time favorite because I loved the smell so much. But, it's just too expensive. 😂

[@therenia22]

I love both Roma & Foca, as well as the scents. They are much milder (once clothes are dry) compared to American ones. If you have an European/ Polish grocers around, you should check out “E” (from Henkel), Vizir, or Persil. The ones made in Europe smell & work better, I think. I’d love to see you put them to the test!

[@lmoore3767]

I agree- Persil made in Europe smells so much better than here in the States! It is an excellent detergent, but I can’t stand the smell.

[@diedonner299]

@@lmoore3767totally ageee about the smell of Persil and it’s also persistent. I can’t wear anything washed in Persil until it’s washed again in something else to remove that lingering scent.

[@letitbeenow]

The stains sitting for a week may be too long? I mean that's a tall order for any detergent to remove.😢

[@thecleanpsycho]

I can do a part 2 and give it between 4-8 hour for the stains to dry then test it again.

[@mwj9080]

@@thecleanpsycho I think that'll be fair. Especially for detergents of this tier.

[@johndoe-vc1we]

@@thecleanpsycho yes i think that would be useful to give us an idea of how these stains behave as time goes on. I don't think there is much difference past 72h and a week though. The stains have been set and will be dry by then. A few days longer should not affect anything and is realistic as people do laundry once a week or twice at most.

[@Paul-gh9ky]

I personally would love to have a few cases of 20 year old bar soap. Today's bar soap is cheaply made and the bars (all brands) dissolve at least twice and maybe 3 times faster than in the 70s or 80s. Corporate America has ruined everything.

[@curlyhairdudeify]

I have oily skin; pods and liquid detergent never worked. My clothes smelled like rancid oil after awhile. La Foca..... Clean AF.

[@thecleanpsycho]

Glad you found it to work for you. It’s price is pretty good, so that’s all that matters at the end of the day.

[@_E_P]

just saying thr control test and rest needs to be washed the EXACT way and temp to be 100% accurate.

[@BreonaOneal]

I use foca for my husbands clothes, he works in plants, works wonders!

[@thecleanpsycho]

I actually plan to do a redemption season later because I've been trying these again but I've been using them a little differently & it's been a good experience.

[@TheHostileLife]

Would you be able to do a review/comparison on Method laundry detergent vs. others?

[@thecleanpsycho]

Funny enough I just bought method but haven’t tested it yet. I’ll add it to my request list.

[@albertcarello619]

They're both very sudsy and should be used only in washers that are not HE.

[@tracih.4488]

Thank you so much!!! I have clean clothing that have. that "storage" smell from being in a plastic container. I want to wash them again but, don't want to use an expensive detergent. I believe that this would be a great option. Thanks for taking the time to create this video!!!❤❤❤

[@thecleanpsycho]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Moonlight-cm4sv]

Can you do an arm and hammer powder detergent review oxi vs regular?

[@robertgwisdala5795]

Could you review Cheer liquid detergent and Era liquid detergent? Cheer is supposed to eliminate fading and Era is supposed to remove heavy soil. Thanks! Much appreciated!

[@gilbertocovar3652]

Loved your video :D great info

[@donnahong5998]

IDK but I always pretreat and use laundry boosters and I am fine with the Roma.

[@thecleanpsycho]

Yeah to be fair that's somewhat the general trend with all laundry detergents. If you have have heavy stains the detergent alone won't do the job but for a lot of people those heavy stains are not a major concern so they use inexpensive detergents like Roma & it works for them. How much Roma do you use per load of laundry generally speaking?

[@LowSlungBadBitch]

Foca has an HE washer version, it is liquid.

[@thecleanpsycho]

Yes I did a review on the liquid version, it should still be up on my page. I was not impressed.

[@This_Abomination]

The smell of Roma is nostalgic.

[@CapitanosMediaLLC]

Out of all the mexican laundry powders, Ariel is the best. Ariel is much better than foca and Roma. Foca is very sudsy but it doesn't really clean on a deep level.

[@lynnettawilliams2138]

Do u ever useboarax and arm n hammer washing soda please mixed in laundry to see how it takes out stains

[@thecleanpsycho]

I can do that next time, let me make a note. I do have both but I don't normally use them often. I can definitely test them with a detergent to see how they do. what water temperature/setting do you want to see the test done at?

[@cheryldellamano3374]

@@thecleanpsycho warm

[@ForeverGodsGirl03]

Where do you get those containers from that you stored the laundry detergent in? I need to buy some for my powder detergent.

[@thecleanpsycho]

Walmart

[@ForeverGodsGirl03]

@@thecleanpsycho thank you

[@janette9872]

Omg I use Roma and I like the smell and your detailed description of how bad it is made me laugh! Ha ha.

[@thecleanpsycho]

Yeah, I haven’t said it in a while but I normally say “if it works for you it works for you”. I just started using Biz Stain remover (the liquid) & I’ve been pairing it with lower performing detergents & it makes a difference. Again a lot of people’s clothes don’t get that dirty so Roma could work for alot of people so I get it for those who like the product. Plus the price is ridiculously good for how much you can get. That being said, I’m glad you found something that works for you.

[@burgundyb9947]

Great review & I agree, in my experience these don’t do the job that well. I prefer gain powder detergent

[@Onlygirl1INTHEWORLD1]

Are there any cheaper brands that you recommend?

[@thecleanpsycho]

Honestly, one of my favorite cheap detergents that others have said when I recommend it for them works well, is the Ajax laundry detergent. You can normally find it at Walmart for $1.78! I am going to do a cheap detergent shoot out which at moment will probably be between: This Ajax detergent, (p.s. there are other Ajax detergents that cost varying prices. Today I picked up this version of Ajax that cost $5.99 but it came in a large jug so I didn't mind getting it). But the $1.78 Ajax, the $2.34 Foca Liquid, $1.00 La's totally Awesome Brand, $1.00 Xtra, & $3.44 tide simply. The tide isn't the cheapest but considering that some variation of the tide simply line have enzymes in them like the "Tide simple oxi" variation contains subtilisin & amylase, makes it worth the price a little. Plus that tide is normally on sale for a little cheaper at my local Kroger so I think it is fitting to add it. Sorry for the long response but a quick go to is the Ajax at Walmart for $1.78. If you have a fragrance allergy though, I would try the Tide simply Free & sensitive, if it's on sale.

[@michaelsullivan5195]

use dirty motor oil and it'll show

[@thecleanpsycho]

So you're saying it works well on dirty motor oil? If so then that's good. Since this detergent is pretty cheap, I don't think it's a bad one to have on hand just in case.

[@Hhhhhgggihgdd]

Is foca he safe ? I can't seem to get a straight answer.

[@thecleanpsycho]

Well, safe is a very subjective term. It is safe for most septic systems, it does not contain phosphates so it's better for the environment than detergents that contain phosphate (which almost all detergents sold in the United States do not contain phosphates). For the the ingredients list, I haven't found a specific chemical that is carcinogenic nor have I found any studies that have proven that using this detergent can increase your chances of getting cancer. There are "Green Laundry detergent" websites that demonize this product, but I always take them with a grain of salt because I don't consider the overwhelming majority of those websites to be credible sources. This product does contain fragrance, so that can have the potential to cause allergic contact dermatitis, but that goes for any laundry detergent that contains fragrance so you would have to try it yourself to see if you have an allergic reaction. The Foca powder tested in the video is not labeled a High Efficiency (HE) detergent, so depending on your washer machine, it could void the warranty if you use too much of this and it caused the machine to have issues. With most powder detergents, I use 1/4 a cup and add an extra rinse cycle, and I haven't had any issues. Also, 2 ingredients that I try to avoid in laundry detergent because they have been clinically proven by dermatologist to cause allergic contact dermatitis are methylisothiazolinone and methylchloroisothiazolinone. This Foca powder detergent does not contain either so, overall in my opinion (which feel free to continue to do your research) this is a safe detergent to use as long as you don't have an allergic reaction to the fragrance compounds in this detergent. Again that is the risk you take with any detergent that contains fragrance. Hope this helps! 👍

[@ranchosunidos89]

Foca with a bit of Costco tide

[@mrs.r3575]

❤these!

[@DVToxico]

I hate stocking these

[@LowSlungBadBitch]

Lmao

[@lynnettawilliams2138]

Can u please speek up I can't hear u in any of you're videos

[@thecleanpsycho]

I can try but you might want to check your speakers. I test it on multiple devices I have at home & it’s fine on my end & I haven’t heard anybody else have the issue. If you only experience the audio issue on my video’s specifically then idk what to say to that specifically but I’ll take it into considerations.

[@K9bare66]

Might be your audio

[@Rose-mz8ob]

I can hear him just fine so it might be your audio ?

[@ar8376]

His audio sounds good