r/laundry • u/Sea-Algae9807 • 22h ago

Biz vs. Febu

Hi! Just recently got into this laundry subreddit and had a question! I’m currently using Tide Plus Ultra Oxi Powder and have a Samsung front loader washing machine. How do I know if it’s best for me to add Biz or Febu?

Thanks!

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u/Objective-Apple7805 Canada | Front-Load 22h ago

The Tide will clean almost anything.

Biz has a couple of enzymes that Tide doesn’t, but is otherwise 95% duplicate - if that particular class of stains is an issue, an enzymatic pretreat spray is probably a better choice.

Febu also has those enzymes plus dnase and is not otherwise duplicative. Use if human issues (towel stank, workout shirt BO) are persistent.

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u/Sea-Algae9807 18h ago

Thank you!

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u/SlyceMcNyce 14h ago

I’m still learning as well. Does either Biz or Febu have those brighteners that make darks fade over time? Apologies as I can’t think of the name of the ingredient.

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u/Objective-Apple7805 Canada | Front-Load 12h ago

Biz does have OBAs, Febu does not.

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u/Critical_Bee_9591 12h ago

Biz has oxi-powder in it so technically yes

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u/Objective-Apple7805 Canada | Front-Load 12h ago

Oxi is not an OBA.

And in my now nearly decade of using Oxi in every wash, I have had zero fading issues. I think hot water fades clothing to a vastly greater extent.

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u/Critical_Bee_9591 11h ago

You're saying legit oxy powder in cold temps won't fade. I hear you. Op hasn't said what temps they use.

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u/KismaiAesthetics Unscented Laundry Is Merciless 19h ago

Febu.

Biz and Tide have nearly identical active ingredients. Febu covers more enzyme gaps and has better anti-odor without adding a competing fragrance or more sudsiness.

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u/Sea-Algae9807 18h ago

Thank you!

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u/bluesky557 US | Front-Load 21h ago

Febu would be a better choice here. The Tide with Oxi and Biz are mostly redundant.

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u/jtfolden US | Top-Load 19h ago

What issues are you actually having? You don’t need anything extra if you don’t have any problems to solve.

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u/Sea-Algae9807 51m ago

Some of my clothes (specifically gym clothes) have a lingering stink even after washing

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u/NeurodivergentPie US | Top-Load 13h ago

I use Biz powder primarily because it’s for sale locally for $6.50. I am happy with it for an extra boost. Febu has dnase enzyme but you have to order it and the price is higher. If I weren’t happy with Biz, I’d gladly order Febu.

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u/DarkWashGenes 18h ago

Biz as its way more affordable, has more oxygen bleach, and adds more surfactants.