Tide Pods Giveaway

by Marcy on March 20, 2012 · 179 comments

I don’t know about you, but I feel like I am constantly doing laundry! And while it is hard to make laundry an exciting chore, the folks at Tide have created a new product that might make the job a bit less painful for you. Tide Pods are a convenient, unit dose laundry detergent that looks unlike anything seen in the marketplace.

Tide PODS are designed to work in the most challenging laundry conditions, and make the task simpler and less time-consuming. With the introduction of Tide Pods, Tide aims to do the impossible – elevate laundry from a frustrating chore to a delightful and rewarding experience.

Tide Pods are also designed for easy use in any type of washer, with any size load. Simply place a pac into the drum of a front or top-loader before your items to be washed and experience the great clean you expect from Tide without the need to measure, pour or clean up messy spills.

Other benefits of Tide Pods include:

Easier to carry – Tide Pods packagkes weigh approximately 50% less than comparable packages of detergent
A better clean – Tide Pods’ patented three chamber design helps to separate ingredients such as hard water modifiers, stain fighters, perfume and whitener so that they remain stable and potent and mix only in wash water. This allows the Tide Pods to deliver a deep-down clean in a range of conditions.
Cold water clean – Tide Pods are formulated to work effectively in all water temperatures – even cold water!

If you love sweepstakes, be sure to check out the Good Housekeeping Seal Deal Giveaway – where you can win one of 50 P&G Product Baskets now through June 2012. Plus you may receive a free P&G product sample or high value coupon just for entering! Learn more at www.goodhousekeeping.com.

Speaking of product innovation, what new product or gadget has improved your life in recent years? I have too many favorites to list, but one that stands out to me is DVR. As a busy mom of 2 young kids, my DVR allows me to record my favorite shows to watch when I have time – without the commercials! The only downside is less viewing time = less time to mindlessly fold my laundry! :)

What am I giving away?

Do you want to try Tide Pods for free? 2 winners are going to receive a 14 pack of Tide Pods!

How can you win?

You can enter up to 4 times:

1) Leave a comment letting me know what your favorite laundry detergent or product is. (Note: Scroll to the bottom of this post and click “Post Comment”. You must be on my site – you can’t do this through a reader.)

2) Tweet about this giveaway on Twitter:

@stretchingabuck is giving away Tide Pods! (2 winners) http://www.stretchingabuckblog.com/?p=40870 #spon

3) Promote this on your Facebook Page. (Be sure to check out Stretching a Buck on Facebook!)

4) Subscribe to my feed or email newsletter and stay on top of all of the deals that I write about each week! If you already subscribe, please leave a separate comment letting me know that you are currently a subscriber (thank you!).

Who is eligible?

You must have a valid US address to be eligible.

When does this giveaway end?

Friday, March 23, 2012 at 8 PM EST

The winner will be chosen via the random number generator at random.org and will be notified via email. Please note that if I do not hear from the winner within 4 days that another winner will be chosen.

Good Luck!

Disclosure: This post and giveaway were sponsored by P&G. No compensation or product was received by me for the writing of this post. Opinions expressed here are strictly my own. View my disclosure policy here.

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{ 179 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Hannah March 20, 2012 at 9:04 AM: Tide with Febreeze Sport is always my go to product – always Tide tho!
2 Maria March 20, 2012 at 9:05 AM: My husband and I love Tide Mountain Fresh detergent, but are excited to hopefully try the pods. Hope we win!
3 Melissa Stroupe March 20, 2012 at 9:06 AM: I just bought the tide pods yesterday! I have loved the tide stain packs. I will dissolve them in a mop bucket and soak smelly t-shirts in them, wash in regular cycle and they smell fresh & new again! cant wait to use my tide pods with all the new grass stains this spring!
4 Jamie March 20, 2012 at 9:07 AM: Tide is my fav!
5 Katherine March 20, 2012 at 9:08 AM: I love downy unstoppables!

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6 Kayla March 20, 2012 at 9:09 AM: Tide with febreeze is my favorite!
7 Marie March 20, 2012 at 9:12 AM: Tide is my favorite because I feel it cleans anything you wash the best but I also will buy All if Tide is to expensive or I don’t have coupons!
8 Stacey Meeks March 20, 2012 at 9:14 AM: I love Tide and am so happy that these pods have been developed! I think it is a great way to keep clothes clean and avoid using too much which in turn saves money! :)
9 Krissy March 20, 2012 at 9:14 AM: tide with bleach is best
10 Lori March 20, 2012 at 9:21 AM: I love that there is finally a great product for HE machines! Hope I win…I’d love to try it!
11 amyk March 20, 2012 at 9:21 AM: I love anything that makes my laundry smell NICE!
12 Shannon R March 20, 2012 at 9:22 AM: Still love the Original Tide!
13 Sarah V March 20, 2012 at 9:23 AM: Oxy Clean powder is a must have if you have kids! I put a scoop in a small pail with warm water and soak stained clothes until I’m ready to wash them and almost all our stains come out!
14 Sharon March 20, 2012 at 9:25 AM: I need these to send to my college student! :O)
15 Sarah V March 20, 2012 at 9:25 AM: I already subscribe to your newletter and love it!
16 Sarah V March 20, 2012 at 9:25 AM: I promoted/shared this giveaway on my facebook page!
17 Valerie March 20, 2012 at 9:38 AM: I love Tide stuff, but rarely buy
18 Valerie March 20, 2012 at 9:40 AM: https://twitter.com/#!/chef111z4/status/182099037518970880
19 Melissa A. March 20, 2012 at 9:41 AM: Tide is the best!
20 Meghan March 20, 2012 at 9:44 AM: My go-to stain solution: Make a paste of Tide and Oxyclean, scrub onto stubborn stains and let soak overnight. Wash the next day and Voila! right as rain.
21 Michelle March 20, 2012 at 9:47 AM: Tide is the only one for me!
22 Michelle March 20, 2012 at 9:47 AM: I am an email subscriber
23 RebeccaAlbrecht March 20, 2012 at 9:48 AM: I’ve always used Tide it’s my fave!! Can’t wait to get the sample of this I ordered to see if it’s exactly like the description
24 RebeccaAlbrecht March 20, 2012 at 9:48 AM: I’ve always used Tide it’s my fave!! Can’t wait to get the sample of this I ordered to see if it’s exactly like the description
25 melissa March 20, 2012 at 9:48 AM: I shared this giveaway on my facebook page!
26 melissa March 20, 2012 at 9:49 AM: I am an email subscriber
27 Mayo B March 20, 2012 at 9:49 AM: I love Downy Unstoppables!
28 melissa March 20, 2012 at 9:50 AM: Tide is the best!
29 Linda March 20, 2012 at 9:51 AM: I like Tide best. I can think of situations where the pods would be very convenient.
30 patti jamison March 20, 2012 at 9:53 AM: Love tide, esp for my grandkids clothes.
31 Kristin March 20, 2012 at 9:54 AM: Tide pods are actually my brand new favorite! They work amazingly!
32 jessica marinaccio March 20, 2012 at 9:55 AM: I got a free sample of this in the mail and these are AWESOME the Tide Pods are my new favorite
33 jessica marinaccio March 20, 2012 at 9:56 AM: https://twitter.com/#!/PauleyPaul84/status/182103048871624704
34 jessica marinaccio March 20, 2012 at 9:57 AM: shared on my FB page
35 jessica marinaccio March 20, 2012 at 9:58 AM: im a email subscriber
36 Tara Liebing March 20, 2012 at 9:59 AM: My fav is Tide I also like Tide stain release
37 Tara Liebing March 20, 2012 at 10:00 AM: I tweeted about this post
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38 natasha mehta March 20, 2012 at 10:01 AM: I love the tide stain remover packs. They sort of look like the tide pods
39 Tara Liebing March 20, 2012 at 10:01 AM: I subscribe to your emails
40 Mallory March 20, 2012 at 10:08 AM: My favorite is Tide Sport!!!!
41 Kim in OH March 20, 2012 at 10:15 AM: Tide… I have always used Tide!
42 kathy g March 20, 2012 at 10:19 AM: i love the new pods… i tried one and thought this was invented just for my son who is off to college soon…. i would love to surprise him w/ this win!
43 Jeanine March 20, 2012 at 10:19 AM: I subscribe to your newsletter. :)
44 Jeanine March 20, 2012 at 10:21 AM: My favorite laundry product is Spray N Wash. I use it all the time on my 4 year old’s clothes!
45 Jeanine March 20, 2012 at 10:24 AM: I promoted this giveaway on facebook!
46 Jeanine March 20, 2012 at 10:25 AM: jeanine‏@n8j9pax
@stretchingabuck is giving away Tide Pods! (2 winners) http://www.stretchingabuckblog.com/?p=40870 #spon
47 Mat March 20, 2012 at 10:51 AM: We like the Purex.
48 Christy Anderson March 20, 2012 at 11:12 AM: I haven’t tried these Tide Pods, but right now I’m liking the Purex 2-n-1 sheets!
49 Christy Anderson March 20, 2012 at 11:13 AM: I liked this post on facebook!
50 Christy Anderson March 20, 2012 at 11:14 AM: I’m an email subscriber!
51 Meranda A March 20, 2012 at 11:28 AM: I’m already an email subscriber!
52 tiff rafferty March 20, 2012 at 11:48 AM: tide with bleach – my favorite!
53 Shelly :) March 20, 2012 at 12:26 PM: My favorite laundry product is Oxyclean. I have no idea what is in that stuff but I have a stubborn stain, that is the only thing that will take it out!
54 Andrea Watts March 20, 2012 at 12:27 PM: My favorite laundry detergent is Tide.
55 Shelly :) March 20, 2012 at 12:27 PM: I subscribe to your feed :)
56 Shelly :) March 20, 2012 at 12:29 PM: I tweeted here about this giveaway: https://twitter.com/#!/smilinshell11
57 Andrea Watts March 20, 2012 at 12:31 PM: I tweeted about this giveaway on Twitter:
@stretchingabuck is giving away Tide Pods! (2 winners) http://www.stretchingabuckblog.com/?p=40870 #spon
58 Andrea Watts March 20, 2012 at 12:32 PM: I subscribe to your feed
59 Aqdas H. March 20, 2012 at 12:40 PM: We use Tide HE for laundry (I am an email subscriber).
60 Brenda H March 20, 2012 at 12:59 PM: Favorite product is the dryer bar – love it that I don’t have to put a dryer sheet in – just throw the clothes in and go!
61 Erin D. March 20, 2012 at 1:15 PM: I love Tide, but the Purex 3-in-1 sheets are awesome!
62 Erin D. March 20, 2012 at 1:15 PM: I subscribe to your RSS feed. :)
63 Bethanny March 20, 2012 at 1:27 PM: I love dryer sheets.
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64 Bethanny March 20, 2012 at 1:28 PM: I am an email subscriber.
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65 Bethanny March 20, 2012 at 1:30 PM: https://twitter.com/#!/BethannyL/status/182153568315387906
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66 Jill March 20, 2012 at 2:36 PM: I mostly use and buy ALL and Purex.
67 Chris B. March 20, 2012 at 3:51 PM: I subscribe via rss.
68 Chris B. March 20, 2012 at 3:53 PM: I tweeted – https://twitter.com/#!/twocuff/status/182185693211131904
69 Chris B. March 20, 2012 at 3:54 PM: I love liquid Tide.
70 Cassie March 20, 2012 at 4:23 PM: I’m trying Country Save, which I bought especially for my baby.
71 Cheryl Nash March 20, 2012 at 5:05 PM: My favorite detergent is Tide and I love to try new products! Thanks for another great giveaway!
72 Sharon Rooney March 20, 2012 at 6:03 PM: Tide with downy is my favorite
73 Sharon Rooney March 20, 2012 at 6:04 PM: Tweet

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74 Sharon Rooney March 20, 2012 at 6:05 PM: Current e-mail subscriber.
75 Joanne C March 20, 2012 at 6:15 PM: I love Tide powder in Mountain Fresh.
76 Joanne C March 20, 2012 at 6:16 PM: I promoted this on my page.
77 Anne Marie March 20, 2012 at 6:21 PM: I use and like Tide!
78 Anne Marie March 20, 2012 at 6:22 PM: I am an email subscriber/follower.
79 traci s March 20, 2012 at 6:25 PM: i like gain fabric sheets , love the smell of them
80 traci s March 20, 2012 at 6:26 PM: tweet , https://twitter.com/#!/tracisme123/status/182221688350572544
81 Sheena March 20, 2012 at 6:31 PM: Tide Stain Release Duo Pacs :)
82 Sheena March 20, 2012 at 6:31 PM: I’m an email newsletter subscriber.
83 Sheena March 20, 2012 at 6:33 PM: I tweeted (http://bit.ly/GBmbPB)
84 leese March 20, 2012 at 6:34 PM: I don’t have a favorite clothes soap. I just get what’s cheap.
85 leese March 20, 2012 at 6:34 PM: I’m an email subscriber too!
86 traci s March 20, 2012 at 6:46 PM: i am a email subscriber to your daily email newsletter
87 Jessica F March 20, 2012 at 6:52 PM: I like tide with febreze!
88 Jessica F March 20, 2012 at 6:53 PM: tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/jfong1130/status/182228401686450176
89 Jessica F March 20, 2012 at 6:54 PM: shared on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=152351684887357&id=100003375801046
90 Kimberly Colville March 20, 2012 at 6:58 PM: Tide with Febreeze and Downey Unstoppables
91 marci h March 20, 2012 at 6:58 PM: i love Tide–the fresh smell is great :)
92 Connie March 20, 2012 at 6:58 PM: My favorite is oxy clean spray. It actually has gotten stains out that nothing else did.
93 marci h March 20, 2012 at 6:59 PM: subscribe via e-mail :)
94 Connie March 20, 2012 at 6:59 PM: I’m an email subscriber.
95 Camiele March 20, 2012 at 7:50 PM: My favorite is Tide!
96 Camiele March 20, 2012 at 7:51 PM: Tweeted it on Twitter.
97 Camiele March 20, 2012 at 7:51 PM: I shared this giveaway on Facebook.
98 Camiele March 20, 2012 at 7:52 PM: I subscribe through a reader.
99 Irene McPhee March 20, 2012 at 7:58 PM: I love Tide with Febreeze.
100 Irene McPhee March 20, 2012 at 7:58 PM: I am an email subscriber.
101 John March 20, 2012 at 7:59 PM: Currently a subscriber
102 John March 20, 2012 at 7:59 PM: sually use the ultra concentrated HiE liquids, want to try the Pods!
103 John March 20, 2012 at 8:00 PM: Shared via Facebook
104 abigail March 20, 2012 at 8:00 PM: i love tide laundry detergent but i can’t afford it lol.
105 Marianne March 20, 2012 at 8:42 PM: Tide is my favorite!
106 Marianne March 20, 2012 at 8:43 PM: I subscribe to your email newsletter
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107 Jodi B March 20, 2012 at 9:21 PM: i like tide but i rarely buy it because it cost much more than other brands. i normally go with arm and hammer
108 Jodi B March 20, 2012 at 9:22 PM: tweeted https://twitter.com/Joolz43344/status/182265789242552320
109 jen renner March 20, 2012 at 9:33 PM: downy unstopables are my fav.
110 Candie Davis March 20, 2012 at 9:46 PM: Just tried these Tide pods last week and they work great and smell wonderful
111 megan March 20, 2012 at 9:53 PM: I really like Tide with febreeze in it, but normally I just get whatever is on sale.
112 megan March 20, 2012 at 9:53 PM: I get your emails.
113 Tiffany M March 20, 2012 at 9:54 PM: My favorite detergent is tide!
114 Tiffany M March 20, 2012 at 9:55 PM: I get your emails!
115 Tiffany M March 20, 2012 at 9:56 PM: Shared this giveaway on facebook.
116 ANGEL RYAN March 20, 2012 at 9:56 PM: Great! I would love to try these!!
117 Tiffany M March 20, 2012 at 9:56 PM: I tweeted this give away on twitter.
118 Angela March 20, 2012 at 9:58 PM: My favorite product is Tide!
119 Jessica T. March 20, 2012 at 10:00 PM: I like Tide with Downy.
120 Cindy K. March 20, 2012 at 10:14 PM: Seventh Generation is my favorite!
121 petra March 20, 2012 at 10:40 PM: My favorite is Tide HE for cold water
122 petra March 20, 2012 at 10:41 PM: tweeted https://twitter.com/#!/moeyshay/status/182285442538946561
123 petra March 20, 2012 at 10:43 PM: shared on fb https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=258548827565851&id=100002589681331
124 petra March 20, 2012 at 10:44 PM: I’m an email subscriber
125 Lori March 20, 2012 at 10:51 PM: Tide HE powder.
126 Lori March 20, 2012 at 10:51 PM: I am a subscriber/follower.
127 Andrea Williams March 21, 2012 at 12:07 AM: My favorite is Tide, of course!
128 Andrea Williams March 21, 2012 at 12:08 AM: Subscribe via email.
129 Crystal Irvin March 21, 2012 at 1:07 AM: I love tide pods
130 Crystal Irvin March 21, 2012 at 1:10 AM: I twitted this on twitter
131 Crystal Irvin March 21, 2012 at 1:11 AM: I shared this giveaway on Facebook
132 Crystal Irvin March 21, 2012 at 1:11 AM: I get your daily emails
133 Leah Brislin March 21, 2012 at 6:52 AM: I usually make my detergent, but I love having another option and this one looks cool!
134 LISA BLUMENSTEIN March 21, 2012 at 7:32 AM: I love tide with bleach that is what I have used for years
135 LISA BLUMENSTEIN March 21, 2012 at 7:33 AM: I subscribe to you’re email.
136 Catie March 21, 2012 at 8:00 AM: Our favorite is Cheer Free!
137 Catie March 21, 2012 at 8:01 AM: I subscribe via Google Reader.
138 amber March 21, 2012 at 9:16 AM: I like purex, it’s cheap.
139 amber March 21, 2012 at 9:16 AM: I subscribe to emails!
140 Amber R R March 21, 2012 at 10:11 AM: My Grandmother used Tide, My Mother used Tide, and I have always used Tide.
I’m willing to pay extra for what I deem good quality. :)
141 Amber R R March 21, 2012 at 10:12 AM: I already subscribe to your email newsletters
142 Pedro March 21, 2012 at 11:58 AM: I use Tide liquid for front loaders.
143 Pedro March 21, 2012 at 12:00 PM: I subscribe to your RSS feed.
144 Angela Bowen March 21, 2012 at 1:44 PM: I love Biz stain remover
145 Angela Bowen March 21, 2012 at 1:44 PM: email subscriber
146 jenn b. March 21, 2012 at 5:48 PM: Shout Color Catcher – its the only thing that keeps the dark purple on my quilt from bleeding into the white areas
147 jenn b. March 21, 2012 at 5:48 PM: I subscribe via RSS
148 Amy March 21, 2012 at 6:36 PM: I like Tide liquid.
149 Amy Marie March 21, 2012 at 8:48 PM: I like original Tide. It smells so good!!!
150 Kerry G March 21, 2012 at 8:52 PM: I have a few things I really like, but it comes down to what I have a coupon for sometimes! I love ERA when I have a stain I can’t get out.
151 Melanie Jolley March 21, 2012 at 8:55 PM: Love Tide the most, and love the new Pods
152 Andriean March 21, 2012 at 9:31 PM: I love Tide and always try to keep stocked up when I find a good deal.
153 Soha Molina March 21, 2012 at 11:12 PM: I like Purex………………………………………………………….
154 Soha Molina March 21, 2012 at 11:13 PM: http://twitter.com/sohamolina/statuses/182665883217444868
155 Soha Molina March 21, 2012 at 11:13 PM: I am a RSS Reader/feed subscriber- eddiem11@ca.rr.com
156 Doaa March 22, 2012 at 12:12 AM: I don’t have a favorite detergen. I buy what’s on sale. however I’d love try those individual packs.
157 Ashley March 22, 2012 at 6:27 AM: The original Tide is my absolute favorite & my go to laundry detergent. It never fails and I have been using it for years!
158 Ashley March 22, 2012 at 6:30 AM: The Tide stain release packets are also another one of my go to products in my laundry room. I never have to worry about stains..I just wish the bigger packages were a little cheaper or there were better deals on them.
159 Ashley March 22, 2012 at 6:32 AM: As for dryer sheets, Gain in Apple Mango Tango! It leaves our clothes smelling amazing!
160 Lori S March 22, 2012 at 5:27 PM: I love Tide.

Thanks!
161 Lori S March 22, 2012 at 5:28 PM: Email subscriber

Thanks!
162 Christy Anderson March 22, 2012 at 8:47 PM: I do not have a favorite detergent…I buy and use whatever is on sale and I can get a good deal on.
163 Brandy M March 22, 2012 at 8:48 PM: With 3 messy kids we use Tide, it remove stains and oders better then anything else!
164 Kitty S March 22, 2012 at 8:50 PM: I still love the original Tide. Gets my clothes exceptionally clean and has a wonderful scent that fills my entire house while doing laundry!
165 Nancy Quigley March 22, 2012 at 8:53 PM: I buy whatever I can get a good deal on : )
166 KN March 22, 2012 at 8:53 PM: I use Method laundry detergent.
167 Yen N. March 22, 2012 at 8:55 PM: I like Tide with febreeze
168 Kitty S March 22, 2012 at 8:55 PM: http://twitter.com/#!/ksmalltn/status/182993262406152192
Tweeted this as @ksmalltn
169 Joy March 22, 2012 at 8:59 PM: My favorite laundry product is Arm & Hammer Washing Soda… takes out smells & stains and is a fabulous detergent booster.
170 Kitty S March 22, 2012 at 9:01 PM: Subscribe to your email newsletter!
171 Kitty Smalling March 22, 2012 at 9:03 PM: Shared this on my Facebook wall!
172 Tania H March 22, 2012 at 9:43 PM: We only use TIDE! Love it and would love to win the pods <3
173 Jennifer March 22, 2012 at 11:30 PM: I normally use regular tide liquid
174 Jennifer March 22, 2012 at 11:31 PM: tweeted @fauxpaus
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175 Jennifer March 22, 2012 at 11:32 PM: email subscriber
176 Jennifer March 22, 2012 at 11:32 PM: shared on fb
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177 Becky March 22, 2012 at 11:34 PM: I love me some Tide!!
178 Jamie March 27, 2012 at 9:17 PM: Tide Plus Downy!
179 angie newell hammond July 31, 2012 at 6:17 AM: i subscribe to email using email addy for this post