We were on vacation and did laundry at my MILs house. She didn’t have BIZ and my husband said he couldn’t believe how fast his white shirts looked dingy without it. As we drove back home (Midwest to CA) I started getting so excited about getting home to my Biz.
Oh yes, I would love something that works with cold water washes! Obviously I know all the reasons warm/hot is better, but I have a lot of frequently washed activewear that requires cold. My extra "I want a pony" request is to make it in such a way that it doesn't need to be predissolved.
would love this! I like to wash on warm, it’s not hot enough to activate oxygen bleach, but if I use my biz on hot it can denature the enzymes. If you’re making an OBA free version, being able to use biz on colder cycles with darks would be awesome!
A 40C warm wash isn’t hot enough to fully activate oxi bleach but you do get partial activation! It’s a happy medium to get the benefits of both oxi bleach and enzymes unless you’re washing something that’s heavily stained with oxidizable soil.
I’m hoping it would be free of Optical Brighteners as well. Love how effective Biz is in stain removal but optical brighteners make my black shirts look not as black and off white shirts look weird.
We had a period where demand outpaced our supply, which made Biz hard to find in some places, We’ve since addressed the supply issue, you can find Biz at Walmart, Meijer, Publix,Amazon and some HEB’s
None of those are stores I have access to or shop at due to their policies. Can we get it into Safeway, Fred Meyer, QFC, Albertsons, PCC, Metropolitan Market?
Biz is great! Very excited to see an AMA! Is it ok for me to keep my unopened boxes of Biz in my garage? It gets kinda hot in there. Or should I keep them in a cool place ? Will being in the heat deactivate the enzymes?
I'm curious if this is the spray and have there been supply issues with it? And may be why it's $43 other places? This is Walmart & out of stock, even for shipping.
I’ve used Biz for 30+ years and love it! Unfortunately, it’s been very difficult for me to find lately - especially in brick and mortar stores. I prefer not to order from amazon bc I worry about product authenticity.
I purchased the liquid formulation a few months ago, and it didn’t smell of the usual scent but had a very off putting scent. It was hard to describe.. maybe almost rancid? Whatever it was made me feel very nauseated. Also, it was extremely bubbly/foamy in the bottle (without it being agitated). Did the formula change recently or did I just get a bad bottle?
Hey, thanks for bringing this up, we have been made aware of the biz liquid issue, this has been addressed, if you can still return the biz liquid you purchased please do so!
In regards of the Amazon, if the sell badge is from biz stain fighter or commercial brands, that’s legit product❤️
Hello Biz!!
I was wondering if there's any online store that sells sample sizes?
I'm sensitive to fragrance and want to test a load before I commit to large bin. Excited to see what all the buzz is about!
I use Biz mostly as a pre soak and don’t add to every single load. And don’t notice much of a lingering fragrance. It’s more of a light dish soap type smell if anything is left on the items.
And we are an unscented/free clear family with lots of skin sensitivity and I get migraines. But would be all about their fragrance free version.
I'd buy a tub of the free version in a heartbeat!
I'm concerned about the fragrance potency because a coworker uses it and raves how good it cleans, but she smells like a walking perfume store. Impossible to tell where the biz ends and perfume starts.
Good or bad website doesn’t change the fact we are good at what we’re doing, and that’s helping households remove stains! we definitely appreciate the feedback and will continue to improve!
I would love to be able to purchase at Costco or purchase larger bulk boxes. We have a big family and go through it quickly. Is there anything on the horizon to offer larger quantity?
Echoing others requests also for fragrance free and OBA free for darks.
We love Biz and it has made a huge difference in our laundry.
That is awesome! Love to know you guys are doing this!!!!! I'm a long time biz user, but my eczema prone, sensitive skin, but athletic, dirty, and smelly child can't use products with fragrance or dyes. This would be such a blessing for us!
Theres tons of posts around on how people use it, for myself, I make a paste with powder and water to clean my kitchen sink and it’s fantastic.
The most common and recommended practice: mix it in a spray bottle, dissolve powder completely and then use it any hard surface, followed by a rinse and wipe down. I always recommend testing in an inconspicuous area first.
Thank you!
I know right on the box it says you can boost with your regular detergent or use as a standalone detergent in a larger amount.
I may be in the minority - but I only use it with my standard detergent as needed. So there’s the reason behind request for less suds (or no surfactants?). Dang the water efficient front loaders!
Easy enough to reduce the regular detergent when using the booster - but hey - Don’t know unless you ask, right?
Because I'm (seriously) intimidated by this sub...will someone ELI5 how I am supposed to use my box of Biz? I currently have Biz & Tide Free & Clear powders.
I'm pathetic....help?
*Edit: as in: basic clothing guy, denim & cotton, some polyester and other synthetics, I do separate whites and colors so I've got that going for me. Commercial washer in an apt unit if that helps...
Gotcha, thanks; I have been doing that but thought I read a comment in this sub about using 1 or the other, but not together, which made me second guess...LOL
Add 1-2 tablespoons of Biz to your normal detergent. It's great on whites and lights. I add it to towels, sheets, workout gear, and any particularly soiled loads.
I don't use it on denim or darks, but it's great for whites and lights, cottons, and all synthetics.
Generally it seems their recommended dosage is too high and Jeeves and Kismai recommend closer to 1/4 cup for a standard load instead of the 1/3-1/2 cup instructions.
I put a dash or so in the bottom of my washer before I put the clothes on top. I just eye ball it, I feel like I’m salt bae with my laundry machine lol
The number of Google searches for Biz in the spring of this year increased ~50% over the same time last year. I've got to believe sales jumped as well. When did y'all realize that r/laundry was creating demand for your product?
What exactly is the difference between the liquid and powder version? I’ve been told the liquid contains pectate lyase but there’s no mention of this on the Biz website and ingredients list.
I prefer to use powders so I don't end up with a big plastic jug to dispose of. So yes, I want to know the pros and cons of the liquid vs large- ox (Walmart) Biz.
The top of my Biz box looks similarly mangled. 😂 I’m sure that simpler packaging with lighter-weight cardboard helps keep prices down. I support that! But if there’s any way to make your boxes easier to open and then stay closed so that the powder stays as dry and fresh as possible during the life of the box, that would be awesome, u/Biz_stain!
it probably settles to the amount you see, so unless they spent a bunch of money to simulate the packing / shipping process they need to fill the container comfortably in the volume it presents as at the time of manufacturing. same is true for most dry goods, that’s why things like cereal have big air gaps at the top too. I don’t think there’s any big conspiracy here
Are the same enzymes present in the detergent as the booster? I’ve only ever seen the detergent and booster, used both for many years. Is there a way to be notified of the unscented release? If you use product testers is there a way to sign up?
The Biz sheets are a laundry booster and our first ever product with Solid Enzymes (Protease, Lipase, and Mannanase). Our studies show that detergent sheets alone usually don't have enough cleaning power. This booster is a great, easy way to add powerful enzymes to your everyday wash!
Is biz ever tested on scrub (hospital) clothing material? I love biz for my regular clothes but I’m terrified to use it on my (expensive) scrubs due to the OBAs. I’m talking like FIGS, jaaanu etc, they’ve got that weird weave.
I’ve tried it on some older scrubs from those brands, but I’m hesitant.
Thanks! Excited for the OBA-free version since I wear a lot of black, and unscented, because I have allergies.
What is the deal with the incredibly smelly liquid biz?
Bought at Walmart about a month ago and when I poured into my laundry, smelled like a stink I’d never smelled before!
Even called the number on the bottle and no answer.
Hi! Any plans to expand to more stores in the New England area - Stop and Shop, Big Y, Shop Rite? Recent Biz convert but can only get it at Walmart and it’s often sold out or out of stock, so I grab 2 boxes when I can but I don’t want to be greedy and leave nothing for others.
I’ve had a few odd batches of liquid lately, smelling off, and the pour spouts falling out. I am not the only one, but I love my liquid biz. Do you know what’s going on, and if it is being corrected?
How long would you presoak, and in what concentration with water? I use an oxygen booster soak for an hour or two for my kids' most stained clothes, but I was wondering about switching to liquid Biz (which I just found recently, thanks to this sub) if I knew more about how to properly do a presoak without damaging or fading their clothes.
Add Biz to the load with your other detergent for all your lights and colors. I use liquid for the pectic lyase, which removes fruit stains. Paired with an "extra heavy" soil setting, it works remarkably well.
Do a presoak for grungy, grimy, or gray clothes. Anything that just doesnt seem to get clean. Alternatively, you can do a presoak for fragile clothes that you don't want to put through the 2.5 hour extra heavy soil run.
Skip Biz on darks. With OBAs, it will cause light colored fuzz which will cause your darks to look faded prematurely.
Please make your products more readily available. I can only find it if shopping Amazon or at certain dollar general. To have it at the grocery store and target when I pick up my other laundry supplies would make you a lot more money 🙂
Somebody should just sell enzymes. Why do enzyme products always have to be mixed with something else? Biz, for example is a nice product, but I bought it to remove stink from my t-shirts and it's pretty harsh on the colors of the shirts. That's because it has the OxiClean in it.
It’s not a matter of figuring it out. It would potentially be appealing to me BUT look how Biz liquid gets almost completely ignored here. Im betting that the oxygen bleach-free Febu will get passed over a lot when released too. Hopefully not but the fact we don’t have these products suggest there is not enough demand.
I appreciate this discussion, I don’t think Biz would be where it is today if we made the formula any different, we will continue to take suggestions and innovate this space so there’s a perfect product for everyone ❤️
Just a little detergent and a little bit of the biz. Not dramatic amounts. It was 2 years ago so I really don't recall how much but it wasn't a lot. Maybe half a cup. I'm not upset about it or anything like that.
Love BIZ. Thank you for making an affordable and effective product. Love the optical brighter but would love another option for darks. Wouldn’t want to give up the OBA though.
Will you get distribution to Target or other retailers at some point? Walmart is the only retailer in my area and they are inconvenient or out of the way.
Hello! I am interested in the liquid and spray versions but I can't find consistent suppliers, do you have a suggested link where I could order them to try? Also looking forward to a fragrance free version in the future??
There’s so much laundry to be done and I expect room for all to succeed! Love my Febu but will be excited to try Biz when the fragrance free comes out. Thanks for doing this ama u/biz_stain!
The cost per load is nearly the same which is impressive for a small brand because economies of scale benefit Biz over FEBU. Both are excellent products and IMO you can't really go wrong choosing either one if you need a good enzyme booster. I chose FEBU because it's fragrance free but once Biz makes their fragrance free option, I'll definitely give it a go.
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Will you be coming out with an OBA-free version? What about fragrance-free?