Product: 6-Pack: Steam & Go Laundry Sheets (180 sheets / 360 loads)
Model: SGPLS30L-BH, SGELS30L-UN
Condition: New
Combines enzymatic cleaning, antibacterial action, color protection, and hygienic purification to provide 15 times the cleaning power while remaining gentle on fabrics
These ultra-concentrated detergent sheets dissolve quickly in hot or cold water and work with both HE and standard washing machines
The vegan, cruelty-free, plastic-free, and biodegradable formula is suitable for sensitive skin and provides anti-mite and antibacterial protection
Steam & Go products are engineered to deliver dependable, consistent results while simplifying everyday household cleaning
Scent
Boutique Hotel Linen, Unscented
Sheet Count
180
Benefits
Enzymatic Cleaning, Antibacterial Action, Color Protection, Odor Control, and Hygienic Purification
Machine Compatibility
HE and Standard Washing Machines
Water Temperature
Hot or Cold
Recommended Use
1/2 Sheet for Small Loads, 1 Sheet for Medium Loads, and 2 Sheets for Large Loads
@sillyheathen Thanks … I think I’ll wait to see what people say about them & if they’re really truly unscented I’ll try them next time. Assuming they’ll show up again.
Here is what google AI says (so the usual warnings - I told it to use facts only and not hallucinate but then again we know it often can’t follow directions and like a kid makes things up…)
User Satisfaction vs. Tough StainsOn retail platforms like Walmart and Amazon, the sheets hold an average rating of 4.6 to 4.7 out of 5 stars based on thousands of customer reviews.
Reviewers frequently highlight their effectiveness for routine loads, noting that the enzymatic formula successfully tackles daily sweat, refreshes fabrics, and dissolves quickly without leaving a gummy residue behind.
The main drawback: Multiple everyday testers and product reviewers note that stubborn, heavy, or ground-in stains usually require pre-treatment or an extra wash to completely come out.
This drop in heavy-duty cleaning power comes down to simple physics: a single laundry sheet weighs only about 4 grams, whereas a standard cap of liquid or scoop of powder delivers 20 to 24 grams of active cleaning agents. Because sheets carry significantly less physical mass, they struggle to lift dense oils, grease, or deep organic stains without a boos
@Kidsandliz@Kyeh@sillyheathen " a standard cap of liquid or scoop of powder delivers 20 to 24 grams of active cleaning agents." Prolly not true, unless that stat is taking into account that the liquid will have a large component of water and “inert” or “Other” ingredients like propylene glycol and alcohol.
Also not clear if the “4 grams” is per sheet for a “small” load or, in this case, for a full sheet expected to be split in half for a small load.
@mehvid1 @Kidsandliz–that’s what I say too - you expect me to read all that AI info? I actually went & checked the reviews on Amazon & they seemed kind of mixed. I currently have a backstock of liquid laundry detergent so I suppose I should use that up first.
@Kyeh@mehvid1 HAHA - read only if you want the information I tried to find to answer a question. Actually Americans are the worst out of 13 developed nations reading instructions. That is our choice of last resort when all else fails. German and Japan came in first. Very clever experiment.
@Kidsandliz@mehvid1 I appreciate your effort, really. I do try to read instructions but ugh, sometimes they’re so badly written that even if you do it’s not clear. Of course, with both German & Japanese genes, maybe I’m predisposed to read them?
@Kidsandliz@Kyeh I have some German heritage and a great respect for the Japanese culture, generally, so maybe that helps me somehow.
But to be completely transparent, I only knew that “unscented” was an option bc I looked at the checkout options.
@Kidsandliz@mehvid1 I was kidding about the genes. I did see “unscented” as an option, but I don’t hit trust it. I got a different brand of laundry soap sheets that were supposed to be unscented a while ago, and they definitely had a scent. Peuw.
Don’t see what enzymes they’re using anywhere on either product page. Some of them will obliterate protein-based fibers like wool, silk, cashmere, leather, etc.
@VogonPoet@werekong I would avoid using them on any organic fiber clothing. The enzyme they use is the protease. It works on protein stains like blood/sweat/milk/egg and stuff. Also works at dissolving protein fibers like wool and silk.
@ergomeh@gwrankin ah yes…a classic riff on the old “yo mama so…” jokes. I was thinking more along the lines of “your mom doesn’t know what a small load is, either”. You actually put thought into yours, and for that, you deserve a gold star ️
@ergomeh@TimW Wait. What? It’s the mom’s job to do laundry in the house??? I don’t think so.
My kid started doing her laundry in 4th against her will. I told her if she cleaned up her room one more time by putting the clean clothes in the laundry hamper I was no longer going to do her laundry. Of course that happened.
So, predictably she went through all her clothes except the stuff she hated. So she started wearing dirty stuff. I locked all the dirty clothes in the shed. She then wanted to know what she was going to wear to school as she hated what she had left. I suggested going to school naked then (yeah I was the mean mom). She wore something she hated. That night she asked how to do laundry grumbling about it. Of course when she had a friend over she boasted she did her own laundry.
When she was a teen I had to make a new rule that you couldn’t wash just 2 things. As she had learned to hard way to separate stuff by color and about shrinkage when drying things (Why listen to me? Right? And since I didn’t have to wear her clothes and wouldn’t buy new if she wrecked them not my problem) it was safe to allow her to throw in some of my clothes so she could wash the stuff she wanted to wash.
Still on my first cup of coffee, but I can’t make the math work. The offer is a 6-pack of 60 sheets each, which would be 360 sheets (according to my public school math learning), but the mfr details state that it’s 180 sheets. Also, it indicates that those 180 sheets are for 360 loads; are they assuming all loads are small (0.5 sheets/load)?
@hockeybum Yeah…the 60 “loads” vs. sheet count is pretty sketchy. I can’t tell if there is even an easy way to get 1/2 sheet…are they perforated? Doesn’t say and pics are AI. My guess is they are counting on folks using full sheet for any load. So 180 loads or $.13.33 “typical” (i.e. smallish to mediumish) load.
There are few smells more annoying than the “signature scent” of an expensive hotel desperately trying to cover up old-building-smell. At least paper plants exist for a reason.
They claim it provides “hygenic purification.” And just what would “unhygenic purification” be, by way of reference for comparison? Pointless adjectification, particularly involving nebulous statements, makes me suspect AI lurking in the text.
Specs
Product: 6-Pack: Steam & Go Laundry Sheets (180 sheets / 360 loads)
Model: SGPLS30L-BH, SGELS30L-UN
Condition: New
What’s Included?
Price Comparison
$83.94-$92.40 (for 6) on Amazon
Warranty
90 days
Estimated Delivery
Monday, Sep 14 - Tuesday, Sep 15
@kyeh they have unscented calling your name!
@sillyheathen @kyeh I think they can’t decide if they are scented or unscented. The story that goes with it says they are scented.
@Kidsandliz they offer both.
@sillyheathen Thanks … I think I’ll wait to see what people say about them & if they’re really truly unscented I’ll try them next time. Assuming they’ll show up again.
@Kyeh @sillyheathen
Here is what google AI says (so the usual warnings - I told it to use facts only and not hallucinate but then again we know it often can’t follow directions and like a kid makes things up…)
User Satisfaction vs. Tough StainsOn retail platforms like Walmart and Amazon, the sheets hold an average rating of 4.6 to 4.7 out of 5 stars based on thousands of customer reviews.
Reviewers frequently highlight their effectiveness for routine loads, noting that the enzymatic formula successfully tackles daily sweat, refreshes fabrics, and dissolves quickly without leaving a gummy residue behind.
The main drawback: Multiple everyday testers and product reviewers note that stubborn, heavy, or ground-in stains usually require pre-treatment or an extra wash to completely come out.
The Industry Consensus on Detergent SheetsWhile consumer reviews for Steam & Go specifically are positive, independent testing organizations like Consumer Reports find that laundry sheets across the board often underwhelm on heavy dirt compared to heavy-duty liquid or powder detergents. (https://www.consumerreports.org/appliances/laundry-detergents/laundry-detergent-sheets-review-a8916087070/)
This drop in heavy-duty cleaning power comes down to simple physics: a single laundry sheet weighs only about 4 grams, whereas a standard cap of liquid or scoop of powder delivers 20 to 24 grams of active cleaning agents. Because sheets carry significantly less physical mass, they struggle to lift dense oils, grease, or deep organic stains without a boos
@Kidsandliz @Kyeh @sillyheathen " a standard cap of liquid or scoop of powder delivers 20 to 24 grams of active cleaning agents." Prolly not true, unless that stat is taking into account that the liquid will have a large component of water and “inert” or “Other” ingredients like propylene glycol and alcohol.
Also not clear if the “4 grams” is per sheet for a “small” load or, in this case, for a full sheet expected to be split in half for a small load.
@mehvid1 What? You expect me to read???
@mehvid1
I actually went & checked the reviews on Amazon & they seemed kind of mixed. I currently have a backstock of liquid laundry detergent so I suppose I should use that up first.
@Kidsandliz–that’s what I say too - you expect me to read all that AI info?
@Kyeh @mehvid1 HAHA - read only if you want the information I tried to find to answer a question. Actually Americans are the worst out of 13 developed nations reading instructions. That is our choice of last resort when all else fails. German and Japan came in first. Very clever experiment.
@Kidsandliz @mehvid1 I appreciate your effort, really. I do try to read instructions but ugh, sometimes they’re so badly written that even if you do it’s not clear. Of course, with both German & Japanese genes, maybe I’m predisposed to read them?
@Kidsandliz @Kyeh I have some German heritage and a great respect for the Japanese culture, generally, so maybe that helps me somehow.
But to be completely transparent, I only knew that “unscented” was an option bc I looked at the checkout options.
@Kyeh @mehvid1 I didn’t look at checkout as I did not want to buy. I don’t think it is genes though. I think it is cultural.
@Kidsandliz @mehvid1 I was kidding about the genes. I did see “unscented” as an option, but I don’t hit trust it. I got a different brand of laundry soap sheets that were supposed to be unscented a while ago, and they definitely had a scent. Peuw.
Don’t see what enzymes they’re using anywhere on either product page. Some of them will obliterate protein-based fibers like wool, silk, cashmere, leather, etc.
@xaronax from the scented sheets:
INGREDIENTS
Sodium dodecyl sulfate, Polyvinyl alcohol, Aqua, Kolin.Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine ,2-Pyrrolidinone 1-ethenyl-, polymer with 1-etheny-1 H-imidazole, 4,4’- dichloro-2-hydroxydiphenyl ether,S Saponins, Saponins, Quilalja saponaria, Sunflower seed oil plant derived surfactant, Tea seed oil, Citric acid, Protease, Fragrance.
And from the unscented:
INGREDIENTS
Anionic Surfactant, Non -ionic Surfactant, Fabric Softener, Builder, Water Softener, Coconut Oil Extracts, Sapindus Mukurossi Extracts, Bacteriostatic Agent.
(Got screen shots from review photos and extracted text. Pardon any formatting goofs!)
@VogonPoet @xaronax Are any of these a problem?
@VogonPoet Some people say “yes”, some say “no”, some aren’t sure, and some don’t care.
Manufacturer says they are fine for all purposes everywhere all the time.
@VogonPoet @werekong I would avoid using them on any organic fiber clothing. The enzyme they use is the protease. It works on protein stains like blood/sweat/milk/egg and stuff. Also works at dissolving protein fibers like wool and silk.
Aren’t these the things clogging up people’s washing machines?
So my clothes can smell either like boutique hotel or pet skunk?
/showme a pet skunk staying at a boutique hotel
@phendrick Here’s the image you requested for “a pet skunk staying at a boutique hotel”
@mediocrebot @phendrick Showme of the day!
@cfg83 @mediocrebot @phendrick We had pet skunks when I was a kid, so this warms my heart.
What’s a “small load”? This is a term I am unfamiliar with. Possibly a load where the door shuts without someone leaning against it?
@ergomeh insert “your mom” joke here.
@ergomeh @TimW Yo mama’s so fertile that even a small load will be sufficient.
@ergomeh @gwrankin ah yes…a classic riff on the old “yo mama so…” jokes. I was thinking more along the lines of “your mom doesn’t know what a small load is, either”. You actually put thought into yours, and for that, you deserve a gold star
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@ergomeh @TimW Wait. What? It’s the mom’s job to do laundry in the house??? I don’t think so.
My kid started doing her laundry in 4th against her will. I told her if she cleaned up her room one more time by putting the clean clothes in the laundry hamper I was no longer going to do her laundry. Of course that happened.
So, predictably she went through all her clothes except the stuff she hated. So she started wearing dirty stuff. I locked all the dirty clothes in the shed. She then wanted to know what she was going to wear to school as she hated what she had left. I suggested going to school naked then (yeah I was the mean mom). She wore something she hated. That night she asked how to do laundry grumbling about it. Of course when she had a friend over she boasted she did her own laundry.
When she was a teen I had to make a new rule that you couldn’t wash just 2 things. As she had learned to hard way to separate stuff by color and about shrinkage when drying things (Why listen to me? Right? And since I didn’t have to wear her clothes and wouldn’t buy new if she wrecked them not my problem) it was safe to allow her to throw in some of my clothes so she could wash the stuff she wanted to wash.
@ergomeh @Kidsandliz sorry…I was not talking laundry. Just some crude humor…keep scrolling please.
Unscented will be perfect to use with those scent boosters that fabric softener companies created when most of us stopped buying fabric softener.
Now you can buy two things instead of one!
/showme a washing machine with an unscented laundry sheet and a pile of scent crystals on top of it
@gwrankin Here’s the image you requested for “a washing machine with an unscented laundry sheet and a pile of scent crystals on top of it”
Hopefully the sweat at tailgates will begin to subside. . . need Fall to start falling.
In for one.
Are these as effective in cleaning clothes as regular liquid detergents?
Still on my first cup of coffee, but I can’t make the math work. The offer is a 6-pack of 60 sheets each, which would be 360 sheets (according to my public school math learning), but the mfr details state that it’s 180 sheets. Also, it indicates that those 180 sheets are for 360 loads; are they assuming all loads are small (0.5 sheets/load)?
@hockeybum Yeah…the 60 “loads” vs. sheet count is pretty sketchy. I can’t tell if there is even an easy way to get 1/2 sheet…are they perforated? Doesn’t say and pics are AI. My guess is they are counting on folks using full sheet for any load. So 180 loads or $.13.33 “typical” (i.e. smallish to mediumish) load.
@aa040371 so is it 180 sheets or 360 sheets? Am I missing something here?
30 sheets per box, so 180 sheets total.
There are few smells more annoying than the “signature scent” of an expensive hotel desperately trying to cover up old-building-smell. At least paper plants exist for a reason.
They claim it provides “hygenic purification.” And just what would “unhygenic purification” be, by way of reference for comparison? Pointless adjectification, particularly involving nebulous statements, makes me suspect AI lurking in the text.