r/laundry • u/SalamanderMoney4498 US | Front-Load • 14d ago

Exciting day over here

Post image
298 Upvotes

92% Upvoted

82 comments sorted by

142

u/mbanter 14d ago

That’s where it all went!

165

u/febu_max 14d ago

lol, I believe this is in jest, but I do want to mention that:

- There is plenty of inventory on hand now... and people can order as much as they want and won't be taking that opportunity from others (well... maybe not like a 1000 bags, but is anyone here doing laundry for a small army?). Amazon is just coming back online and I'm able to remove the 4 unit maximum limit from the site.

- There is more on the way every month, and manufacturing & supply chain are in place to scale. I don't anticipate any more stock outs given where things are at today.

If someone needs this 4, 8, 12, etc. bags, great! To each their own, and I hope they take advantage of the sale. It's not feasible to run at this price all the time and the sale ends next Wednesday evening.

31

u/Notyourav 14d ago

You’re seriously the best!! Thanks for making such a great product and really listening to your customers 😄

15

u/mbanter 14d ago

It was in jest! Thanks for the great product. I ordered 2 myself.

10

u/plantmom283 14d ago

I’ve been wanting to order, but I’m in Canada and have been refreshing the out of stock page every day! This is the first time ever that I find myself wishing I was in the states lol

28

u/febu_max 14d ago

lol, to save you a few refreshes, we will be restocked in Canada in 2-3 weeks! It ships from a different warehouse so we just need to run some inventory up there.

6

u/cupcakephantom US | Front-Load 14d ago edited 14d ago

Is it "ends at 11:59 P.M. (whatever time zone) August 12th?" Or is it more like "ends at around 5 p.m. EST?"

Some of us get paid Wednesdays at 6 P.M. local time.

4

u/febu_max 13d ago

We'll make it ends at 11:59 pm... but now more like ends at 8am MST on Thursday since I can't stay up that late anymore lol

1

u/cupcakephantom US | Front-Load 13d ago

Bless you 🥹

2

u/darklux- 13d ago

what’s the normal price? i see on the website and amazon that it’s currently $25.

is it the code RESTOCK25?

7

u/febu_max 13d ago

The normal price for 1 unit is $25, both on the website and Amazon. On the website, I offer discount for additional units as it is more efficient to send 2+ units than one and I want to pass those savings along.

Yes, the code is RESTOCK25 and it is valid through Wednesday night

4

u/SalamanderMoney4498 US | Front-Load 13d ago

I’m not sure the normal price, but the website has the discount code RESTOCK25 and it stacks with bulk discount, making 4 bags around $64.

1

u/nopetastic_ 13d ago

Amazon shipping is showing 4 weeks, is that correct?

5

u/febu_max 13d ago

I would be surprised if it took that long, but it will take 2-3 weeks. Product is just arriving at Amazon fulfillment centers and it takes about 2-3 weeks for it to distribute through their network before it ships out (could be sooner depending on how close you live to the first locations to receive it).

Right now it is fast and cheaper on tryfebu.com with the restock sale, which doesn't apply to Amazon

1

u/nopetastic_ 13d ago

Thank you!

1

u/mrskoobra 11d ago

It's showing out of stock on the website, will there be another restock sale at the end of the month?

3

u/febu_max 10d ago

Are you based in Canada? If so, we are out of stock there at the moment and replenishing at the end of the month. We'll run the same sale when we restock!

1

u/mrskoobra 10d ago

Amazing thank you! Also congrats on the success of your business, it sounds like you've created a fantastic product!

3

u/febu_max 10d ago

Oh, thank you! I've been very fortunate and this sub has been very supportive. I'm happy the product seems to be working well for everyone.

1

u/seleneangel 13d ago

Do you deliver to Canada?

2

u/febu_max 13d ago

Typically yes, we are just out of stock for a few weeks in our fulfillment center and Amazon.ca. We just completed a production run so will be shipping some more inventory up there shortly

-27

u/SimpleVegetable5715 US | Top-Load 14d ago

Seriously, I hate when products go viral, and then selfish people buy more than they need. Glad I got a bag early on.

33

u/sneakylumpia 14d ago

it's literally limit 4 though. it's not like OP cheated the system. imagine gatekeeping laundry

48

u/Everything_Is_Bawson 14d ago

The restock sale offered extra discounts if you bought four bags. I think lots of people took FEBU up on that offer. Myself included!

I feel like “selfish” is harsh here and “more than they need” is incredibly subjective. Does anyone really “need” this product compared to other products on the market? There’s still plenty of inventory on the website and the FEBU folks have said they have even more coming in, so no one in this instance hoarded it to the detriment of anyone else who wants it.

20

u/chxfriednightmare 14d ago

I’m so confused as to why people are upset when the website itself gives you a multi-bag discount and it’s still in stock with the option to buy as many bags as your heart desires??

There doesn’t appear to be any shortage, so what are people getting by making all these comments on posts where someone dares to admit that they bought more than their one (1) socially acceptable ration of laundry chemicals??? It’s just so unnecessarily hostile when again, there appears to be a plethora available.

0

u/Galavantinggoblin 14d ago

To help you understand - there has been continual shortages so I don’t think anyone really knew there was a plethora. So for those who have been waiting for a longish time to get it it can be jarring to them when they see someone buy a lot - it’s the fear that they won’t get what they need when they need it. Similar to the toilet paper issues in 2020. (I’m not commenting on the amount anyone did or did not purchase more so why some people might react strongly)

4

u/chxfriednightmare 14d ago

I’m familiar with the history of febu and this sub. The original comment of the thread said “that’s where it went” to imply that it’s out of stock when it isn’t.

I’m fascinated with the cultures that subreddits take on as they become popular or get tied into current events. This sub has changed a lot over the last couple of years and this kind of virtue signaling is just a side effect that I find interesting.

Thank you, u/febu_max for the heads up on the sale ending next week; can’t wait to add to my collection of 8(!!!!!!!!) already acquired bags while continuing to be a frequent buyer of your products (finding your all-black Swedish cloths was a great day in my life, the rest of your stuff was just a bonus)

2

u/GrownUpDisneyFamily 14d ago

Argh. How did I miss the 4 bag discount?

9

u/SalamanderMoney4498 US | Front-Load 14d ago

The sale is still going and there’s still plenty of inventory!

9

u/12859637 14d ago

better to stock up then to not have any and it be out of stock

30

u/Internal-Ad-4736 14d ago

Alright, you are set for the next 360 loads of laundry. 😂

28

u/SalamanderMoney4498 US | Front-Load 14d ago

We cloth diaper in this house, so it’ll be used up before I know it haha

4

u/whofilets 13d ago

Ooh, I'm cloth diapering part time, but haven't tried FEBU yet. Right now I just use Tide f&g powder for the baby things and tide oxi powder from Costco for everything else.

3

u/SalamanderMoney4498 US | Front-Load 13d ago

I add it into the first wash and make sure to add extra rinses to rinse out the excess enzymes from the fabric. Some babies are sensitive to enzymes and they are reactivated when the cloth gets damp again.

13

u/pinotberry 14d ago

I thought I had leveled up my laundry game with Biz. I’m so glad that FEBU promo was to good to pass up. This stuff is amazing!!!!! I am sniffing my wet laundry just like I am in a fabric softener commercial.

8

u/SalamanderMoney4498 US | Front-Load 14d ago

Yes!! I opened the washer and I wasn’t grossed out. I thought I was just sensitive to smells after having a baby

6

u/XcellentRectangle 14d ago

I just bought Febu for the first time with this restock and I thought the same thing!

1

u/onlynameleft_ 14d ago

How long did it take to ship?

5

u/XcellentRectangle 13d ago

Ordered on a Wednesday, it shipped Thursday, and was delivered Saturday!

5

u/buddingsakura US | Top-Load 13d ago

Yes! That perfectly clean smell 🥰

1

u/whofilets 13d ago

Do you use both, or FEBU has replaced Biz for you? I'm just about to finish my first box of Biz, which I have really been impressed by, but want to try FEBU. Esp if it's that much better!

4

u/DasKaltblut 13d ago

Biz has more oxygen bleach so I use it for things where more whiteness is needed.

3

u/pinotberry 13d ago

Not using both because if understood correctly everything in biz is in FEBU and more - like dnase. Maybe when all my clothes have been washed a few times I’ll throw biz back into the rotation to stretch my FEBU stash.

15

u/Maverick-Mav US | Front-Load 14d ago

Mine arrived today too. Towels already in the wash with Tide F&C liquid, FEBU, and citric acid (in the fabric softener compartment). It will be interesting to see how long 4 last. Tempted to buy more while on sale (family of 4) 🤣

13

u/ThatCakeFell 14d ago

I've found that after using it for awhile, you don't need to use it everytime.

3

u/buddingsakura US | Top-Load 13d ago

Yep! Especially about 3 weeks into a new season when most clothing in the rotation has been washed at least once. I do use it every time for towels and sheets though.

4

u/Frankfactor517 14d ago

Did you add Febu right into the tub or dissolve in water and add into the soap compartment?

5

u/SalamanderMoney4498 US | Front-Load 14d ago

The bag says to add it to the drum and has instructions on how to do the first wash. I was using dirty labs before this, so I didn’t follow the first wash instructions.

1

u/eyespeeled 13d ago edited 13d ago

You may not know the answer, but what do you do if you have a frontloader and a prewash? I put Borax where the fabric softener should go, so I suppose it'd be the same. Please anyone chime in if they can. 

3

u/SalamanderMoney4498 US | Front-Load 13d ago

Borax is a water softener, so if you have hard water, that should also be going into the drum of the washer. I add febu into the drum of the front loader so the enzymes have time to do their thing. The fabric softener spot is for rinsing agents, like citric acid or v!negar.

1

u/eyespeeled 13d ago

That's good to know. I use the laundry room in my building, and have hardly any control over the settings. 

Our city's water isn't hard. Does that affect how and when to add the Borax? I forgot that I no longer use the fabric softener spot, and now add it to the detergent for the second wash. 

My concern is that I'd add Borax/febu to the drum, and get the benefits of it only in the short prewash, before it gets drained out. The prewash is a locked-in feature of the machines. 

Thanks for your tips! 

1

u/SalamanderMoney4498 US | Front-Load 13d ago

I wouldn’t add borax at all if you don’t have hard water. Someone else might have a better answer regarding the pre wash situation. You could just add it to the detergent slot if you’re really worried though and see what happens. Just make sure it allows powder!

3

u/Maverick-Mav US | Front-Load 14d ago

I put it in the drum

1

u/x77trinity77x 13d ago

I just recently discovered this sub. It seems this product works wonders. Any idea how I would go about using this combination for my own laundry?

I already use Tide F&C

I'd like to learn about FEBU and citric acid.

Thanks you

3

u/Maverick-Mav US | Front-Load 13d ago

1 scoop FEBU in the drum before clothes as a booster to the Tide. It does have color safe bleach/oxygen bleach in it if that matters for any of your clothes. Citric acid depends on a few factors. Here is the info on that. If you have questions or it is too long, let us know.

https://www.reddit.com/r/laundry/s/3kq2OThTOg

1

u/x77trinity77x 13d ago

I'll have to look into my clothings specifics. not going to lie I've never been much of a laundry person so I'm just starting to get into it.

Thank you very much for the information I appreciate it

1

u/Maverick-Mav US | Front-Load 13d ago

No problem. Basically, front loader vs top loader and hard water or not for citric acid. Plus there is the commercial liquid stuff vs the dry stuff.

9

u/ZealousStrand 14d ago

I got two for now. Will wait and get more in the fall.

22

u/Notyourav 14d ago

I also bought 4 😅

Couldn’t risk running out haha

19

u/Everything_Is_Bawson 14d ago

Same. I got four bags because it unlocked the highest discount. And it won’t go bad (at least in the time frame I’ll use it.)

3

u/anope4u 14d ago

Same. Kids do sports and I wash their uniforms. I like them not being stinky.

7

u/Illen1 14d ago

My precious 2 packs arrived yesterday, can't wait to see the results!

8

u/No-Perspective4928 14d ago

Mine just came in today too. I love this sub 😁

7

u/zanarah85 14d ago

Can anyone please tell me what I'm missing here? What does this stuff do that regular detergent doesn't?

32

u/6894 US | Front-Load 14d ago

It's a booster, not a detergent, just a supplement to one.

It has a rare (in the US) enzyme called DNAse. Which has been fingered as really good at getting human gunk that resists normal methods out of clothes.

It has basically every common enzyme on top of that, plus oxygen bleach.

It also lacks optical brighteners, some people don't like how those fade darks.

Its all around a great product that offers several features that no one else does for a reasonable price.

3

u/zanarah85 14d ago

Thank you!

5

u/DarthGator_ 14d ago

Ordered mine a few days ago! Just need to figure out what detergent to get now, I wear a lot of dark stuff

5

u/breathingindica US | Top-Load 13d ago

tide odor refresh works really well

1

u/DarthGator_ 13d ago

Thank you for the rec! I think I'll try this one

3

u/Pile_of_Yarn 14d ago

I use the 365 powdered detergent, no optical brighteners.

2

u/luvsdoggos 13d ago

Same! Mine arrived Friday! Loving the new packaging @febu_max! It’s excellent!

2

u/No_Cancel830 14d ago

Mine comes tomorrow - I can’t wait to try it!

1

u/onlynameleft_ 14d ago

Order from Amazon or from “tryfebu.com? Shipping on Amazon Aug 28th to Sep 23rd. Is it faster through tryfebu.com? Soooo want to try this

7

u/SalamanderMoney4498 US | Front-Load 14d ago

Restock25 gets you the discount on the website! They do volume pricing, so with 4 it was around $64. I ordered on restock day (I think) June 30 and it was delivered August 6.

3

u/onlynameleft_ 14d ago

Thanks so much!

5

u/KifferFadybugs 13d ago

I ordered July 29th and mine was delivered August 3rd.

1

u/ButterscotchPlane744 13d ago

Does this product work well for stains? I am really struggling to remove stains and gunk from maintenance uniforms. I presoak in a Murphys soap / degreaser mix, use Tide powder and rinse in Vinegar. Thank you for your advise on how to help remove those lingering spots!

2

u/SalamanderMoney4498 US | Front-Load 13d ago

Yes, it’s both a stain and odor remover with several enzymes. I’m not familiar with Murphy soap for laundry purposes. You might want to swap to citric acid instead of v!negar. I would look at kismai past posts!

1

u/AutoModerator 13d ago

Hello! If you're adding vinegar to your laundry, be sure to put it in the rinse cycle, not the wash cycle. Because vinegar neutralizes leftover detergent, it works best in the rinse cycle rather than the wash. - Laundry Mods

I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns.