It was created in 1914 by Thomas Hedley Co. of Newcastle upon Tyne and purchased by Procter & Gamble in 1930.

[citation needed] In the mid-1950s, the soap was suffering declining sales, due in large part to P&G's introduction of its popular detergent, Tide.

As a result, the soap formula was discontinued, and Oxydol was transformed into a detergent product, with color safe bleach.

[citation needed] In 1992, Ultra Oxydol was introduced.

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