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Do you use liquid, powder or pods to do your laundry?

151949 — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 17:43:28 GMT

About a year ago I switched to using pods. My DH is one for throwing one item in the washer and running a whole wash for that one item and when I used the liquid he would use a half a capful. OY ! So now I have a secret stash of liquid detergent that he doesn't know about for things like cold water or hand washing something or washing a very small load , but all that is in the laundry room cupboard are the pods. So I thought I had solved this issue. I explained to him it is very concentrated and you only use 1 per load - today I caught him washing his car wash towels - 4 pods in the washer.

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hoosieroriginal — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 18:12:53 GMT

I used Tide pods for awhile, but found they were not cleaning my clothes - went back to liquid. I now use All concentrate (non-scented).

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Jordan2 — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 18:13:38 GMT

I recently got a new washer and dryer. I noticed I had to use HE detergent(my machine was old and didn't require it). I just started using the pods and I LOVE it! Now I just throw it in, no measuring of the detergent with the cap. Best invention ever!

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ChynnaBlue — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 18:21:05 GMT

I use liquid or liquid pods. I tried some powder pods and found that they did not dissolve well and I would find white powder on some of my clothing. I used them up by dissolving each in a cup of hot water and pouring that into the laundry, but even then I noticed that the powder bits didn't dissolve completely in hot water poured directly from my Keurig. Those were Honest Company powder pods.

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Mz iMac — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 18:42:32 GMT

@ChynnaBlue wrote:
I use liquid or liquid pods. I tried some powder pods and found that they did not dissolve well and I would find white powder on some of my clothing. I used them up by dissolving each in a cup of hot water and pouring that into the laundry, but even then I noticed that the powder bits didn't dissolve completely in hot water poured directly from my Keurig. Those were Honest Company powder pods.

I've never seen or even noticed powdered pods. I thought all pods had liquid content.

Anywho, for the last 2 yrs, I've been using liquid pods & never looked back.

If I have a full load, I always use 2 pods. Otherwise, one pod will do.

I started out using Tide pods. Currently I am testing out Gain pods cause its cheaper than Tide. So far, I see no difference in the cleanliness of my clothes.

Next I am going to try All which is cheaper than Gain.

Have a front loader washer.

FWIW.....

I get my pods from BJ's. 150-200 pods per container.

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PINKdogWOOD — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 18:44:51 GMT

I use liquid - it's easier & cleaner. Honestly don't know if this is less costly than powder but I do know it doesn't get clumpy in the compartment it goes in.

I've really gotten smart & now cut back a lot on the amount I use for each load too. I actually find great laundry detergents at ALdi's too, much less costly, does a great job, and the brands (I beleive 2) leave my clothes smelling really nice too - very light & pleasant.

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shoesnbags — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 18:55:43 GMT

I swear by the pods for my dishwasher, but stick with liquid Tide unscented for the laundry. I like being able to vary the amount of detergent used because I do different sized loads of wash.

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shaggygirl — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 19:13:00 GMT

Liquid for clothes. But no matter which brand I get I'll be darned if I can find the markers on the caps that they show you on the instructions to use as a measuring guide for different size loads.

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missy1 — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 19:15:21 GMT

liquid soaps or pods

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Tribesters — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 19:22:35 GMT

I love Nellie's laundry soap. One scoop- dissolves completely. No perfumes, chemicals, etc... Clothes are clean, soft & smell great. The other channel had it as a TS a while back with free shipping.

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chickenbutt — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 20:14:55 GMT

15 - your husband sounds like mine! He will either use a major wasteful amount of laundry soap, or stuff two full loads of laundry into one load.

Needless to say, I do all the laundry now. He puts his out for me, giving me a day or two notice, and I just take are of it. But then, he works and I don't so I suppose that's fair. hehe

I use liquid - pretty much anything but Tide because Tide makes me very ill.

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gidgetgh — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 20:15:24 GMT

I use All Mighty Pacs (pods) perfume and dye free for full loads.

For really small loads or just one item, Tide Free and Clear Liquid.

I also use use a Tide Boost pack (perfume and dye free) in with regular sized loads.

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ciao_bella — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 20:21:09 GMT

I used to use liquid washing detergent, but after trying the pods, I really like them. They're convenient and I don't have the same problem as the OP with too much liquid detergent used by other members of my family.

I really like Costco's washing pods. They get the laundry very clean , and I feel the pods last longer vs using liquid detergent.

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PinkyPetunia — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 20:38:11 GMT

I use liquid detergent. I measure it for every load because every load is different.

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Snicks1 — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 20:58:22 GMT

Pods

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Shawnie — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 21:04:56 GMT

i use laundry sheets i have been getting from HSN for years. Love them.

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Nuttmeg — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 21:26:53 GMT

I use liquid.

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KentuckyWoman — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 21:29:25 GMT

I've never tried the pods. I use liquid Purex. It is much cheaper than Tide, Gain or whatever and it cleans great. I like to be able to adjust the amount of detergent I use based on the size of the load of clothes I am washing. Wouldn't one pod be too much for smaller loads in the HE washers?

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Mustang Shar — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 21:54:07 GMT

I hope he is using MICROFIBER towels and not bath towels that will totally scratch the finish of the car's clear coat. LOL, sorry I can't help myself. Everyone, get good quality microfiber for your cars. Carry on 😀👍

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151949 — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 22:40:45 GMT

@chickenbutt My husband only washes things like his car wash towels or shop rags or his baseball caps. I do his laundry. When I had my knee surgery - OMG - he would bring in a "load" of laundry for me to fold while I was in bed icing my knee. It was , honestly , about 3 loads.