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

151949 · ‎03-09-2010

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.

hoosieroriginal · ‎03-04-2012

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).

Jordan2 · ‎03-16-2010

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!

ChynnaBlue · ‎05-22-2012

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 · ‎07-26-2014

@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 · ‎05-13-2010

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.

shoesnbags · ‎03-10-2010

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 · ‎11-24-2011

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.

missy1 · ‎03-10-2010

liquid soaps or pods

Tribesters · ‎03-10-2010

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.