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[drizzellla]

OK - I can't say I ever looked for or saw an expiration date on the laundry detergent.

But according to Better Homes and Gardens   -   Laundry soap is another household staple with a surprisingly short shelf life. All laundry products have a use by date—the time varies based on the type of product—but generally, laundry soaps and detergents will lose their effectiveness after six to nine months.

[Carmie]

Well, if I have any detergent that is out of date, I am still gonna use it.

My clothing is never really dirty anyway.  I never check for expiration dates on detergent either.

[We rescue cats]

Never checked for an expiration date and I doubt I will ever find a need to do so.

[hkrgrl]

i am using up All free and clear that my DD left, about 5 years ago!!

i have found no issue with it.  and really my clothes are not that dirty. 

i have another big one under laundry sink and i will use  it as well.  

what would do with it anyway?  trash it?  sounds like a waste to me.  and i am not wasting anything these days!!

Breathe, breathe in the air, don't be afraid to care, look around, choose your own ground

[4kitties]

The last time my Walmart did a reset of the store they clearanced out a whole bunch of laundry detergents and I stocked up.  I am still using the last bottles and pacs of it.  It is just fine.  I do not believe it goes bad that quickly.

Now fabric softener does.  I had some that got old and it thickened up and I had to toss it.  

[lynnie61]

Well, I never heard that.  I have three or four large bottles.  Our clothes are not heavy duty soiled, so I'm guessing I'm good to go.  No way I am tossing it.  Anything for a sale.  

[Tinkrbl44]

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@drizzellla wrote:

OK - I can't say I ever looked for or saw an expiration date on the laundry detergent.

But according to Better Homes and Gardens   -   Laundry soap is another household staple with a surprisingly short shelf life. All laundry products have a use by date—the time varies based on the type of product—but generally, laundry soaps and detergents will lose their effectiveness after six to nine months.

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@drizzellla 

Huh?   I just checked my Tide with Downy.  No expiration OR use-by date.  

BH&G might end up issuing a correction with this one.  

Just HOW can soap no longer be effective after only 6 months?  

[Bookplate]

And this is why it is not advisable to eat laundry detergents!

[We rescue cats]

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@Bookplate wrote:

And this is why it is not advisable to eat laundry detergents!

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Bwahahahahahahahahahahahaahahahaha!!!!!!

[threecees]

I look for expiration dates on food items, never laundry detergent.

I have a stash in my basement pods and liquid, no idea when I bought it.

Never had an issue with it being bad.

Not falling for dates on laundry detergent no matter if there is one or not.

A gimmick to keep buying more and more from the companies if it's over the

date.