Let me tell you a secret....for white clothes, use a good powder! I used liquids for years and my whites always turned gray and it wasn't for lack of detergent. I have a water softener so it wasn't minerals. I switched back to powder just for my whites and they have remained white. Pods or liquids are fine for colors but whites...powder only...specifically Tide or Cheer for me.

Something else I’ve noticed with pods is that sometimes the outside doesn’t dissolve all the way and can leave a white sticky mess on clothes

Powder =disinfect clothes and remove odor (syntehtic clothes, tip: add small quantity to liquid to remove smell) Liquid = does not leave white spots, can be more powerful, does not wash color like most powder (there are powders that do not wash off color) Pods = looks cool!! Do not buy cheap detergents, look at ingredients the more it has anionic or ionic surface-active agents in most cases it is better. Cheap powder = more white spots Temperature also is very important when washing, higher the temperature better it is washing (but watch out on temperature recommendation on clothes). If your washing machine stink just wash some clothes at 90°and it will be much better. Soft water is better then hard water for washing clothes, so all detergents are good for it. But if you have hard water you need to put more detergent to achieve same results. Good Luck!!

I Love Tide Powder! You don't have to use a lot it dissolves well even in cold water. My clothes are clean and smell great. I have used all 3 and I have gotten the best results with Tide Powder.

I use the powder Tide. The powder detergents work the best. I think they put extra water softeners in it. The clothes come out much more soft.

Love pods , use one or two depending on amount of washing . Simple , clean , strait forward.

as a laundry owner ill tell you that you can use a mix of liquid and powder for light-med dirty level. for heavy dirty use only powder.

My rule of thumb when doing laundry is when washing dark colored clothing that I don't want to fade I always use cold water with liquid detergent because it dissolves much better imo. And for all other clothing I use powder. So I use both, but the most important step(only for top loaders) to me and yes it's more time consuming, is NOT to preload your medium to large laundry loads but wait until the cycle starts. Then drop in one to two items at a time depending on garment size(towels one at a time). I usually drop the most soiled in first which gives it the most detergent and less competition if you will against other clothing. Because all the garments doesn't get the entire washing cycles I always use the longest washing timer I can so they can wash as long as possible. Just make sure you have the load ready before the wash cycle starts. Some folk may think it's odd but don't knock it until you've at least tried it for a top loader. You really get to see the detergent go into action and if your washer allows you to see entire washing portion before drain like mine does you will get to see if those more soiled garments use more detergent meaning the water go from soapy to an almost non-soapy look and then you can add more right then to your liking. Granted you do this when you'll be around house doing chores and not in a rush to leave home. This is how I teach my daughter's to wash clothes and they really like it. Yes I'll admit I've started a load and walked away doing something else and heard the agitator start swooshing once the tub has filled and hauled butt to washer to throw clothes in. If you're often forgetful you can set a timer on your mobile phone or Alexa to return in a few minutes depending on how much water your putting in washer tub.

I've used pods for years but even back when I used liquid or powder I've never had issues. I guess it's personal preference.

Wrong!!!! You NEVER throw powder or liquid over the clothes. You ALWAYS put the detergent into the machine BEFORE the clothes.

Use pods. Before starting to use pods my hubby would pour liquid detergent into the washer and then put the cap back on and detergent would then drip down onto the container, the shelf, and it was making me want to strangle him. Switched to pods and now no problem. Hubby is still alive.

That was a helpful video, I never thought liquid is better for oils. I must admit I prefer powder, even if it's a lot messier when you pour it.

I saw a video of a professional dissemble a washing machine to clean inside. The inside (or outside of the tank where you don’t usually see) was molded even though the owner did deep cleaning with oxiclean once a month…because they used pods. Same thing can happen if you use too much liquid. They recommend to use powder or if you didn’t like it, always put minimum amount of liquid and do extra rinse. Pods can be used for full roads (one pod each time).

One advantage to powder and pods is, if your washer doesn't have a detergent tank as featured at 2:57, that they properly support delay start features. Many places have their electricity billed on time-of-use rates, where rates are cheaper at night, so delay start allows one to fill their load at a convenient time then have it start once off-peak rates kick in. With liquid, if your washer doesn't have smart dispensing, the detergent will come into contact with the clothes and cause stains; pods are completely immune to this regardless of washer type, and the same is true with powders in top-loading machines with detergent drawers.

I have found Ariel to be the best detergent for stain removal and cleaning. My laundry always comes stain free and whites stay white and colours are always bright. I use both Arial powder and liquid detergent

I usually use powder detergent for everything: hot for whites, warm for towels, cottons and light colors, and cold for darks.

I don’t like pods because 1. If you only have a small load you don’t have a choice, you have to use the whole pod. 2. The gelatinous case dissolves and it has to go somewhere. I assume into your clothes. I prefer Persil liquid. It cleans so well!

I have used most major brands of both powder and liquid. I prefer liquid and at that, I have been using Arm & Hammer for the last 8 years - hands down it's THE BEST! I also add about 3 oz per load of Apple Cider Vinegar, as it acts as a very effective anti-bacterial agent and adds a sweet/fresh smell (as compared to white vinegar, but I have my preferences). In a past life, I did Costuming for Living History, and Theater.

I used to have an issue with pods; sometimes they would get stuck around the door and wouldn’t completely dissolve, staining my clothes. I just use like a dust towel (?) wrap it in and throw it in the washing machine. Never had that issue again

If you read the instructions, you are supposed to use 1 pod for small loads, 2 pods for medium loads and 3 pods for large loads! When I used pods I was wondering why my clothes weren’t getting clean and then I saw that I am supposed to use 3! 😵 That makes the price ridiculous. I switched to power, save a ton of money, and my clothes are so much cleaner. I despise pods, it’s just a marketing scheme.

Pods make sense to me if you go to a laundromat. It makes your life so much easier using pods at a laundromat do to how un messy they are and how easy they are to transport. However if you have your own machines or use your apartment’s laundromat, powder is best.

Powder all the way, I find it washes clothes so much better than all the rest. My sneakers come out brand new bright white.

The original Tide powder is the strongest detergent out there. It is so strong, I basically use a tiny amount at the bottom of the cup -- I'm pretty sure most people are using several times too much every time. Just try smaller amounts, this thing is really powerful. My problem is the box stinks in the drawer. So I get a big plastic jug -- like one that had kitchen oil, or bleach or anything else - I rinse and dry it well, then use a funnel to pour the Tide powder inside the plastic jug (try to do this outdoors so you don't breath it). Plastic jugs are perfectly tight and don't smell at all. That's how I store my powder Tide

I like liquid, I only use about half the recommended amount. I refill the bottle at my local bulk market. I add an oxygen/enzyme powder if my whites are particularly dirty. I tried omo pods and liked them but there is too much detergent in a single pod for most of my washes and it was building up so I gave pods up after a while. I think it's easy to forget that it's the soap coming OUT of the clothes that gets them clean. Often the answer to a better wash is less detergent not more (or not overloading the wash so the clothes can wash and rinse better)

I like Tide free and clear, it doesnt have any scents and it's good for sensitive skin. I use the pods, but I recently bought the liquid version because the pods are expensive. I might go back to the pods though, because you can just throw them in and walk away while the washer fills up.

I dig the Pods because they are lighter than powder and liquid. Having to carry detergent can be a hassle.

For me I like Ariel Powder the Color Green. The scent is good😊. And it's good to use for white clothes.❤️

I often had truble with powder not dissolving and clogging up the washing mashine. Washing mashines were not the gratest in the flats I rented tho. At the same time pods were just a little too expensive for me as a student. Liquid turned out to be the way to go. If you buy it in jugs, it is cheaper then powder that you can buy in the store. At least where I live. I usually order two 4 liter (aprox. 2 gallon) bottles of locally made liquid detergent on the Internet.

Cool to see a nice, concise and informative video. Have no clue why I searched this up, but hey now I know the pros and cons of powdered detergent lol

I've used all 3 but I'm stuck on pods now. For the simple reason that it's so convenient. Throw one in and close the door. And I don't have to clear so much gunk out of the drawer. Or clear out the cupboard where the powder has inevitably spilled over the weeks. I honestly can't see any difference whatsoever in quality of the wash. I do keep a bottle of liquid because as mentioned in the video sometimes you have a small wash and don't want to use a whole pod worth of detergent. But overall I'm happy to pay more for the convenience.

I've found Tide is hands down the best for getting stains out. It leaves our clothes smelling fresh, feeling clean and soft! Pods, powder or liquid... it all works so well! My husband has allergies to many cheap detergents and Tide never had any issues for him. I used to avoid buying it because it costs more but I try to always use coupons and since it is much more concentrated you can use a lot less and actually save money :) I will add that the "Simply Tide" line is NOT worth the price. It's basically just watered down regular Tide. It's cheaper yes, but much less effective for cleaning, scent and stain removal.

The washer looks so elegant and exclusive

I personally find that I overuse the liquid detergent and cause my family to buy more (we have a lot of people in the house anyway), but we also don’t get powder :/ so I just go ahead and do my laundry with pods got a 48 count for a little under $6 in my area which is pretty good, I honestly think it depends on who is using the product

I wash cloth diapers with tide powder, or Persil liquid. When we have traveled, we use a 5 gallon bucket and a toilet plunger (dollar tree), foca (powder) or persil liquid, fill with water, add diapers and plunge. Soak. Rinse and repeat. If this is our only method I will do 3 total cycles, to make sure things are clean. We’ve washed our clothes this way as well. I use this method at home sometimes as a pre-wash for diapers or kitchen towels.

We use pods for our HE front load washing machine. We keep liquid and powder on hand for specific situations. For bedding, we use liquid, as the pods never seem to fully dissolve; staining and leaving residue on the bedding.

If you must wash in cold water, dissolve the soap powder in hot water first and pour it in.

Pods also get stuck in the rubber gasket and never dissolve and/or dissolve when the washer is already rinsing.

For my Samsung top load washer, liquid works best for me. Pods didn't seem to wash that good. Powder is seldom seen. It doesn't have the high efficiency rating. It's good for cleaning my sidewalks with a brush. Now if I use liquid along with a Pod, that works great on stubborn stains. You have to run the extra rinse to get it all out.

I always keep both liquid and pods on hand and switch it up depending on what kind of load I’m doing. Growing up my mom and grandma always used powdered detergent and I think I’m gonna get some and try it out. It seems like Tide powder is all over social media nowadays.

Depends entirely on what you're washing. For example, powders aren't the best for colours, but are great for deep cleaning and whites. Ultimately, there's no one "best" product to use for everything. It all depends on what you're washing.

That was useful, thanks. I typically use liquid at home, but carry some pods with me when traveling. Many people think with liquid that a capful is one load, but this is usually way too much and intentionally designed to make the consumer use more. Took a few years and third party evidence to convince my wife of that.

I never use pods for either dishwasher or clothes washer on points of 1) high cost and 2) cannot measure to the load size and soil. Washing in cold water is a bad move regardless of the type of detergent (liquids also need to "dissolve" and disperse into the water). Cold washing is a large factor of smutzy washers and the need for washer cleaning products and special tub cleaning cycles.

Grew up with powder and always mixed in old county crock container with super hot water mixed it then put it in washer filled up with cold water then put laundry in, worked perfectly.

The best reason I had for switching to Pods was that no one measures detergent but me so they all use way too much. I now have a smart dispenser and I love it. I haven’t tried powder in years. I don’t mind using it but the smart dispenser makes life so much easier. Great video, thanks for posting ❤

Life changes which ones to get. As an older person, bottles are too heavy for me, so I am back to pods. I put some water in the washing machine and allow them to dissolve before putting the clothing in.

Was using eco friendly liquid HE detergent when i realised clothing came out dark and grey . called service tech out who said do not use liquid on my front loader because it damages the berrings.. been using powder every since and haven't had a problem . was thinking about using the PODS for more efficiency and cost savings.

You really don't need that annoying music in the background. People are looking for detergent comparisons, not entertainment.

I transfert and dispense my powder detergent from locknlock juice pitchers. I use them all over the house... Dishwasher powder, sugar, coffee beans, flour, rice... Very practical.

I used to use liquid detergent and fabric softener with my top loader and for just over a year with my new front loader, until it broke. The repairman said that it was because of the buildup from the liquid detergent and softener. They contain animal fats that build up on the drum, which can cause it to become unbalanced and break, as in our case. That's what also causes the stink, too. He said to only use powdered detergent and dryer softener sheets, which is what I have used exclusively with our replacement washer. Haven't had an issue and it's been 10+ yrs. I also don't have a problem with the washer stinking as long as I leave the door open between loads. Stay away from the liquids and pods to increase the life of your washer and eliminate the stinky buildup.

I use liquid for clothes and such then powder for whites/ towels.

I've tried all 3 types and so far, I like the powder the best.

I’d love to see a professional talk about the laundry detergent sheets that have found their way onto the market place

In India we get all three and reasonably similar pricing, But hardly people opt for anything except powder. Usually pods are not sold as expected so big the chains like Dmart(huge Grocery chain) puts them on Buy 1 get 1 free offer or 50%, yet people choose powder. Tied/Rin-Come under cheap brands in india. Surf Excel- Mid tier Ariel/henko/ifb- Top tier.

I mix ociclean and powder detergent for whites , bulky and towels . Any color or blacks I use tide to retain color

What’s the best detergent if you have hard water? Liquid or powder? I have a water softener but the water is still somewhat hard. Thank you

I always used poweder but which one is best for cleaning the actualy wahser since the powder left a lot of residue.

pods work best for top loaders, if you use them in a front loader when the washer is doing a rinse or soak the soup would be drained out before it even starts to wash..

Powder is the ultimate best, you can measure it for every load unlike a pod not everyone always does a full load every time, powder works best in the classic good mechanical agitator washers as I have, Tide powder works perfect for stain removing, it’s very potent detergent it’s costly yes but it works heavenly, it’s much more concentrated than regular liquid or pods. It’s worth the money.

Pods are best for me because I live on the third floor of an apartment building with no elevator. The laundry room is on the bottom floor. Slipping a detergent pod into my pocket is much more convenient that carrying a big, heavy container of liquid or powder down two flights of stairs and back up again.

How does powder detergent work with a front loader? Will it properly get sucked out and put into the the washer? It is hard to finder powdered detergent at the store.

Thank you for this best advice!

I always use liquid and simply put the liquid in a durable plastic cup, then place the cup inside with the clothes making sure the cup sits upright on top of the clothes, instead of filling the soap dispenser.

I buy pods so my kids can do their own laundry and I don't have to worry if they're using too much or too little

Pros and Cons for me: Pros: If you put too much detergent in a washing machine, it usually foams up so much and creates a big mess. But with pods, even if you have a small load, the detergent does not foam up nearly as much. And when it does, it dissipates really quickly. Cons: The problem I see with the pods, is the fact that you cannot use them right away if you use the pre wash cycle. Most, if not all machines require you to put pods directly into the machine drum. Meaning if you put it in immediately and use the pre wash cycle, the detergent will be washed away, and there won’t be any detergent for the main wash part of the cycle. So if you want to use pods, you would essentially have to wait for the pre wash cycle to be finished, then add the pods, and then restart the wash. So I really only use pods for big loads, and only when I don’t have to use the pre wash cycle on my machine. Those are my thoughts.

For years, I had older washer was pouring hot water both washing and raising. Then got a newer washer with limited pouring warm water (it's not much if warm and it's cool) then I got dust mites while washing bed sheets. Meanwhile I switched water hoses to hot section permanently and no more dust mites. Older version washer was the best with never had dust mites that was kills by hot water.

Good morning Sir, n thanku fir that explanation of different options of liquid, powder, n pods

Cheer is a good detergent I used it years ago and now I’m using it again and it’s cheaper than Tide and Gain

I've never used powder or pods, I'm very happy with my liquid detergent, never had an issue.

it doesn't matter what the size of Lundry is, I use one Lundry detergent pod with liquid detergent - just put both pods and liquid (very small amount of liquid) in the machine and will get the job done , also I clean after used every loads of wash ( 1, inside the rig wipes excess water off and leave the open little bit to airflow , 2 liquid soap compartment again clean and dry off and again leave the open little bit to airflow, I do this every day , it has been over year and still looks brand new front load washing machine , remember this is only my experiences to doing this way

Bonus cons for pods: -they may not dissolve and and up soiling your clothes with something similar to plastic mucus - Sometimes kids eat them...

I would prefer liquid laundry detergent when I do my laundry. I normally do my laundry in cold wash/cold rinse in my Speed Queen TR7 washer.

What are the best products for washing designer clothes like polo and tommy and products for cotton clothing

I can’t wait for the day that LG or some other company figures out how to transfer the clothes from the washer to the dryer. I know they make combos but those are usually not vented full size washer and dryers. I just bought this model I can’t wait to get it next week!

We enjoy a top loading washer and my bf enjoys cold cycles and free and clear products, mainly All free & clear. I wash my clothes on warm(towels/linens on hot) and I'm guilty of using an (honestly huge) excess of laundry products as I want my clothes to smell ultra fresh and clean. Like a few pods, prob 2 portions of fab softener, 4th cup oxy powder, dash of gain powder, sanitizer, beads, a scent booster pod.. like all in ONE load, ik. (I was the kid that concocted alot growing up) I haven't noticed any problems with build up, probably due to primarly doing hot/warm and I pre soak pods and put powders in first to dissolve. I've noticed pods, if not submerged, stick to clothes and powders on top don't dissolve and stain. Gain is my favorite generally, except fabric softener. I enjoy the scent also of original snuggle dryer sheets, fab softener, and wax beads as well. Lastly downy rose fabric softener is one of my faves as well. I'm trying to use less laundry items as I'm learning more about the effects on the washer and clothes.

My washing manufacturer says powder only - it is not recommended to use the pods, probably because they are plastic and on a cool wash don't always dissolve properly. My machine is cold fill.

Tip: there are colour catching sheets for those new red clothes you’re worried about bleeding. :) Life savers.

A lot of the time I think people these days wash things just to freshen them up after wearing only once. They are not actually dirty so use less detergent than the pack says. If it’s really soiled sports kit or oily overalls you’re probably going to need a pre soak anyway, regardless of which type or brand detergent you use.

Thanks for the tips! I prefer powder for all things. :) Eco friendly is important to me.

Thanks for making this video. Very insightful. (:

Powder for me and I put it in the clothes and I use warm water and it works for me. I don't use liquid at all

I use that powder along with others mixed (my own concoction) and Tide is the best detergent in my eyes. I love the way tide makes my clothes smell and personally I think Tide brings out bounce dryer sheets more than bounce brings it out lol. I don’t like pods I just feel like they don’t clean clothes good and tbh they don’t I did an experiment with them to see how well they stains from clothes came out. It was like nothing was washed lol maybe I used too many but 3/4 you’d think it’d be clean.

Great video , we have always wondered this 👌👌

I've never had a problem with tide pods, but I have always wondered if liquid is the better option.

I use oxiclean powder additive (only a little bit) with the All liquid detergent, and downy fabric softener,

You left out... considtraded laundry sheets.. no plastic bottles. Love them.

please what is the model and brand of machines behind?

When should I put the softener to get the best smell?

When i sweat my shirt always make a white mark when its dry, is it because of powder because i use powder , btw sorry my bad english grammar 😬

what if I mix the powder & liquid with both half the amount usually in one cycle

Very useful thank you!

Wish he had added laundry soap sheets to comparison. I’ve tried them but never sure if I’m using the right amount.

I’m single and live along, pods work great and usually I just need one or two pod per load. I work as an EMT and I’m mostly washing uniforms.

To avoid dissolving problems with powder, I dissolve it in hot water, then hit it with cold water after to chill the water if the clothes require a cold wash. Works well every time.

I like to use pob on cloth it makes it easier for me instead of proudly in the cup

What's the name and the model of the washing machine behind you?

I use powder for whites and liquid for coloureds. Powder can contain oxy bleach, which make whites brighter whereas liquid is often easier on the clothes, so the colour doesn't fade.

If yoy have hard water, then powder won't dissolve well unless you premix in very hot water. Even with an included water softener ingredients, it sometimes isn't enough. If you can't drink the tap, then no powder. Use a high detergent with surfactants like Persil (more enzymes than Tide), Method, or Seventh Generation Power-Wash.

I'm in the UK. I find that powder always cleans best.

I use powder and liquid. No pods! I used them once and they got stuck in my frontloader's door on the rubber where the water leaves the machine.

Great info - thanks