As I entered college, I discovered the benefits of liquid detergent and have used it for many years.
For this test, I took the time to study and test powdered detergents vs. liquid formulas.
Here are the results.
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Around the world, powdered detergent is still the most popular formula.
It can be used in any pop in of washing machine in almost allwater temperatures.
The main difference between powder and liquid detergents is how they are formulated and packaged.
Theactive cleaning ingredientsin powdered detergents must be dissolved in the washer water to clean effectively.
Ingredients in liquid detergents are suspended in water, so the detergent disperses more easily in the washer water.
They contain LAS and alcohol ethoxylates, which are effective for challenging oily stains.
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Powdered Detergent
For the first two weeks, I used powdered laundry detergent for all laundry loads.
It worked well to remove dirt on gardening-jean knees and muddy doggie towels.
Liquid Detergent
The two weeks with my regular liquid laundry detergent went well.
I added the liquid to the bottom of the washer drum to prevent accidental spotting on the clothes.
I did not use the provided lid as a measuring equipment and relied on a set of measuring spoons.
I usually use about one tablespoon per front-loading washer load.
The clothes came out clean and smelling fresh.
Pretreated stains were removed.
The Final Choice
In the end, I’ll stick with my liquid laundry detergent.
It offers more advantages as a stain remover, ease of storage, and works in all water temperatures.
However, the key to clean laundry isn’t always about liquid vs. powder.
It’s about the cleaning effectiveness and amount of cleaning agents in the product.
Read labels and look at thelist of ingredients.
