Liquid, powder, single-dose pods, and sheets all promise to make your laundry clean and fresh.
The key is to look at thelist of ingredientson the product label.
Powder vs. ## What About DIY Liquid, Pod, and Powder Detergents?
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If you would rather make your laundry detergent, there arerecipes availablefor liquids, pods, and powders.
As with commercial products, there are some pros and cons to any homemade laundry detergent.
Homemade laundry detergent in any form saves a few cents per load of laundry.
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Clothes are exposed to fewer chemical ingredients.
Homemade DIY products aresafe to use in high-efficiency washers.
Cleaning performance is limited especially on hard-to-remove stains.
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If you use cold water exclusively for laundry, liquid detergent is a better choice for your washer.
The bang out of laundry detergent that is best for your laundry needs depends on several factors.
If you value convenience over costs, then a laundry pod is best.
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Liquid laundry detergent works well on oily stains and if you are washing in cold water.
Most households are best served by keeping a couple of types of detergent on hand to meet specific needs.
Look for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Safer Choice to know you are buying an environmentally friendly product.
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There are good choices in every form of laundry detergent.
The EPA also provides aSafer Chemical Ingredients liston the Safer Choice website to help you with comparison research.
Health Hazards Associated with Laundry Detergent Pods United States, MayJune 2012.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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