Which Tide detergent is best?

Tide's Power Pods Free do both. A winner for cleaning and stain removal in our 2021 Good Housekeeping Cleaning Awards, this Tide detergent beat out all the other detergents we tested in removing stains like ketchup, red wine and grass.

Which Tide is best for laundry detergent?

Tide Ultra Stain Release was a better overall cleaner than any other detergent we tested. Although some detergents removed more of certain stains, Tide Ultra Stain Release removed more from a greater number of stains than any of the others.

Is Tide detergent actually better?

Tide has been the best-selling laundry detergent in the U.S. for 68 years. It's no wonder it did well in our evaluations of price, scent, and cleaning ability. Yes, it lagged slightly behind Persil in the stain-fighting test, but it stood toe-to-toe in all other categories.

Why is Tide the best detergent?

Tide makes premium detergents that are specially formulated to remove the toughest stains and odors. Tide's formulas, which they've been perfecting for decades, are so effective at removing stains that you rarely need to pre-treat or using laundry boosters.

Which Tide has the best scent?

Best Overall: Tide Original Detergent

And for many people, the scent of Tide Original has the ultimate association with clean laundry, and that's why it's our top pick.

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What is the number one best smelling laundry detergent?

Best overall: Tyler Glamorous Wash Diva Fine Laundry Detergent. Tyler Glamorous Wash laundry detergent is a cult favorite with almost 22,000 Amazon ratings—so of course our Deputy Shopping Editor, Megan Wood, had to smell it for herself.

What smells better Tide or Gain?

Both Tide and Gain are effective in removing stains. However, Tide has a higher concentration of enzymes which are good at removing protein-based stains while Gain contains more fragrances and is even marketed as the best smelling laundry detergent.

What is the difference between Tide HE and regular Tide?

The difference is HE detergent is formulated to be low-sudsing for high-efficiency, energy-saving washing machines that use less water in the wash and rinse cycles. You may certainly use it in a standard or regular washing machine. You will notice fewer suds, but your clothes will be just as clean.

Is Tide better than Arm and Hammer?

The outcome: Tide ultimately did a better job removing the soaked-in wine stain than Arm & Hammer. A red wine stain that has been soaking into fabric for an hour is, of course, much harder to remove than a soda stain that was only there for a few minute.

What is the difference between Tide detergents?

The Tide Original formula has twice as many ingredients as Tide Simply. Tide Original is more effective on tougher stains, while Tide Simply is better for everyday washing. Tide Original offers specialized products, such as the to-go pen. Tide Simply only comes in liquid detergent and pods.

What is the number 1 detergent?

Tide has been the best-selling laundry detergent in the U.S. for 68 years. While it lagged slightly behind Persil in our stain-fighting test, it stood toe-to-toe or bested it in all other categories. The Tide we tested was Tide Original—a product that's optimized for high-efficiency washers.

What is the difference between Tide Free and tide zero?

Tide Zero is a simpler formula with all the good stuff and nothing more. Formulated with zero added phosphates, zero added dyes, and zero added chlorine. And, you don't have to give up freshness because Tide Zero features a soft lavender scent that is made with CleanScent technology.

Why is Tide simply cheaper?

Called Tide Simply Clean & Fresh, the lower-priced version will be aimed at capturing the shopper who's increasingly bypassing premium brands in favor of less pricey household products. The trick for P&G, of course, is to also keep the loyal Tide consumer from trading down to the lower-priced line.

What is the new Tide detergent?

Designed to clean fabrics down to the microscopic level, Tide Hygienic Clean Heavy Duty 10X Liquid Laundry Detergent removes both visible and invisible dirt from your garments, giving you a clean you can trust.

What is the most toxic laundry detergent?

Ivory Ultra Snow Liquid Laundry Detergent

The EWG found that this detergent includes such harmful ingredients as sodium borate, which has developmental, reproductive and endocrine effects; ethanolamine, which has respiratory effects and several ingredients that are toxic to the environment.

How do I choose laundry detergent?

The key is looking at the list of ingredients. The more active ingredients like surfactants that lift soil away from fabric and suspend it in the water and enzymes that remove stains in the product, the better the detergent. And, those ingredients raise the price of the product.

Are Tide pods or liquid better?

In terms of fighting stains, both Tide liquid and Tide pods came out on top. More impressive though was the consistent clean these pods provided. Across three test runs, the Tide pods notched stain removal results that were essentially identical (52.8%, 53.5% and 54.2% stain remaining).

Which detergent is best for hard water?

What laundry detergent smell lasts the longest?

What does he stand for on Tide?

When it comes to saving water, as well as using less detergent, Tide goes hand-in-hand with HE washers. HE washers reduce both the amount of energy and water (up to 80%) used than your average top loading machine.

Can I use Tide HE in a regular washer?

Can you use HE detergent in a regular washer? Yes! If your washer doesn't require HE detergent, you can still use it for an optimal washing cycle. Since regular washers use more water, you'll need to use more HE detergent per load than you would in a high-efficiency washer.

What happens if you put regular detergent in a HE washer?

Using regular detergent in an HE washer can cause problems, namely, by oversudsing. These suds will not be fully removed by the rinse and can confuse your HE washer, potentially leading to sudsy clothes and overflowing washing machines.

Which is better Tide or Persil?

They noted, if “stain removal is critical, Persil is the undisputed winner.” In their tests, Persil removed 2% more stains than Tide, but both beat out some other impressive industry names and well-known brands like Gain and Arm & Hammer.

Why do my clothes not smell fresh after washing?

If your clothes aren't smelling fresh when they come out of your washing machine, it's probably down to a buildup of detergent, dirt or limescale inside your machine. The biggest symptom of this is your laundry smelling damp or musty, even when dry, as well as an unpleasant smell coming from inside your machine.

Does Gain actually clean clothes?

Testers agreed that Gain Original Liquid Laundry Detergent is a high-quality product, cleaning clothes well, keeping them bright, and leaving a fresh scent that lingered even a few days after being stashed in the dresser—Gain's claim to fame. Of all the detergents that we tested, Gain was amongst the top performers.