Tide PODS® offer a 3-in-1 laundry solution to all your dirty problems. More than just a detergent, Tide PODS® also contain a stain remover and a brightener in one convenient pac. These detergent pacs are filled with a super-concentrated detergent, and their small, compact doses mean minimal hassle for you.
Add pods to the washer tub before clothing, either to the back or bottom of the tub and never to the detergent dispenser unless you're directed to by your washer's manufacturer. Adding them to an empty tub helps them dissolve properly and can help prevent detergent streaks or residue on clothing.
Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) is the film that contains detergent in Tide Pods and other similar products. It dissolves when coming into contact with water, but studies have argued that the process leaves behind microplastics that go on to pollute the water supply, according to the New York Post.
hi, Yes, it's generally okay to use Tide Pods in a washing machine that typically uses liquid detergent. You don't need to extract the liquid from the Tide Pod. Simply toss the whole pod directly into the washing machine drum with your laundry.
Cons of Laundry Pods
Limited Options: Laundry pods do not come in as many different varieties as liquid detergent. This means that if you have specific laundry requirements, such as sensitive skin or allergies, you may have a more difficult time finding a suitable pod.
Liquid Detergent Leaves Behind Less Residue
Even if hard water isn't an issue in your home, liquid detergents are less likely to leave residue on clothes and linens than other formulas. It's possible that pods and sheets won't fully dissolve in the washer, creating stubborn detergent stains on fabrics.
The most important rule to remember when it comes to laundry detergent pods is to always add the pods to the drum before adding the clothes and water. A pod placed on top of clothes might not dissolve all the way. This leaves you with streaks and spotting from detergent being left on wet clothes.
*** Tide is designed to work powerfully in cold water temperatures, giving you a great clean in every single load. ***In non-HE washer, 8 loads/wk from hot to cold, avg electricity rate (13.3c/kWh). ****Tide Power PODS® in cold vs. leading bargain detergent in warm.
To ensure your towels come out of the machine odorless, soft, and residue-free, use Tide POWER PODS® Heavy Duty 10X Concentrated Laundry Detergent Pacs, complete with color protection and odor-removal technology.
Product safety is a top priority for us – Tide is not banned anywhere in the US or Canada. Every Tide product that we ship complies with all state and federal regulations, including the New York state 1,4 dioxane requirements.
Like cigarettes, razors or other oft-used household items, thieves view them as equivalent to street currency, often traded for drugs or cash. Tide is a popular target due to its dominance in the laundry detergent space.
If you have laundry detergent or laundry pods lying around, you might be tempted to use it in your dishwasher. Don't. Detergents create suds when mixed with water.
Wash the shoes using a delicate cycle
Use liquid detergent or laundry pods because powder detergent can get stuck in the shoes if it doesn't dissolve properly.
You can use Tide Pods across various types of fabrics and washers including both top-loaders and front-loaders. Adjust the number of pods based on laundry size: usually one pod for small to medium loads, two for larger loads, or three for heavy soil levels.
But scientists counter that it breaks down into tiny microplastic pieces that still pollute waterways and slip through filtration systems. About 19,000 tons of PVA are used each year in pods, with more than 8,000 tons being left untreated in US water, according to a 2021 study.
"These pods in reality actually help the pipes, they have ingredients that break down the grease. Once these things dissolve its not going to clog up any of the pipes."
There is some concern about whether dishwasher pods are the best option given the fact that they contain PVA and can have a negative effect on the environment and the plumbing in your home. "It's not necessarily that they aren't the best option, but more so if they can work for you," Novacek says.
A: Our Tide PODS™ Ultra OXI do contain a color protector, and it may be helpful to know that all of our laundry detergents are suitable for colored fabrics.
We pitted more than 35 detergents against a slew of stains and odors (on all kinds of laundry, from stained T-shirts to smelly socks). Tide Ultra Oxi Powder Laundry Detergent and Tide Free & Gentle Liquid Laundry Detergent consistently and effectively removed a wider variety of stains than the competition.
"The most common contributors to the development of a blue/purple stain on fabrics is not placing the pack into the washing machine drum BEFORE adding the clothes and/or overstuffing machine with laundry," wrote Tracey L.
In summary, Tide Pods have an expiration date, and using them beyond this date is not recommended. While they may not spoil like food, their effectiveness can diminish, potentially leading to less-than-desirable laundry results, fading of colors, and even skin irritation.
Instead of worrying about measuring the right dose or pre-treating stains, just place a single pac of Tide PODS® into your washer drum before starting your wash. It's that simple!
Start by holding the stained area taut under on-the-hotter-side-of-warm running water. The warm water will help to dissolve any of the membrane from the pod that may be lingering in the fibers, and the force of the water will help to push out the staining from the detergent.