If your detergent contains enzymes, the washing temperature should be neither too hot nor too cold. As a guide, temperatures of 15–20°C are used in standard laundry tests.

It’s messy — You can’t sugarcoat it, powder detergent is messy to use. It can easily spill during dosing and application, for which you will need to get one of the best vacuums out to collect.

What we can confirm is that powder laundry detergents are very cost-effective. The least expensive detergent we tested cost just 11 cents per load of laundry, and the most expensive cost 32 cents ...

The good news is that pretty much any laundry detergent you buy, whether liquid, powder or pods, will result in your clothes getting clean. “All detergents are essentially the same,” says ...

Gain Powder Detergent makes laundry enjoyable again. The concentrated formula efficiently removes stains and odors, leaving clothes with a long-lasting, fresh scent.

In our Twitter poll, about 88 percent of participants said they prefer liquid detergent, but powder detergent still has its passionate supporters. So this week I’m looking into the pros and cons ...

Laundry detergent sheets claim to be a more sustainable option than traditional liquid, powder, or pod detergents. Unfortunately, they don’t clean well.

For busy families on the go, doing laundry can feel like a never-ending cycle. It's also more expensive, costing more than it did a year ago. Here's what detergent is the most affordable.

Reader’s Digest spoke with laundry experts Mary Gagliardi and Jessica Zinna to find out how to use Tide Pods the right way, so your wash consistently comes out clean, bright and residue-free.

If you’re not using HE detergent, you might be making a big mistake. Here's what laundry experts advise. By now, you’ve probably heard of HE laundry detergent. It’s everywhere: featured in ...

However, laundry detergent manufacturers don’t always disclose the full list of ingredients on their product packaging. If you want more information on what’s in your product, you have to look ...