Warning: Toxic chemicals may be lurking in your laundry detergent. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe and get your ...

Consumer Reports believes single-load liquid laundry detergent packets should be avoided in homes where children under six years old or adults who are cognitively impaired may be present.

If you're constantly washing your kids' soccer uniforms or you're an avid hiker dealing with dirt-caked gear, keeping some powder detergent on hand for those heavy-duty laundry days is a smart move.

Laundry detergent obviously gets dirt and stains out of your clothes, but if you use too much, you wind up creating a new mess. This is a result of detergent residue that hasn’t been fully ...