Learning how to use Tide Pods or any other brand of laundry ... Another option: Arm & Hammer's Plus OxiClean Five-in-One Power Paks. In general, liquid or powder laundry detergent will be cheaper ...

Tide Ultra Oxi Powder Laundry Detergent (middle) did a better job than both Clorox 2 Stain Remover & Color Booster Powder (right) and OxiClean (left). Connie Park/NYT Wirecutter It’s versatile.

Why use OxiClean over any other laundry detergent? You’ll want to rely on its ability to remove a wide range of stains from various surfaces. Because sometimes you just can’t let a Tide Pod ...