Best Laundry Detergent Recommendations

Tide Products

Liquid Tide + Ultra Stain Release with Biz is highly effective for most laundry.
Tide with Bleach and Tide + UltraOxi powders are almost identical, recommended for warm wash.
Ariel Ultra Oxi powder is excellent for lights and whites but avoid using on darks, may leave fabrics looking strange.
Tide Free Odor Refresh and Tide Free & Gentle powder are praised for performance and gentle on skin.
Costco's Tide Oxi powder is budget-friendly and effective.
Tide Hygienic Clean / Ultra Stain Release and Persil liquids are recommended for clean laundry.

Persil + Biz and regular Persil are highly praised for effectiveness and scent.
Persil Megapearls contain lipase and are considered the best everyday detergent by some.

Woolite Darks Defense paired with Zout stain remover is ideal for preserving dark and colored items.
Downy Gentle Ocean Breeze fabric softener and Dreft Scent Booster beads are long-lasting and effective.
Cheer liquid detergent is recommended for dark clothing, prevents fading.

Tide, Kirkland, and Gain pods are also popular choices.
Ecos + Enzymes and Biz powder are effective for tough stains without leaving a scent.
Nellie’s detergent and Buff City Soap in Narcissist are mentioned positively.

Ariel Ultra Oxi is not recommended for dark or bright colors due to optical brighteners and oxygen bleach.
Gain Original for clothes, Gain Midnight Breeze for sheets might not be ideal for everyone.

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