by Tami Boyd, SupplyTime Product Expert
What are the differences between powder and liquid laundry detergent?
Laundry detergent in any form, whether it is powder or liquid does the same thing – get your clothes clean. The difference between the two types of laundry detergent usually comes down to personal preference. There are some differences in filler ingredients, packaging, and price that may influence a person’s choice between powder and liquid detergent.
Why use a powdered laundry detergent?
Although it is not as popular as it used to be, using powdered laundry detergent has some advantages over liquid. When the first powdered detergents were introduced to consumers there were problems with the soap not dissolving completely,
however, manufacturers have improved powdered formulas to address this concern. Here are some of the advantages to using powdered detergent.
- Less expensive – powdered detergent is less expensive than liquid detergent
- Better for the environment – cardboard packaging is more eco-friendly than plastic laundry detergent bottles
- Tide Laundry Detergent Powder – safe for septic systems, HE or Regular washing machines, dissolves quickly even in cold water
- Seventh Generation Natural Powder Detergent – contains enzymes and oxygen based bleach, for use in standard and HE machines
What are the advantages of using liquid laundry detergent?
Liquid laundry detergent is the most popular form of laundry soap. Most brands of liquid laundry detergent have super concentrated formulas to help reduce the amount of packaging. Liquid laundry detergent is mostly water so choose concentrated formulas to get the best value. Here are some good reasons to choose concentrated liquid laundry detergent.
- Pre-treat stains – liquid detergent can be applied directly to stains as a pre-treatment
- Pre-dissolved – liquid detergents can be used with any water temperature and will not leave clumps of soap residue on clothing the way that powders can
- Purex Concentrated Liquid Laundry Detergent – great for every day use, penetrates fibers to remove stains and soil
- Method 8X Liquid Laundry Detergent – 95% plant based formula, dye free, hypoallergenic, Ultra Concentrated
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