Does Anyone Here Use Those Laundry Detergent Pods or Packets?

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I never used them or even had the desire to. I have a front loader with water level control depending on how many clothes are in there. I doubt if those pods would even dissolve in my washer. I've never even held one or seen one close up.

My machine has a little drawer that opens and there's a Full level line to use when pouring in your liquid detergent. It's quick and easy and I can control if I want to use less for some reason.

I always buy environmentally or "free" type detergents from Costco and have been happy doing that. Been decades since I used a powder detergent for my laundry.

 

I think there is a problem with small children eating those things. I guess they do look tasty? We use a front loader with liquid Tide. I bought a jug of Wisk, "Deep Clean" laundry detergent after I read in Consumer Reports that's it's supposed to be as good as Tide. Going to try it out and see if it's the real deal or if I got duped again..:confused:
 
I've never tried the pods or packets. I usually use the liquid type of something economical that works well, too. I have seen those pods for dishwashers, too, and I use those and they work well.
 
Ruthanne said:
I've never tried the pods or packets. I usually use the liquid type of something economical that works well, too. I have seen those pods for dishwashers, too, and I use those and they work well.
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Me too. I finally decided to go with the pods for the dishwasher because the little container wants to fight when powder overflows. Never tried the ones for laundry. Use Tide liquid for that.
 
We use pods for both the washing and the dishwasher. You have to hunt around for the best prices as they do tend to be more expensive than powders or liquids. But they are so convenient.
 
Like you say the amount of wash I have changes day by day. It could be two towels and a t shirt or a full load plus. I'd rather adjust liquid detergent accordingly. I can see the pods being worthwhile for people who use a laundry room or Laundromat. One or two pods are lighter than a whole box or bottle.
 
We have a high efficiency top loading washer and only use "HE" liquid detergent (Kirkland brand from Costco). Does the trick, but we do have to periodically use a product called Affresh in the washer to reduce residue that can build up over time. Shows up on certain dark colored fabrics.
 
I use the pods, much prefer them since I live in a complex, makes it easier than carrying a box or bottle up and down, plus no measuring, no waste. My load size are generally always the same.
 
Tried a packet ONCE, but not again. Never knew whether to throw one or TWO of them into the machine. now I use either regular
liquid or powder, like Tide or some other store brand.
 
I like the Oxy pods for whitening. I have a front loader so I put it in before the clothing. I have a slide-out compartment for the soap, bleach and fabric softener.
 
NancyNGA said:
Me too. I finally decided to go with the pods for the dishwasher because the little container wants to fight when powder overflows. Never tried the ones for laundry. Use Tide liquid for that.
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Interesting. The repair man for the dishwasher told me to use powder in the dishwasher because the door holding the powder won't leak instead of a liquid or gel. Does the container holding the pods melt?
 
JaniceM said:
I liked Tide Pods, but the new washing machines in the laundry room are designed specifically for liquid detergents.
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Right. I was told you have to throw those in the front end loaders before you start. The liquid detergents that are recommended I cannot find. So I have to cut back on the amount of regular liquid detergents. I do not think the new washers do as good a job as the old ones. They are designed to save water.
 
I use the cheapest liquid detergent I can find. My new washer does great with it. If I had really dirty clothes I might use Tide or something like it but its just me and I don't work outside a lot . My new washer has an auto sensor that senses the load amount and uses the right amount of water for the load. Use the pods in the dishwasher when I have a full load which is rare as I usually wash up my dishes as soon as I finish eating as I cannot stand dishes in the sink.
 
debbie in seattle said:
My mom claimed her dishwasher was broke, come to find out, she had turned her water heater so low, the powdered dish washer soap never had a chance to dissolve.
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That's strange. There is an electric heater that heats up the water but I guess it has to have a starting point. The manufacturers have the recommendation in their manual.

Of all the appliances I ever had that I don't have any more is a dishwasher. I moved into an apartment. It doesn't come with a dishwasher.

If you like cooking and baking cakes and stuff, a dishwasher is a must.
 

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