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There are many options available for laundry detergent in the present, including laundry powder and liquid detergent. However, this wasn't always the case as liquid laundry detergent was not invented until the 1950's. Before then, most consumers utilized powdered detergents and laundry pods were not invented in the 2000's.

There are three options available. What should you consider when choosing the best one? We'll show you everything you should be aware of about laundry detergents to help you select the most suitable detergent for you.

Powdered laundry detergent

It's hard to find laundry soap powder, but it is still popular in different countries. Nevertheless, it's a cheaper option compared to liquid detergents and laundry pods and it can leave your clothes looking as clean as other brands.

Why Choose Powdered Detergent

Powdered detergent is more affordable than liquid detergent, and it will last for longer. This is due to the properties of powder detergent provide an extended shelf-life. Additionally powdered detergent is ideal for tough stains such as clay, grass and mud staining because it is made up of linear alkylbenzene Sulfonate, a surfactant compound which can be efficient in treating the stains.

Powdered detergent comes in boxes made of cardboard that are recyclable easily, making them a green choice.

Powdered Laundry Detergent Cons

The residue of detergents made from powder can cause it to accumulate in your washer particularly if you wash with extremely cold water. It is possible that it won't dissolve completely in the cold water. The residue may also end up onto your clothing, which can make them appear dirty even though they've just washed in the wash.

As mentioned previously, its packaging may be more environmentally-friendly but it is bulky and difficult to handle and store. Powder must be kept dry to avoid becoming too lumpy.

We recommend powdered laundry soap to anyone looking to wash off stubborn stains from outdoor adventures and reduce their carbon footprint.

Liquid Laundry Detergent

Liquid laundry detergent is arguably the most sought-after option in the world of laundry soap. It's simple to use, and it dominated the market until the introduction laundry pods in the year 2000.

Why choose Liquid Laundry detergent

The price of laundry soap in liquid form is cheaper than the one-to-one laundry detergent pods. Also, it comes in many different scents which can make your clothes smell fresh. It's simple to mix with water in the machine, and leaves little residue.

Liquid detergent can also be useful to treat grease staining because it has alcohol ethoxylates, which can be effective against staining caused by oil.

Liquid Detergent Cons

Liquid soap is available in larger plastic bottles, and while they can be recycled they pose a threat to the environment if they aren't recycled properly. The soap is also comprised of water. This increases its weight and causes it to be less environmentally friendly.

Another drawback of using liquid detergent is that it diminishes the effects of cleaning agents, such oxygen bleach, since they are not stable when mixed together in water.

Laundry pods

Laundry pods were introduced into the laundry market in 2012. The laundry pods or pacs have rapidly grown in popularity and have surpassed laundry powder to become the most-loved detergent choice.

Laundry pods: Why should you choose these?

The most convenient laundry pacs available laundry soap flakes They are single-use pacs that contain detergent , and are usually combined with other cleaning products. They are intended to dissolve in water, which results in less mess and more work for you.

Each pac has been pre-measured to ensure that detergent is not used too much that can leave a remnants. Because there is just a tiny amount water contained in the pods the cleaning agents are in place for longer time, and still deliver a high quality cleaning result.