Best detergent on Reddit
343 reviews from r/laundry, r/Frugal, r/hygiene and 31 more subreddits
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#1
Tide
4.4
(62)
"Tide free & clear or TruEarth fragrance free laundry strips."
"All free and clear or tide free with an extra rinse cycle."
"Tide Free and Gentle."
"Tide, it works every time."
"I like tide or gain pods, I catch them on sale, I do not put in too much soap and the most important part, it gets the smell out."
"Any detergent labeled free and clear. No perfume or dyes."
"We can use it with no trouble."
"Tide seems like the best choice."
"You don't need to use nearly the suggested amount of detergent."
"Tide just cleans so much better."
#2
Persil
4.6
(34)
"PERSIL."
"Persil sensitive is the best one."
"Persil works for us."
"I switched to persil. I use way less soap, and my clothes are soooo clean and smell awesome."
"You’ll want to incorporate chlorine bleach and use the strongest detergent you can get (probably Persil or tide)"
"High quality and doesn't build up on fabrics"
"German formula persil powder or Tide Commercial"
"I’d go for persil or tide. In my experience they’re the best."
"My vote is Persil, 4 all the items mentioned."
"I switched from Tide to Persil- I just wish I had done it sooner."
#3
Arm & Hammer
4.4
(23)
"Arm and Hammer. Scent free- look for absence of the word Fragrance."
"I like Arm and Hammer free and clear and include Lysol laundry sanitizer."
"Arm and Hammer Free and Clear for sensitive skin."
"This is fragrance free, essential oil free, and no methychloroisothiazolinone / methylisothiazolinone."
"Omg I will buy some from you! We use these because I break out with other detergent."
"I have been using these for about a year, and they work really well and take up little space."
"You just saved yourself $168. Awesome! Great product!"
"Very nice! We found a gallon of arm and hammer detergent Monday in the Aldi dumpster and I was EXCITED!"
"I Second Arm & Hammer Free and Clear."
"I use a little Oxiclean in all my laundry, with arm and hammer detergent."
#4
All
4.4
(22)
"All comes out on top."
"Detergent: All free and Clear works well"
"All Free and Clear is my go-to laundry detergent. Stock up when on sale."
"I use All Free'n' Clear. It's the only one that doesn't make me break out."
"All Free and Clear."
"I use All Free & Clear, Arm & Hammer Free & Clear, Woolite Delicates Hypoallergenic."
"I second All Free and Clear and no fabric softeners or dryer sheets."
"I use All Free & Clear or Ecos brand version of free and clear."
"All free and clear is the only kind that has worked for us."
"We used All Free & Clear for everyone's clothes."
#5
Nellie's
4.7
(11)
"It’s online only but Nellie’s baby/regular washing soda is excellent."
"I switched to Nellie's with Pow (not the regular version, only the Pow version has enzymes) and it's been working great."
"Cleans better than the All free and clear that we used for years!"
"Use Nelly’s!"
"I've been using Nellie's the past couple months and I love it!"
"I've had luck with presoaking the sheets and pillowcases in Nellie's detergent and hot water."
"Nellie’s Laundry Soda has been the best reasonably priced option for me."
"Nellies powder!"
"Try Nellie's powder with pow."
"Nellie’s and UC are at Costco online too."
#6
Kirkland
4.5
(10)
"We switched from Tide to Kirkland Free and Clear because it’s the highest rated sensitive detergent."
"We used the Kirkland Ultra Clean with both kids."
"You can use about half of the recommended amount, it works great and lasts forever."
"One jug lasts me a year or more."
"FYI I heard a rumor that Kirkland laundry detergent from Costco is Persil."
"I use Kirkland unscented and vinegar instead of fabric softener."
"We use Kirkland free and clear."
"Kirkland unscented."
"Costco’s Kirkland. Also it’s v good."
"I use Kirkland ultra clean free and clear, and arm and hammer detergent."
#7
Dreft
3.7
(11)
"For laundry detergent, you could try Dreft."
"It’s formulated to be gentle and smells lovely."
"Try Dreft or Tide Simply( yellow bottle) both are for sensitive skin."
"Highly recommend Dreft - we have used it for almost a year on my daughter’s clothes!"
"I like dreft because it smells so good!"
"I use dreft because I like the smell."
"Dreft (which is good for babies sensitive skin)."
"I genuinely think it’s a marketing scam."
"Had I used Dreft or something with fragrance I would've been rewashing it all."
"Don't get the baby dreft. It WREAKS and is filled with perfumes."
#8
Woolite
4.6
(9)
"I usually use Woolite, which I love."
"I always use Woolite for delicate fabrics."
"I like Woolite. I have the regular & the one for darks."
"Woolite was always my go-to for my brooks shirts."
"If it's real silk, use Woolite."
"Woolite. I wash everything every wear, but I live in a hot place and I've got pets."
"Definitely woolite, every 3–4 wears."
"If it's real silk, use Woolite."
"Get Woolite (or store brand equivalent)"
#9
All Free and Clear
4.4
(9)
"All Free and Clear would be my best recommendation."
"All Free and Clear doesn’t bother my family’s sensitive skin."
"Another vote for all free and clear here."
"I personally would not use unstoppable beads or scented laundry detergent on baby clothes."
"I use All brand Free and Clear; you should check the label to see if there are any ingredients you may be sensitive to."
"Switch to free and clear All or Persil."
"Switch to a free and clear version of detergent and see if that helps."
"I’m planning to use all free and clear for my baby."
"I just stick with my all free and clear and throw in the beads when I want some extra oomph."
#10
Free and Clear
4.9
(7)
"Some babies actually react to the fragrance in baby detergent."
"We did free & clear for all of us when my daughter was an infant."
"We already used a free and clear detergent."
"I use a free and clear detergent for everything and it works great!"
"It’s recommended for babies to have fragrance-free and dye-free detergent."
"We switched to a free and clear one since my sons skin is so sensitive."
"My husband is very sensitive to scents, so we always used Free and clear anyway."
#11
Dirty Labs
4.7
(6)
"The cleanest my clothes have ever felt, even workout clothes!"
"Dirty Labs has been great for my family."
"I love it! The clothes come out smelling and feeling clean."
"I personally lovvveee Dirty Labs laundry detergent (I use the signature scent) and they also have an enzyme laundry booster."
"Wirecutter recommends Dirty Labs."
"Dirty labs detergent plus their powder booster."
#12
Oxiclean
4.3
(6)
"Oxyclean is my go to."
"My daughter has the same issue. She said Oxiclean removes the buildup."
"Regular detergent doesn't kill bacteria etc. Oxiclean does."
"Use minimal detergent, add a cup of white vinegar to each load and oxyclean."
"Oxi-clean should help with existing stains."
"It’s the active ingredient of oxi clean, but no gross fragrance. Works very well."
#13
Attitude
4.8
(5)
"Molly suds or Attitude. Both works great."
"I’d go with attitude."
"Attitude all the way!"
"They also make a great stain remover!"
"Attitude, nellies or the unscented company are all Canadian brands."
#14
Dawn
4.8
(4)
"Slathering them in Dawn dish soap, and letting it sit or soak for awhile before washing is going to be your best bet."
"NOTHING beats DAWN."
"Dawn works great on baby stains."
"I 2nd the dawn dish soap for grease."
#15
Rockin' Green
4.5
(4)
"Rockin Green"
"For odors that aren't coming out with that type of stuff, Rockin Green detergent is amazing."
"I use regular detergent plus Rockin' Green for the sweat stink."
"Seconding Rockin’ Green. It’s enzyme-based and seems to help."
#16
Method
4.5
(4)
"I really like the scents of the method detergent."
"The only good thing one of my exes left me was the discovery of Method detergent."
"I use the same stuff we use for regular laundry. Method, I think."
"I use the same stuff we use for regular laundry. Method, I think."
#17
Defunkify
4.5
(4)
"Defunkify"
"FWIW, I use Defunkify and love it."
"I recommend Defunkify."
"I think it works very well!"
#18
Ariel
4.5
(4)
"I use Ariel biblically, I love that stuff and it's quite literally the best detergent from all brands that I've tried."
"Pero mas tipid pa rin ako sa Ariel."
"Tide, Persil Universal, or Ariel Platinum for everything else."
"Ariel is good if you need a powder, works well but has a fragrance."
#19
Ecos
4.3
(4)
"I also really like the Ecos and Wegmans detergents, both in Free and Clear."
"If you like Ecos, use it with warm or hot water."
"I use Ecos for delicates and biokleen for everything else."
"Costco has a really good generic ecos brand."
#20
Foca
4.3
(4)
"It cleans very well in every wash I’ve used it in."
"For a scent free we use Foca powder."
"I’ve used Foca for 11 years since I started cloth diapering."
"I use foca."
#21
Biokleen
4.3
(4)
"I’m also bummed that biokleen is being discontinued."
"Cheapest if you can find it in store."
"Biokleen powder has been very effective for me."
"Biokleen powder has been very effective for me but I have soft water so ymmv"
#22
Cascade
4.3
(4)
"Cascade is the best but Walmart has a brand that's pretty good."
"I use Cascade jell. I just prefer dispensing the liquid."
"I use cascade powder. Have moderately hard water, but only need a couple of teaspoons."
"I use cascade powder. About a tablespoon when I load the dishes and another tablespoon in the soap cup."
#23
Vanicream
5.0
(3)
"Vanicream products is what I always recommend (even for newborns) Free and clear detergent."
"Another vote for any Vanicream products."
"Vanicream products."
#24
Fairy
4.7
(3)
"I use Fairy, never had any issues with it on either of my kids' skin."
"I’ve used Fairy for the last 44 years."
"We use whatever washing machine tabs are on special, so cycle through Fairy, Ariel, I think we're using Bold at the moment."
#25
Molly Suds
4.7
(3)
"Molly suds or Attitude. Both works great."
"We use two scoops of Molly’s suds powder."
"Mollies Suds has clean ingredients and a free and clear option."
#26
Tide Free
4.3
(3)
"Tide Free has no coconut products, or any fragrances."
"Tide Free"
"I’ve used tide free, with a vinegar rinse periodically to soften and deodorize."
#27
Tide Free & Gentle
4.3
(3)
"Tide free and gentle I think it’s called?"
"I use the Tide Free & Gentle and do well with it."
"I've used the Blackfire microfiber detergent, Micro-Restore, and Tide Free & Gentle in the past."
#28
Seventh Generation
4.3
(3)
"I’ve always had great luck with Seventh Generation detergent powder."
"I'm using seventh generation 4x concentrate."
"I've never had this issue with seventh generation powder."
#29
Purex
4.0
(3)
"Purex, dreft."
"Right now I think we’re using Purex?"
"I've always used Purex or Tide + Borax."
#30
Gain
4.0
(3)
"My clothes smell nice now."
"I use Borax, Oxi clean and gain detergent."
"I like Gain the best and just use like double the amount that you’re 'supposed to'."
#31
Tide Pods
2.8
(4)
"I just use tide pods."
"I use tide pods (I have sensitive skin myself so this literally changed nothing about my life lol)"
"Unpopular opinion but I hate tide pods. I love powdered detergent and a front loader machine."
"Don't use tide pods they r made of microplastics and pollute our waterways."
#32
Lysol
5.0
(2)
"I really liked that one."
"I use Lysol laundry sanitizer with pretty much every load."
#33
Charlie's Soap
5.0
(2)
"Try Charlie’s Soap."
"We use Charlie’s Soap & add BioKleen Bac-out."
#34
Laundry Sauce
5.0
(2)
"I personally use Laundry Sauce (I love it so much)!"
"I’m an ambassador for Laundry Sauce, and it’s been a total game-changer for me."
#35
Biz
5.0
(2)
"Biz powder added with your detergent works great."
"Biz (powder if you can find it) works perfectly for this."
#36
Tide Ultra OXI
5.0
(2)
"Tide Ultra OXI with Odor Eliminators Liquid Laundry Detergent."
"Tide Ultra OXI with Odor Eliminators Liquid Laundry Detergent."
#37
Deft
5.0
(2)
"Deft is amazing. I bought free and clear but was disappointed in it."
"Deft is amazing. I bought free and clear but was disappointed in it."
#38
Fairy Non-Bio
5.0
(2)
"Fairy non-bio, powder not liquid."
"I used Fairy non-bio. Our little one didn't have any skin issues."
#39
Tide Free and Gentle
5.0
(2)
"Tide Free & Gentle works fantastic on my LP kit."
"As a fellow sensitive skin person I recommend Tide free and gentle."
#40
Detergent Sheets
5.0
(2)
"I use the sheets, which are more environmentally friendly due to reduced packaging."
"I use detergent sheets. They are great! No waste. No mess. Nontoxic."
#41
Eucalan
4.5
(2)
"It’s a rinse free wool wash that’s popular among knitters"
"It really helps keeps the fibers from pulling and getting fuzzy."
#42
Truly Free
4.5
(2)
"I use truly free! Available on Amazon, Walmart (online, I haven’t seen it in my store) and directly through their website."
"I use trulyfree but Attitude is also top rated"
#43
The Laundress
4.5
(2)
"I like how gentle they are for my clothing and how nice it smells."
"The Laundress is expensive but I like them for my delicates."
#44
Branch Basics
4.5
(2)
"We use Branch Basics for all of our clothes."
"Branch basics."
#45
Unscented Company
4.5
(2)
"I use products from the Unscented company available at costco."
"Nellie’s and UC are at Costco online too."
#46
Rags to Riches
4.5
(2)
"Rags to riches all the way."
"Rags to riches, adams pad and towel, all- fee and clear."
#47
Tide Powder
4.5
(2)
"Tide powder. I cloth diapered for almost 5 years using this."
"Use hot water and powdered tide."
#48
Arm and Hammer
4.0
(2)
"Arm and hammer is my go to detergent."
"Arm and hammer over tide. smells better and gets the clothes cleaner."
#49
Borax
4.0
(2)
"Helps a lot especially if you have hard water."
"Borax and or Dawn dish soap added to detergent."
#50
Tide Free and Clear
4.0
(2)
"I just use unscented free and clear from tide of the generic Walmart brand."
"I had Tide free & clear already at home."
#51
Biokleen Free and Clear
4.0
(2)
"Biokleen free and clear."
"I use Biokleen Free & Clear for my baby."
#52
Ecover
4.0
(2)
"Ecover."
"I use ecover from the health shop."
#53
Finish
4.0
(2)
"Bosch machines are designed and tested with Finish."
"Clean the dishwasher and use finish."
#54
Oxy Clean
4.0
(2)
"I use oxiclean on collars and wrists."
"For that I usually have some Oxy Clean in the wash as well."
#55
Multi-Purpose Detergent
5.0
(1)
"I've had great results using a multi-purpose detergent."
#56
Homemade Laundry Powder
5.0
(1)
"I make my own laundry powder."
#57
Soap Sheets
5.0
(1)
"Try the new soap sheets for laundry!"
#58
POOPH
5.0
(1)
"Buy POOPH!"
#59
Laundry Sheets
5.0
(1)
"I love detergent sheets."
#60
Ivory Snow
5.0
(1)
"We use the ivory snow detergent from Costco."
#61
Perwoll
5.0
(1)
"I would get Perwoll for delicates, if you can find it."
#62
Earth Breeze
5.0
(1)
"Look up earth breeze laundry sheets!"
#63
Eos
5.0
(1)
"Detergent: Eos pods / nelly’s laundry soda / molly’s suds on rotation."
#64
Powdered Detergent
4.0
(1)
"Powdered detergent is best for soft water."
#65
Powder or Liquid Detergent
4.0
(1)
"Don’t use pods, pick a powder or liquid you can adjust the dose of."
#66
Soap Nuts
4.0
(1)
"Soap nuts."
#67
Drops
4.0
(1)
"I used Drops pods and it worked fine."
#68
Dropps
4.0
(1)
"Dropps were fine with my eczema."
#69
365
4.0
(1)
"I use 365 powder."
#70
Era
4.0
(1)
"I was advised Era by a friend with incredibly sensitive skin."
#71
Lona Scott
4.0
(1)
"I like Lona Scott which I use for merino and cashmere wool."
#72
Target
4.0
(1)
"Target brand free and clear or all free and clear."
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