Here are some of the most popular brands of laundry detergent and how they compare.
Are you confused on what laundry detergent brand to buy? Homeowners are always on the lookout for the best brand of laundry detergent at the best price. Which among them is the most effective in getting rid of stains and odor? Which is the cheapest but most effective? Depending on your preferences, it could be that you want to use the brand your mother usually used or you are after the scent which you love, or maybe you’re just interested because it’s on sale. With so many choices in the market today, there are brands that are most popular and really stand out from the rest. Here are some of them.
Persil ProClean Laundry Detergent
In the United States, you can choose from 3 formulas, namely – Persil ProClean (dry formula) Power-Pearls, Persil ProClean Power-Caps (single dose) and Persil ProClean Power Liquid. Considered as one of the best laundry detergents, Persil cleaning enzymes are very effective in removing body soil and tough stains. Its liquid formula is the safest to use among the 3 options, in both high-efficiency and standard washers. It is safe for all water temperatures and safe for consumption with your septic systems.
Tide Laundry Detergent
Who doesn’t know the brand Tide? Being an iconic brand in the laundry industry, Tide still continues to dominate the market as one of the most popular and effective laundry detergent brands in the country and the world. From its original formula, Tide now offers a variety of scents as well as additions which include boosters and fabric softeners. Tide comes in powder, single dose, and liquid formula. Every variation is as effective as the other because the basic formula in every Tide is the same, each one being highly effective in removing everyday stains and body soil. The additions are incorporated into the basic formula in order to come up with a holistic approach so that you don’t have to buy separate fabric softeners or any other stain removers. The only downside is that although it is very effective, Tide is one of the most expensive laundry detergents on the market. One Tide product that is cheaper than the other formulation but still as effective is Tide Cold water Clean. You can also reduce your power bills when using this variety.
Gain Detergent
If you prefer a highly scented detergent, then Gain is for you. Another top brand, Gain’s line of powder, single dose and liquid detergents, dryer sheets and scent enhancers are very popular among different cultures who prefer certain types of fragrances. Priced averagely, Gain is effective in eliminating light stains and light body soil, resulting in a highly scented laundry. Clothes come out clean and soft without soapy residues. However, Gain does not include the enzymes that are needed in removing heavy stains such as oily stains.
Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent
Just like Gain, Arm & Hammer is also mid-priced and is available in single dose, liquid and powder form. Found in most supermarkets and online, it also comes with formula variations and various scents. To achieve the best cleaning power, select the formula that has OxiClean. Formulated with oxygen bleach (sodium percarbonate) as a stain remover booster to the enzymes, surfactants and baking soda, causes it to be an effective laundry detergent.
There are many other brands to choose from. So, if one brand is on sale at a significant discount go online and check its cleaning power against the brand you are currently using. It is also important to consider allergic skin reactions to changing detergents so sometimes it is best to stay with a detergent you and your families have been successful with, even if you pay a little more.