Laundry Detergents: Liquid versus Powder

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Laundry Detergent - Liquid or Powder - Which is Best for Your Family?

The correct answer depends on your family's specific everyday stains.

1 The case for liquids.

These are especially effective on food and greasy or oily soils. Because they are fluid, they also work as pretreaters for spots and stains.

Choose a liquid detergent if you do lots of spot-treating and have a family that specializes in food spills.

The case for powders.

These are ideal for general wash-day loads, effectively lifting out clay and ground-in dirt.

If a majority of your family load involves stains of the outdoor variety, with not a lot of spot-treating required, choose a powder detergent.

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