What is the Best Laundry Detergent? Let’s Find Out!

Todd's Picks

Best Performance

Tide Pods

Average Finish: 1

Purchased for: $28

Made In: Canada

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Tide Pods delivered outstanding stain and odor removal, topping our rankings.

Second Place

Tide

Average Finish: 2

Purchased for: $15

Made In: Canada

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Tide performed excellently, closely following Tide Pods in overall effectiveness.

Best Value

Arm & Hammer

Average Finish: 3

Purchased for: $16

Made In: USA

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Arm & Hammer offers great stain removal at an affordable price, securing the third spot.

Tools Tested

Tide Pods

Average Finish: 1

Purchased for: $28

Made In: Canada

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Tide

Average Finish: 2

Purchased for: $15

Made In: Canada

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Arm & Hammer

Average Finish: 3

Purchased for: $16

Made In: USA

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Gain

Average Finish: 4

Purchased for: $35

Made In: Canada

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Amazon Basics

Average Finish: 5

Purchased for: $17

Made In: USA

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All

Average Finish: 6

Purchased for: $22

Made In: USA

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Biokleen

Average Finish: 7

Purchased for: $35

Made In: USA

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ECOS

Average Finish: 8

Purchased for: $27

Made In: USA

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Seventh Generation

Average Finish: 9

Purchased for: $15

Made In: USA

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Molly’s Suds

Average Finish: 10

Purchased for: $38

Made In: USA

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Tyler

Average Finish: 11

Purchased for: $21

Made In: USA

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Persil

Average Finish: 12

Purchased for: $24

Made In: Canada

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Price comparison of various laundry detergents based on their cost per bottle.

Ranking of laundry detergents based on their effectiveness in removing various types of stains.

Ranking of laundry detergents based on their ability to eliminate tough odors from clothing.

Ranking of laundry detergents based on their effectiveness in protecting fabric colors during washing.