Powder Laundry Detergent Vs. Liquid Laundry Detergent
Powder and liquid laundry detergent for use in washing machines is typically purchased at a grocery or drugstore, or in a single-use package at a laundromat. Either formulation will get clothes clean, however you may prefer one over the other, depending on your individual needs. Does this Spark an idea?
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Packaging of Powder Detergent
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Powder laundry detergent is packaged in cardboard boxes which stack easily and contain a plastic measuring scoop inside which is dipped into the box and lifted out. Powder detergent is also available in compressed tablets and packaged in plastic bags or plastic boxes.
Packaging of Liquid Detergent
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Liquid detergent is packaged in plastic bottles which have a specially designed cap that is used as a measuring cup. The user must hold the measuring cup in one hand and lift the entire bottle with the other to pour the desired amount into the measuring cup.
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Both Sold by Volume
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Powder and liquid laundry detergent are sold by volume and priced per dry or liquid ounce. The amount of dry or liquid ounces required to adequately wash a load will vary by size of laundry load and how heavily soiled the clothes are.
High Efficiency HE
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Powder and liquid laundry detergent are available in both regular and high efficiency (HE) formulations. HE powder and liquid detergents create fewer suds so that the detergent can rinse out easily in the low-water conditions of the HE washer.
Active Ingredient
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Dry and liquid laundry detergents contain surfactants, which loosen and remove soil from the fabrics when agitated in the wash, then suspend them in the wash until they can be rinsed away.
Effective Uses
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While both formulations will remove soil on clothes, powders are especially effective at lifting out clay and ground-in dirt, while liquids are especially effective on food and greasy soils, and pretreating spots and stains prior to washing.
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