Pondering whether to pod, pour or powder? Whether for laundry of dishes, here's how to choose which kind of detergent is best.

Liquid laundry detergent The best choice for most people Liquid laundry detergent, because of its versatility and dosing precision, is the best choice for most people.

These are the best eco-friendly laundry detergents, including pods, sheets, and liquid, that claim to be better for the environment.

5 On Your Side Which laundry detergent works best: Liquid, powder or sheets? People are particular when it comes to laundry.

CR tests eco-friendly laundry detergent sheets from Earth Breeze, Ecos, Ecowise, Kind, Sheets Laundry Club, and True Earth to see if they clean effectively.

Stiff, scratchy laundry can be a sign you’re using too much detergent. Our experts weigh in on how much you should actually use.

Testers also checked out an alternative to typical detergents—laundry sheets—made of concentrated laundry detergent and held together by a resin and dissolvable paper.

Experts explain exactly how much laundry detergent you should be using based on the size of your load, the type of washing machine you use and how dirty your clothes are.

And what’s the difference between a powder and liquid detergent? As is often the case, knowing more about the chemistry involved will help you answer those questions.

(Our detergent tests consistently find you need only about 1.5 ounces of liquid detergent per average load.) Do Laundry Detergent Sheets Actually Work?