[horselover]

Which one do you prefer for laundry detergent? Tell me why.

I use the liquid as I have sensitives to powders not quite dissolving in the wash.

[Lyndsey]

I have a similar problem because the washing machines in my building are old and slow. I can see powder residue from other people's washing. I use an environmentally friendly liquid in cold water and it does the job.

[tater03]

I used to use the powder but that was before I had my boys. They have sensitive skin so I have turned to using liquid and really like it better overall.

[horselover]

It's definitely easier on the skin, I notice that when I use it. I will never go back to powder.

[mollyL]

I use powder detergent because liquid takes water to make liquid, and I'll be adding my own water anyway. Also, I think the liquid is usually heavier to transport, lift, and schlepp home. I also use less detergent than the label says to, perhaps a quarter less, and I've not seen any reduction in cleaning power.

[horselover]

I always use less liquid and it doesn't make any difference.

But when you do have skin sensitivities, the powder doesn't work.

However, I find that powder does last longer than liquid sometimes.

[stav]

I use a double concentrate liquid. Surf Small and Mighty... I only need a capful for a full load, works well on cool washes, and it uses up much less packaging, and takes up much less room on delivery trucks, meaning fewer truck journeys.

Works for me.

[RFL1986]

I use liquid detergent for the same reasons as most of you. I could never get the amounts and technique perfected so that having white marks on cloths was a complete nonissue so I always use liquid instead now.

[rubybeetle]

I use liquid too, I didn't even realize the powder had been causing my itchy skin until I stopped using it. Does liquid rinse out better or something?

[CaliRanger]

I use the liquid detergent because the powder makes my clothing look faded or ashy. I can use powder when I don't see the liquid detergent I want. Powder detergent also leaves you clothing feeling stiff or gritty.