While powdered detergent was the go-to, liquid detergent has become more widely used and now pods are the new method of using detergents.” James Harris/CNN Underscored.

The cost to launder your load with detergent sheets is in line with liquid detergents, pods, and packs. You can find these strips in boxes that cost $5 to $30 and will launder 30 to 60 loads ...

Hands down, Tide HE Turbo Clean liquid is the best detergent. Across the board, Tide got our test loads cleaner, and with the least stains remaining, regardless of the substance.