The fact that it offers such outstanding cleaning power and leaves my laundry smelling so pleasant is already a win. The affordability is simply an added benefit. In terms of performance, I find it surpasses some of the more expensive brands like Tide or Gain, both in terms of cleanliness and scent.

We suggest that you begin with one 1/2 cup for a medium load. Use 1 cup for a large or heavily soiled load.

All ARM & HAMMER detergents are high efficiency detergents, so whether you prefer liquid, paks or powder your clothes will get a deep clean and you will save water*. Using regular detergents in HE washers can create too many suds.

We tried removing stains from a white shirt using two of the most popular detergents in the US: Tide and Arm & Hammer. When it came to removing a soda stain right away, both were viable options. But when it came to removing a wine stain an hour later, Tide did a better job. Keep reading to see the full experiment.

After washing, 79.6% (average) of cocoa stains still remained on its test strips. Both All and Arm & Hammer had trouble removing cocoa stains. Across all five tough stains, Tide left 52.1% (average) of staining behind. That makes it the best overall performer in this group of detergents.

If you use too much detergent, it leaves a residue in your washer that can lead to a mold problem. If your washing machine cannot rinse away all of the soap each cycle, the extra soap ends up as a food source for black mold.

Laundry detergent obviously gets dirt and stains out of your clothes, but if you use too much, you wind up creating a new mess. This is a result of detergent residue that hasn't been fully rinsed out, and it can turn your previously soft wardrobe into a crunchy, scratchy, uncomfortable-to-wear load of clothes.

After washing, 79.6% (average) of cocoa stains still remained on its test strips. Both All and Arm & Hammer had trouble removing cocoa stains. Across all five tough stains, Tide left 52.1% (average) of staining behind. That makes it the best overall performer in this group of detergents.

And while we're on the subject, a new washer and dryer set wouldn't hurt either!

• Safest laundry detergent overall: Molly's Suds Unscented Detergent Powder.
• Best powder: Charlie's Soap Laundry Powder.
• Best detergent pods: Dropps Detergent Pods.
• Best detergent sheets: Grove Co.

• Best Overall: HEX Performance Laundry Detergent at Amazon.
• Best Scented Pods: Tide Pods Laundry Detergent at Amazon.
• Best Liquid: Tide Laundry Detergent at Amazon.
• Best Scent: Gain Original Liquid Laundry Detergent at Amazon.
• Best Pods: Gain Flings at Amazon.
• Best Natural:
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• Best Eco-Friendly:

If you're looking for the best-smelling laundry detergent, then look no further than Gain + Aroma Boost Liquid Laundry Detergent in Apple Mango Tango scent. Featuring an unmistakable sweet and refreshing tropical aroma, it'll leave even your toughest stains smelling great.

Arm Hammer OxiClean Fresh Scent Arm Hammer OxiClean Fresh Scent is the best-smelling laundry detergent around. Its scent is so fresh and clean that it will leave your clothes with a pleasant odor that will last the entire day.