Tide Clean and Gentle Powder Laundry Detergent, Unscented, 68 Loads, 77 oz

I switched to Tide Clean & Gentle Powder Detergent because we wanted something that cleans like Tide but is easier on sensitive skin. After several weeks of use, I’m impressed. It removes everyday stains (sweat, food, light mud) and keeps whites bright without leaving that heavy “perfume” smell some detergents have. The scent is very mild and doesn’t linger on clothes, which is exactly what I wanted. I also prefer powder for value and shelf life, and this one dissolves well as long as you don’t overload and you add it properly (I toss it in as the water starts filling, then add clothes). No irritation issues in our house so far, and towels and workout clothes come out feeling clean—not coated. Pros: Gentle on sensitive skin, minimal fragrance Cleans really well (especially everyday loads) Good value vs. many “sensitive” detergents Clothes feel clean, not overly softened or scented Cons: Like most powders, can clump if you dump it on top of dry clothes Might need warm water for best dissolution on very cold cycles Overall, this is a great “best of both worlds” detergent—Tide-level cleaning with a much more skin-friendly, low-scent experience. I’d absolutely buy it again.

I bought this detergent, fully expecting I would need to return it due to the many reviews about its strong fragrance. I have MCAS with severe fragrance allergies, and I cannot tolerate ANY fragrance on my clothing. Please be aware that this detergent absolutely has a fragrance upon opening the box! But for whatever reason, the fragrance didn’t instantly trigger me the way most other fragrances do. This was completely unexpected, so I then decided to try it on some old towels, just to see if it would leave a lingering scent. To my shock, the towels smelled of zero fragrance after washing (even DURING the wash, I smelled no fragrance when I opened the washer lid). After drying they smelled of the best kind of clean nothingness! No fragrance whatsoever (I do always add a citric acid rinse, which may or may not help remove any lingering scent). This detergent works great and my clothes come out truly fragrance-free. To prevent any potential reactions to the fragrance of the open box, I transferred it to a container with a sealed lid. So if you have MCAS/fragrance allergies and are hesitant to buy this: yes, this really DOES have a fragrance out of the box. But for me, the clothes themselves come out completely fragrance-free. I’m glad I took a chance and tried it, because it really is a great detergent!

It’s hard to find unscented powder. This one is great and all I use.

I tried the super expensive detergents made for cloth diapers and they didn’t work as well as this stuff. It works amazing, no ammonia smell left at all and it’s affordable. Works with our moderate hard water.

Hey Tide - this stuff isn't Clean & Gentle!! It smells like old lady grandma perfume. It made me nauseous and gave me a headache when I was doin laundry - the smell doesn't even rinse out of my clothes. What was wrong with the old UNSCENTED version??? I don't want me or my clothes smellin like anything or anyone - especially Grandma. This is gettin returned.

I've used this detergent for more years than I can remember and it is the best especially in this form. I hardly have to use spot remover when using this and no scents aggravate my nose or skin. Scented products irritate my skin horribly so an unscented detergent that cleans so well seems like a true blessing. For some reason the other forms of this detergent didn't work as well although why I have no idea. This one doesn't get out every spot or stain on its own but comes very close. So, thank you Tide for making my life easier. I wish there were more things I could say this about.

I feel like I've tried a zillion laundry detergents looking for one that is a) a powder, b) gentle on sensitive skin, c) actually cleans my clothes really well. Tide Clean and Gentle Powder is coming close to being perfect. It definitely does a better job on my kid's softball uniform and oily kitchen towels than any of the eco-brands I've tried (maybe it's the lipase?). I really like that it's a powder, and I'm not paying for a plastic bottle or a jug of mostly-water. There are a couple of drawbacks for me: I think it's a pretty strong detergent that might be fading the colors/finish of my fabrics. I use a small amount and double-rinse, but I still think my colors aren't coming out quite as bright. My whites look great. There is a fragrance. It's light and pleasant, but I don't think it's quite as gentle on my sensitive skin (with eczema) as other brands' free and clear products. I feel like I've had a little minor irritation on my face since I started using it. Look - I wish it was even more eco-conscious, and I wish it was completely fragrance free. But until I find a really eco-friendly, free and clear product that cleans as well as this one does, I'll be using Tide.

I came here because some laundry guy - who i do not remember the name of - recommended it. It has some oxidizer ingredients in it that REALLY work for me, especially when it comes to getting the stains out of my white socks. I tend to soak them overnight. I've never experienced any irritation and it lasts a long while.