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Washing your clothes regularly is of the utmost importance for keeping garments looking clean and smelling fresh. To get your clothes perfectly clean in the washing machine, it's necessary to use some variety of detergent. CVS can help you stock up on this essential laundry supply with a huge selection of laundry detergents that you can browse online. Once you have found the detergent that's best for your needs, you can complete your purchase and have the product shipped to your home.
What Is Detergent?
Detergent is a laundry supply that acts as a cleaning agent for clothing. Ingredients in detergent pull impurities away from the surface of clothing and typically create suds inside the washing machine. The detergent-filled water drains out of the washing machine at the end of the wash cycle, and any remnants of it is flushed out with water during the rinse cycle. As water cannot wash away oily residues, clothing simply could not get clean without the help of detergent.
Types of Laundry Detergents
CVS carries numerous laundry detergent brands and products designed to clean clothes well and make laundry day easier. Liquid laundry detergents remain a go-to choice for many households because they dissolve quickly in hot and cold water and work well for pretreating stains. Powder detergents provide powerful cleaning for heavy-duty loads, and this option, plus a complementary fabric softener, often proves a fresher, more economical way to maintain your belongings when your laundry includes large volumes of clothing and towels.
For maximum convenience, laundry detergent pods and packs offer premeasured amounts to eliminate the guesswork, making them especially popular for busy households and college students. We also offer innovative laundry sheets, a lightweight, space-saving and easy-to-use option. Specialty formulas include hypoallergenic and fragrance-free laundry detergents for those with sensitivities and plant-based detergents that offer eco-friendly options.
Best Laundry Detergent For Your Washing Machine
Before shopping for laundry detergent, it's a good idea to read the directions for use that came with your washing machine to find out what type of detergent is recommended. High efficiency washing machines are typically compatible with high efficiency or HE laundry detergent. This type of detergent is highly concentrated and designed to produce suds in the low levels of water found in these types of machines. Commercial washing machines at laundromats do not require HE detergent.
Laundry Pods
Conventional laundry detergent comes in liquid form and must be measured into the cap or another measuring cup prior to use. For those who want to skip the measuring step, laundry detergent pods provide an alternative to liquids. Pods are liquid detergent that is placed in a package that dissolves in water. Before you start the washing machine, you simply drop in a pod.
Specialty Laundry Soap
Specialty laundry detergents can be beneficial for people with certain garment care needs. For heavily soiled clothing, you can use an extra strength or stain fighting detergent. People with sensitive skin or allergies can look for hypoallergenic laundry detergent that are made with gentle ingredients and often fragrance free. Natural laundry detergents are an excellent choice for people who are striving to use fewer chemicals in their homes. In these products, synthetic ingredients are replaced by extracts form plants and other natural substances whenever possible.
Which Type of Laundry Detergent Is Best for You?
The right laundry soap depends on your unique needs and preferences. Families with infants or individuals with sensitive skin may benefit from dermatologist-tested, hypoallergenic detergents, such as Tide Free & Gentle or Arm & Hammer Sensitive Skin, which are gentle on the skin but tough on dirt. If you often deal with stubborn stains, a liquid detergent or powder designed for deep cleaning may be your best bet. Pods and sheets provide ease of use and minimize spills, making them a great choice if you do laundry away from home, while plant-based laundry detergent appeals to shoppers who want an environmentally conscious option.
Aside from your formulation preferences, your washing machine type also matters when picking out a laundry soap. Most ordinary washing machines handle laundry detergent easily, but high-efficiency models usually require the specially marked higher-efficiency detergents for optimal performance. If you value fragrance, detergents come in various scents that leave your clothing smelling fresh long after they've been washed. Find the right product for you by exploring different types of laundry detergent, reading customer reviews and choosing options that best match your household and lifestyle needs.
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