lordkenmore
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As for powder vs. liquid, I still prefer powder. Part of that is just it's what I grew up with. Powder was good enough for my mother's Kenmore, and so it's good enough for the Shredmore here. I also find arguments that it's better environmentally (renewable paper box, no heavy water to ship or protect in freezing weather). I also have been influenced by arguments about powder rinsing better and possibly being better for machines.
But...I've been using liquids more. Mainly because they are easily found.
I also have had a bias the last 10 years or so for "green" detergents. Not as powerful--but probably good enough for most of what I need. I've thought these might be better for sensitive skin. Plus they are about the only easily found choice left if one wishes to avoid optical brighteners. That said, I've also used some conventional detergents off and on (more "on" recently, due to availability and cost), and I don't note much problem with free and clear versions.
This last point brings up another bias: I generally am finding myself liking unscented. I have mixed feelings. Slight scent can be nice when machine drying. But scented detergent is so overwhelming now with many brands. Plus, I hear stories about how the chemicals might not be so good for one. Plus in summer, when I line dry, I like the "air dry scent" from outside.
But...I've been using liquids more. Mainly because they are easily found.
I also have had a bias the last 10 years or so for "green" detergents. Not as powerful--but probably good enough for most of what I need. I've thought these might be better for sensitive skin. Plus they are about the only easily found choice left if one wishes to avoid optical brighteners. That said, I've also used some conventional detergents off and on (more "on" recently, due to availability and cost), and I don't note much problem with free and clear versions.
This last point brings up another bias: I generally am finding myself liking unscented. I have mixed feelings. Slight scent can be nice when machine drying. But scented detergent is so overwhelming now with many brands. Plus, I hear stories about how the chemicals might not be so good for one. Plus in summer, when I line dry, I like the "air dry scent" from outside.