The Problem with Tide Pods
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2023
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Laundry detergent pods revolutionized the household cleaning industry and their cultural relevance was cemented after a bunch of people decided that eating them was a good idea. Their ease of use and satisfying design has made them many households go to detergent, but the reasons why are not what you’d think.
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Hey Ya'll... so we see all your comments and wanna address things here as best as we can. First of all, the sponsor of TruEarth obviously makes this video biased and in retrospect it probably wasn't the right move (given the conflict of interest). However, we still stand behind the brand because we genuinely believe that it's a really solid option for a bunch of people. And yeah... powdered detergent was a big miss haha, I genuinely don't know how we overlooked that. A lot of people see these scripts and somehow we missed it completely. 🤦🏻♂ So thanks, honestly, for the feedback and critiques because we are trying to make these videos better and when we miss, we try to learn from our mistakes.
So Tide Pods are not a scam. You’re a scam.
Sounds like you are blaming TruEarth for “making” this video biased😂…but weren’t you guys the ones who reached out to TruEarth for the sponsorship in the first place?🤔
It is understandable, you would have mentioned the product anyway as a better option. You might as well get money for it.
@@yoseftsai7298 at least theyre giving some kinda alternative tho.
One of the big topics of this video was an eco-friendly company (Blue Land) funding a published paper that created a conflict of interest. And seriously no one thought being sponsored by TruEarth was a bad idea? Not only did your channel reach out to TruEarth specifically for this video, the subject matters very intentionally transition through to the sponsor. Anyone that agrees with the points made in this video should be simultaneously completely disregarding anything said. This wasn't the exposé of Tide Pods the title and thumbnail made it out to be, ESPECIALLY considering TruEarth products are more expensive. This entire video reads out like a slander of P&G for really really typical business practices(none of which I agree with) and an uphold of TruEarth, which is further pushed via a sponsor by TruEarth. Very shady. Very disappointed. I don't even think this video should be kept up.
This video blatantly ignores powder detergent. Comes in a cardboard box so no plastic container, no water weight so less wasteful transporting it, even less expensive and you can customize the amount of detergent to your soil level or load size.
My mum still uses it and refuses to change
True
Powder was and still is the best to ever do it.
So now i must do chemistry to clean my tshirts?
Preach!
True Earth is more expensive than Tide Pods by a large margin.
Yeah, this was a stupid sponsor choice. Especially because the only big point against the pods in this video is the price
That's a really good point, and there's definitely cheaper alternatives out there that aren't P&G. We're just of the opinion that it's worth putting your money towards companies and products you support!
This is true, and the price is prohibitive for a lot of people. For me I was able to fit them in my budget and I love them.
I’ve found a target alternative. Loving the sheets.
They may be more expensive, but at least you aren't giving your money to lying jeiwsh companies though.
Playing devils advocate here. When my grandmother was 82 and lived on the 8th floor of a senior apartment building; her laundry room was on the ground floor. She used to use the Wisk laundry tablets because rather than carrying a large bottle, she could just carry one tablet with her laundry.
At my home , we keep detergents in relatively small bottles in the bathroom , and the big packs in the storeroom
Same, I lived in a building where I had to climb 2.5 flights of stairs to reach the laundry facilities (it was on the roof lol) and pods were definitely handy. I switched to Soap Nuts while living there, which was equally lightweight.
Not devil’s advocate. Calling out the casual ableism here is relevant.
I get a large box of powder detergent and a large bottle of white vinegar substitute (ethanoic acid), and decant some of each into smaller containers. Easier to lift and use for everyone.
@@bonniea8189I hope they sacked whoever came up with Soap Nuts or gave them a promotion.
when I was renting various apartments and lugging laundry around I used powder also. I had a plastic jar or yogurt box that I would put it in to go to the laundry. Much easier than jugs of liquid.@@karensumpter7752
I feel like Tide Pods were a symbol of college life, especially for middle-class freshmen. They were lighter to carry across campus on laundry days, a good introduction to laundry for those unfamiliar with the chore, easier to share with roommates, and generally convenient. I swear people hand out Tide Pod samples and Redbulls to college students all the time.
This brings up a good point. If your laundry facilities are in your own house, tide pods or other single portion detergents make no sense. The bottle can just live on the washing machine itself or a nearby shelf. But if you have to haul your laundry down to the bottom of the dorm like I did when I was in college, or to the laundry building when I lived in a big apartment complex a few years later, then the single use size detergents definitely make a little bit more sense - whether that's a tablet, a strip , or a pod.
Im a high school senior who lived on a college campus for 5 weeks over the summer and this is so real. I had never done my own laundry before and i used tide pods while i was on campus. Im in love with them now its just so easy and convenient. There was even a bag of tide pods in the laundry room just sitting there for anyone to grab
When I got to college, as someone who'd been doing their own laundry since I was maybe 13 or 14 years old, I was floored at how many people had never done laundry, and they were almost 20. I'm not going to complain about this because... well, I have zero right to tell someone how to be a parent and when (or if) they should teach their kid how to do laundry. But it was just so surreal for me when someone would walk up to me and ask me how to do laundry. Not how to use that specific machine, but how to do laundry in general.
in army basic training we were also mandated to buy pods too. I reckon the fewer number of laundry room messes was worth it to the cadre.
Not a fan of the video being sponsored by a direct competitor tbh
Agreed.
Exactly.
Hey there! We mention this in the video, but we decided to reach out to them after writing this script because we believe in their product and want to prioritize local companies to partner with. Thank you for the feedback though, we'll keep this in mind for future integrations!
Future Proof reached out to them
@@FutureProofTV I understand their sentiment, and I think the script could have been worded better to illustrate that this was independent from them, and the sponsorship was after. Maybe saying 'we wrote this up before reaching out to them, this would have looked exactly the same if they didn't respond.' You all have made product recommendations in the past, so I'm personally not bothered by this at all. It's a hard balancing act to achieve.
I have a disability, my arms and hands are weak and I don't have good control over them. I spill detergent 50% of time I do laundry. I still won't get pods. I just pour detergents over the machine so when I spill I just have more detergent in the load. Not ideal but not the end of the world, and still cheaper.
But for many disabled people, lifting a pod is much easier than manipulating a jug of detergent
Having chronic tendonitis issues myself, I understand where you come from. I'm wondering if using a pump bottle top (like those they use for hand wash) would actually work out for you since it would pretty much dispense the same amount each pump so it boils down to figuring out how many pumps you need for each load.
Powdered detergent is by far the cheapest per load and most eco-friendly as you can get in thin recyclable plastic bag. You should have mentioned it but feel you possibly didn’t due to the sponsorship.
We honestly just forgot 😅😅 But we agree and just pinned a comment on the subject!!
I very much doubt that the "thin plastic bag" is recyclable, I also very much doubt if it is recyclable that it actually gets recycled.
@@FutureProofTV Ok thanks. Figured with you being both economical and Low/Zero Waste centric this would be the best option. 1/2 the price of liquid detergent and 1/4 the price of pods per load
@@micahbonewell5994they come in cardboard boxes now
A lot of powders also come in cardboard or metal boxes, so that's even better than plastic (unless the cardboard is lined with plastic - shame on those brands).
Shout-out to the Technology Connections video on dishwashers and how he absolutely eviscerates dishwashing detergent pods. Same technology and same solution: buy bulk loose powder detergent and portion as necessary for each use.
Yeah but unlike in this video, in that video he is not sponsored by a powder detergent company.
That video changed the way I do the dishes!
@@double_07 Same here, changed us to powder. Such a great guy who should be a top UA-cam channel.
That same video also taught me that it is more water efficient to just run the dishwasher than it is to wash the dishes by hand one at a time. Changed the way we handle the kitchen cleanup process itself - we now just run 2 dishwasher loads a day if needed rather than feel the need to "save water" by washing the big pots by hand.
@@double_07 i had finally gotten a new dishwasher since forever and his video was a godsend for what dishcleaner to buy
Something else that drives me nuts about pods is the large plastic containers they're sold in. These large (heavy plastic) containers are usually only filled about a third of the way. It looks like the customer is getting a big ol' tub of pods, but it's actually all packaging.
They could easily be in something like a cardboard box with a thin plastic bag inside! The giant plastic tubs are insane.
Alternatively, you can refill the large containers with pods....but yeah, the cardboard option would be nice
At my store they have one for like 17.99 and then one for like 29.99 and they come in the same size container... they just add more pods and fill the expensive one.
Don't even get me started--have you checked out the plastic tubs cat litter comes in?
mine come in a ziptop bag, rather than one of those big honking tubs. Wish it was recyclable, though.
My detergent powder comes in a huge cardboard box. It’s like £8, I use a scoop (from an old Vanish Oxi Action tub) per wash and it lasts me for months. I don’t know why people invent problems for themselves, I’ve had several people try and convince me to buy “eco friendly” pods/refillables that don’t seem any better with shipping and packaging. It’s like Hello Fresh; stop pretending it’s better for the environment than just being mindful of what you buy at the store and what you have in your fridge. I don’t want your aubergine (eggplant) and courgette (zucchini) mid ass recipes.
Also way easier to use as much or as little as you need it depending on what you're washing.
People are obsessed with 'convenience', which equals to saving 5 seconds
As someone who is visually impaired it’s nice to have alternatives to the pods, which for me are much easier than hoping I pour or scoop the right amount. For some (like me) the slightly higher cost is worth it “convenience” or as I think of it, the independence it allows me to keep.
I have a big tub of Nellie's washing soda, and it comes with a 1 tablespoon scoop. That's all you need, and the lid of the tub has a flat edge that I use to level off the scoop.
Depending on your degree of visual impairment, this might be useful you: I keep a single unused chopstick in containers where I need to level off the scoops if the container doesn't have a flat edge for me to level it off on already. I normally use them for things like sugar and baking soda but also keep the powdered oxygen based bleaching agent. It's also useful for breaking up lumps.
Of course, the important thing is that you do what is best for you - things that are simply considered a convenience to the average person is often a necessity that allows for people who are differently abled to be better able to live and function independently.
My dad spills sugar while making tea every morning. His washing machine used to have a sticky film on it's exterior from spilling liquid detergent when doing loads. I can't tell if it's because of his eyesight, dexterity, or if he just doesn't care. Since switching to Pods, this hasn't been an issue at all. Now he just needs SugarPods.
Sugar cubs are a thing
Sugar cube
Sugar cubes
Both sugar cubes and sugar packets are a thing. You can even get different types of sugar and sugar substitutes (if you have allergies or need to watch your sugar intake.)
just want to be the last to say 'sugar cubes"
Important: WATER HARDNESS has as much if not more of an impact on how much detergent you should use as how big or dirty your load is. Hard water (which is rich in minerals) makes foaming difficult so you have to use more detergent to get the same result as in soft water.
Also: Please don't assume that more detergent equals cleaner laundry; it's often the other way around since water can only dissolve and make use of a certain amount of detergent in a cycle. Using more than the recommended amount can lead to residual detergent remaining in your washing machine or on your clothes, which can stain them and irritate your skin.
Residual detergent will also get into the sewer system, which puts additional strain on sewage plants.
This is why unless my laundry is especially heinous I use the minimum amount of detergent with a spoon full of a phosphate additive like STPP or the Phosphates from Charlie’s Soap to help with the water hardness. I live in an area where it’s basically liquid rock without a whole home water softener. I do wish there was an affordable way to buy the UK Calgon laundry tabs in the states, but for now i get by via adding phosphates into each wash. 😃 and one extra rinse is something I started doing with my front loader and it has been a game changer.
I know it's been said a bunch of times already but i must also concur that it's crazy noone thought to add powder detergent to a video comparing detergents based on cost and eco-friendliness, both of which powder arguably wins
That is because this is a biased video. It is sponsored by some laundry strips 😂
@@YurinanAcquilineIn the part of the US I'm from it is mostly all liquid detergent and maybe one space for Tide powder or Gain powder. Every now and then I see Arm and hammer powder but that's it. That's why all this "eco" go green, "Save mother earth" "carbon footprint" is all a bunch of BS.
Pods were very popular in my college. My school store had a bunch of them. I liked pods because I could just stuff a couple in my pocket, and then go to the dorm laundry room. The detergent jugs were a hassle to carry along with a full hamper of clothes.
Pods (of whatever brand) can be an accessibility issue for some people. Not everyone can haul a heavy bottle. Some of us (me included) have arthritis that makes it difficult to unscrew a tightly closed cap, but if you leave it loose, you risk leaking detergent everywhere - pods can't leak and make a mess. If you are hauling laundry to a laundromat, being able to take just the number of pods you need is less of a pain in the ass. If you NEED a particular detergent (I have severe allergies and have found ONE detergent that doesn't make me itch), traveling with a couple pods in your luggage means you can run a load of wash in an pinch, without worrying about if you can find the specific detergent you need.
Tide Pods do work considerably better than any other single product you can wash your clothes with. I can wash my clothes twice with regular liquid detergent (any brand) and their not as clean or smell as nice (specifically their ability to remove stains and odors). PVA's are in fact biodegradable and used in many medical applications (cartilage replacement, eye drops and contact lenses) due to their low toxicity.
I enjoy these food related videos so much.
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Yeah this one's part of our Snack Series 🤣
Pods (from any brand) serve more of a purpose than just saving people from *does a pouring motion.* I live in NYC and have to walk quite a distance to do laundry so taking a single pod along with me for the journey is worth it. Interested in trying the laundry sheets though!
You can just pour a single use amount into a sealable container, like a peanut butter jar. Seems like a cheaper solution than paying a premium for all your future detergent needs.
I work at a small community college and run a small food pantry. Pods are a great resource for us because we can split them up, when we get giant gallons of liquid one person it’s it all but with pods we are able to split it up. I understand that the strips might be better for the environment but I get what I get in donations and see the pods as a helpful solution to my students.
😂your entire argument has just reinforced what I currently use. I buy powder detergent in bulk effectively cutting down on cost and waste. I bought three containers in 2020 and I’m only halfway through the second container.
I do a lot of laundry for the family. He never mentioned that consumer reports, (who is independent), has found Tide and Persel to be the best laundry detergents, over and over. Sadly the eco-friendly brands they have tested did not work as well. In addition, no one talks about how, especially for children, the stains are the primary reason we throw away clothes that still fit. The eco footprint of tossing a garment due to a stain from food, seem to me, worse than using an effective detergent. Even tide, can’t save every item, but it and Persil, do work the best, and I think saving the clothes from the trash, is the bigger priority.
Calm down on the commas, please.
But really, there are often a lot of eco-friendly ways to get rid of stains without having to use any harsh chemicals.
But if you're throwing away clothes that still fit just because of a little stain here or there, I guess you're used to flushing money down the toilet anyway.*
That's one of the problems with this world, everything has become single-use just because people are lazy and superficial.
*Not picking on you specifically, just everyone that does that kind of thing.
I’ve never used pods but I can see them being useful for laundromats. I made the mistake of buying a massive container of detergent that I have absolutely no desire carrying over to the laundromat every week. I usually just put some in a cup or something but still, it can be messy or inaccurate. I think this video made me realize powder is the way to go though
The Laundromat near me has little cardboard boxes of powder detergent, if you want to bring your own you can use a small Tupperware for the purpose (just take care not to mix it back in with any for food storage)
That's what I used pods for, when I used to have to go to the laundromat. I used the All clean and clear ones, just a pouch of colorless detergent with nothing else
I use laundry sheets. Not earth balance because that is expensive, but arm and hammer. They are super light and cheap af.
Try tide pods there great 👍
I "inherited" the remaining liquid detergent in a massive container when my old roommate moved out lol. I do still keep pods on hand for convenience, but I do laundry with cold water and I've found that the pods sometimes don't dissolve completely if you're washing certain items. Safer with liquid.
I had to stop using the laundry strips because they just weren’t getting my clothes clean. I thought I was going crazy but when I checked Consumer Reports, i saw they were graded pretty poorly compared to conventional detergents. I use a concentrated liquid detergent that comes in a small bottle now. And as a heads up for those suggesting powder detergent, I don’t think you can use those in HE washers, so read your washer’s manual!
Actually you can use powder in HE washers. You have to get used to using less. There are also powdered detergent advertised as HE compatible but basically they are low suds
You totally skipped powder laundry detergent. You can even make your own laundry powder with washing soda and borax 50/50 mix. Both come in a cardboard box.
Cool video! I enjoyed it
You people are going to LOVE Technology Connexion's episode about dishwasher detergent. That would make a funny collab considering the tone difference but you have so much in common !!
YOO we'll go check that out! Love learning of new creators to follow, thanks for the suggestion 😁
@@FutureProofTV he is explaining how our appliances work, and made 2 very good videos about the lost potential of dishwashers when you are using pods instead of powder or liquid, I never knew I could be so invested in dishwashers before ! (I also recommend, matching your interest : the kettle video, the automatic coffee maker video, and the various electric cars video)
Alec from TC is extremely thorough. That dishwasher video was a huge eye-opener for me.
Great channel 👍🏻
They really are the quintessential convenience product. Easier than liquid and WAY cleaner than powder, to the point that it's worth the premium for lots of people (especially students who've never done laundry before moving out lol)
Yes
I only buy detergent when they are on sale, so I always get them at a discounted price. I do buy both pods and liquid detergent - a pod for full loads and liquid for smaller loads. It’s been working for me for over a decade.
Ok so how we do laundry is actually a really complicated scientific question with a lot of variables. Here are a couple of points I think you are missing. 1) Soap and detergent are 2 very different products and washing machines are designed only for detergent. 2) Pods are actually 3 products and fabric softeners actually make detergent less effective. 3) What are the differences between powdered detergent and liquid detergent and how do these differences affect the pros and cons of usage.
I saw a video a couple of months ago made by a woman who used to make homemade laundry soap but stopped when she noticed her clothes turning gray over time. She researched detergent vs soap and found that soap isn't designed to work in washers. It was fine back when people used washboards for laundry, but without the rubbing it stays stuck to the fabric and doesn't rinse clean. In modern days, it's fine for treating stains, but you need to rub it in.
@@emmteemee I think we saw the same video. I am interested in historical clothing and that lead me down a rabbit hole about the history of laundry. Honestly the interplay between fabric types, production, fashion, and all the other ways that clothing shapes our modern life is much more interesting than people give it credit for.
All my teenagers wash their own laundry- detergent, stain remover and fabric softener all portioned without any extra thought..
gonna be sticking with the pods 😀
I don't use laundry pods but if my husband did the laundry, we would. I know they cost more, a lot more than liquid, but it depends on if you pay attention to the amount you should be using.
He is the type to just pour a boatload of detergent into the machine. At least with pods he could manage One Pod Per Load.
Nice infantilizing of your spouse. His "difficulties" in doing the laundry seem quite rational as he avoids that chore, your henpecking and you're always presumably too worn out for sex so he has a gratifying and dynamic sex life elsewhere (actually lots of elsewheres). Win, win, win, and win. (Sorry, Bro, for translating this for her. Her henpecking is triggering.)
Just make him pay for the detergent he'll suddenly become super interested in laundry and learn you only need a half a cap at most 😂
Seems like a dosing cup would fix that issue.
Tru Earth is super simple. Take a strip out of the package, tear it in half for "not so dirty" and toss it in the machine. Use a whole strip for "wow, who were you mud wrestling with?" loads 😂 and no plastic waste going to landfill
When my sister had her two children, my mother decided not to buy tide pods anymore because she was afraid that her grandchildren would accidentally eat one of the pods by accident. Since then, she has been back to liquid detergent, and now the pods are so expensive that I doubt that she would even go back.
I’ve always just used powder with a lil scooper from a vanish tub :D very convenient. When it comes in a cardboard box it’s almost as environmentally friendly as the expensive ones that are all over the internet
Yesterday I saw a bowling ball at the zoo.
It didn't have any feet to stand on!
powder detergent for the win. mine comes in a convenient brown bag that takes no place in the recycling, it takes 1/8th cup per load, it's made of only 3 ingredients and nothing has ever my towels fluffier and it smells nothing unless i decide to add some essential oils in the load. i will never go back to paying for a plastic container, water and weird smelling overpowering perfume that gives me a headache and a rash. bar soap and powder der detergent are not dead.
Powder detergent is the best option in the market, espacialyy if one wants to have some bleaching properties for example for bedsheets and underwear. Bleaching agents are not staple in aueous solution. In some European countries testing by consumer agencies showed that powdered detergent is always better than the liquid form.
I was part of a focus group for these. I thought it was a dumb idea. A year or two later, they were on store shelves. I still can't believe they so successful.
people want convenience and eco friendly detergent
Did they give you samples to try at home?
They don't taste as good as they used to. Maybe they changed the formula.
Must be 😂
the warning label is not intended for the children to read, its intended to let the parents know they should keep this out of reach of children
And to use a newfangled baby gate.
Wow, people liked how those pods felt in their hands! Just incredible! As for me, it feels like a land slug in my hand. And I hate to touch slugs.
You’re wrong about the “problem they solve”. I should know, I was on the team that came up with the idea.
These were developed as Tide already had the technology to make Tide 20x more concentrated by the mid -aughts. But they’d recently brought out 2x tide and people were throwing a fit and trying to still use the same amount and it was causing issues. So Tide was seeking to develop a dispensing method that would help people transition to more and more heavily concentrated Tide products. Get them used to using 1 or 2 pods per load, then slowly shrink those pods.
Why they’ve still yet to shrink the pods to more concentrated Tide, I have no clue. The idea was developed by a consulting team, not Tides core people.
Did Tide try narrower caps? I have 4x Arm & Hammer and the cap is the diameter of a shot glass. I think it's the neatest thing.
I use one of Tru Earth's competitor product and yes, strips are actually great in general cleaning. I enjoy taking out stress by ripping the strips into smaller pieces. Once everyone starts using powder or strips, there may be better alternatives that give even better cleaning results
I used pods after I had multiple surgeries on my dominant hand and did not have use of that hand for 2 years. I HATE the tru earth strips. Spent a ton of money on them, they are NOT cheap. They do not get rid of odors, they dull the clothes, sometimes they do not fully dissolve and stain clothing. In high humidity areas you have to store the tru earth strips in a sealed container or they form one large mega clump. For example if you sit by a campfire and wash your clothes in tru earth, they do not remove the smell. I love that Tru Earth is a canadian company and was looking forward to using them. We used them for almost 3 years and are much happier switching back to a liquid laundry detergent. We used the Tru Earth strips in all kinds of settings. Used them for hand washing clothes, washing clothes in hot or warm or cold water and still did not like it.
@6:06 the phrase "big old loads of heavily soiled clothes" had some of the most intensely Canadian vowels ever pronounced on camera
We stopped using them when we figured how pricey they were compared to regular ol’ lighted detergent
Liquid is really only cheaper if people actually pay attention how much they are using. The caps are intentionally designed to make this difficult. Was having problems at my house with family using way more than they needed to.
@MM-fe9mz same. Liquid and Pods end up being roughly the same cost due to people not dosing the liquid well.
Both are of course more expensive than cheap powder, but not prohibitively expensive for my family. Convenience wins here.
I think they are much more portable than liquid and that's the big problem solver which Tru Earth and TIde Pods both solve. No one wants to carry small bottle of laundry detergent or small bag of powder around. Especially at an airport where they make you throw out questionable liquids and powders.
If I know I'll be gone for a week and need to do loads of laundry I'll take 2 or 3 tide pods with me. The one risk with that is occasionally they can explode or break open. In the past I have used travel strips by Travel On and I think those have been around longer than Tru Earth. The problem was when i used them moister or water often got inside between the strips they would stick together.
Now I have also tried Tru Earth and they are pretty much just like those Travel On travel strip but they come in a cardboard box and although the Tru Earth they can stick together just like the Travel On strips they seem easier to use.
Overall I think Tide Pods, Tru Earth and Travel On all have their uses. Generally at home I just use liquid or whatever is the cheapest or on sale and I can combine with coupons or checkout51, gain PC optimum points etc.... Travelling now for work or vacation I will probably be taking Tru Earth with me OR if there is a promo for Tide pods or an equivalent i might grab those.
If you're at a hotel or on a college campus or military base or using some other a public laundry.... the problem is the same. No one wants to bring a big bottle of liquid detergent from their room to the laundry machine and then carry it back... it's just easier to throw a Tide Pod or True Earth strip on top of the laundry pile in the bag or basket. A Tide Pod or Tru Earth strip allows one to carry down their laundry on the way to the cafeteria... because one can drop off a load before breakfast or supper and pick it up on the way back up without worry about bringing a big bottle of laundry detergent with you to breakfast or dinner and without having to worrying about having it stolen from the public laundry room while you're not there. I have never had anyone steal my laundry but I have had people steal my laundry detergent =D
I use pods because they work much better with my neuro divergence but the idea of them working better than liquid detergent is very funny to me
Yeah, my mom likes them because my autistic brother can easily do his own laundry without getting overwhelmed
what is your divergence that pods make it easier?
I don't like pod-based cleaning for anything, mainly because Technology Connections made a compelling argument against them for dishwashers; dishwashers just don't work as well when pods vs. powders are used
Powdered detergent is way more comfortable to me when measuring the amount of detergent as I wish to pop in to the washing machine. I can't divide the very pods into several pieces at my disposal.
Challenge like swallowing tiny candy shaped detergent looks too silly to give a try, but it happened to our surprise. Can't believe my ears if there's such people living out there. Furthermore, all babies don't understand what's written on the label attached at the container. So it's parents duty to keep their babies away from swallowing detergent, it's not baby's precaution to be aware of the danger of swallowing candy typed detergent.
Yeah, I think people generally use more detergent than they need to. It's bad for their washing machines. My washer knows to use the amount of water needed for the amount of laundry in the load, and I like to be able to use more or less detergent based on the size of the load. Also, I might use more detergent for a load of dirty jeans than I do for a load of towels.
I experimented with eco-friendly liquids, laundry strips and unscented Tide pods. In the end I went back to using my long time favourite, also made by a B.C. company, Nellie’s Laundry Soda. It’s the only one that doesn’t leave built up residue on clothes.
It’s a powder that works in cold water, in hard water and in HE machines. I’ve never had a problem with it not dissolving. You can measure out the amount according to load size. Best of all, it comes in several sizes from smaller pouches to bulk packages from Costco that should last well over a year. The more you buy the more your cost per use goes down so bulk is the way to go if you have the storage space. I recommend buying one of the cute tins to start and buying refills according to your needs. The tins come in two sizes and neither takes up as much space as a liquid detergent bottle or most powder detergent boxes.
I used to be able to buy Nellie’s in quite a few local stores in Vancouver but can only get by ordering online in Montreal. It pains me to see people held hostage by the limited selection, usually from brands like P&G, at grocery stores where many people get their laundry soap. The selection is even worse at bulk stores.
Edit: Laundry soda works fine for cotton and polyester. Always use specialty products for down, silk and wool. I’m not sure about cellulose-based fabrics like Lyocel, rayon, bamboo, etc. I use it for such fabrics and haven’t noticed any fading.
Do they have HSN in Canada? That's how I first learned about Nellie's. They do a really good demonstration showing how well it dissolves and rinses clean. I don't like the smell of laundry detergent, so I used to use less (Tide liquid) and run an extra rinse cycle. With Nellie's, I just run a regular cycle, so I'm saving water. I use the oxygen cleaner as well and just tried the wow stick for the first time a few days ago. It got a salsa stain out of a white T-shirt that had been sitting for a few weeks.
@@emmteemee I’m glad you discovered Nellie’s. Thanks for the tip about the Wow stick. I have something similar from another brand but will try Nellie’s when I run out.
I think we do have HSN but I discovered Nellie’s at a one of the little grocery stores (Donald’s Market on the Drive) when I lived in Vancouver. The stores near me in Montreal only stock the eco-friendly locally-produced liquid stuff which would be great if the products were too but they all leave residue and are sticky to pour. I do buy some of the other brand’s products like dish soap because I think it’s important to support local brands but I’m sticking to Nellie’s for laundry.
I started using pods (not tide brand) to avoid overusing liquid detergent since the markings inside the cap are hard to see and family members were filling up the whole cap instead of just up to the little line A thats like less than 1/4 of the cap.
Only buy them on sale to help with the higher cost.
Or, and this might be a shocker, teach your family how much to fill the cap.
@@GodBoredWas easier said than done. Just not worth the aggravation
@@MM-fe9mz Hey, our experiences differ. Wasnt a problem in my household :) I have 2 teenage kids.
This felt like a giant true earth commercial
i work at a college student living apartment complex.. every 6 months when they leave i always find nearly full containers of Tide pods.. i have never had to buy them.. thanks kids!
I dont get the load size issue, if you have a bigger load or dirtier load ya just pop an extra pod or 2 in..... I use pods but I buy them in bulk during prime day or black friday and end up spending around or less then I would on the liquid. I prefer the pods because I live in a apartment building and just do not like walking th big ole bottle back and forth every time and the bottle will vanish if I leave it in the laundry room. The pods last me forever and I do not need to worry about the humidity turning them into a white clump like the sheets, I get the appeal of the sheets but they are not cheap at all, $20 for 32 strips is crazy.
We use the much cheaper detergent powder. They come with a spoon that can easily measure the amount of powder for required load. Tide pods are like non refillable cartridges in Printers.
I think something that's overlooked here, comparing pods to liquids/powders, is that for people with strength or dexterity issues (including some of my own family members), pods are a lot easier to use and give them independence, since they don't have to pickup heavy boxes/bottles of detergent, and then pour/scoop the detergent into a cup to add it to a machine
I didn't even know about detergent laundry strips, so will definitely try that alternative
The one thing I heard about the laundry strips though is that they don't fully break down in the wash, and you'll find remnants in your laundry. Have you experienced that?
Right! I instantly felt the same.
I have been using different brands of laundry strips for a few years now and have NEVER had an issue with any of them.
I never had that issue with Tru Earth, but I did with Nature Clean if I washed in cold water they never totally dissolved.
Yes, but I did a test and TrueEarth dissolve better in cold water than some of the other brands.
We love truearth! We even bought a years worth since they sent out a storage container. It makes it so nice for travel with the storage container and there is no liquid.
We use Seventh Generation’s ultra concentrated down detergent. Same number of loads as the giant jug, but it’s smaller than a bottle of dish soap. (Most of that giant jug is apparently water, which makes no sense since you’re washing your stuff in water already.)
This was so great. I almost ate half a Tie Pod box watching it. Nice work.
Powder soap is the goat and true winner here 🤙🏻
Let’s be real
Inexpensive, effective, doesn’t gum up your front loader when used properly
I personally use All pods or Tide pods because that is all i need and they are pretty easy to use. My mom uses normal detergent which makes sense because she needs more control over the laundry instead of the one size fits some of pods.
I love Tru Earth. I found it at my local refill store and was able to buy a few strips to test it out.
I can’t use most detergents, but don’t have a reaction to Tru Earth.
I also love bringing them when I travel and need to wash clothes in the sink. They dissolve right away and don’t leak
They're SO awesome for travel, not worrying about something leaking or getting all over your stuff is such a plus
The editor went crazzzy on this one. So many good memes (have to imagine most were original lol)
I’ve tried the True Earth - didn’t like them in my front loader - for sheets especially as it kept leaving soap streaks that would not rinse out, even when I cut into smaller pieces, used less, added an additional rinse to the cycle or if I selected a longer wash cycle. Seems to defeat the purpose of reducing environmental impact if I have to keep washing a load a second time. Have not had this issue with liquid or powder detergents..also haven’t had that problem when using the pods the few times I actually gave those a try. After a few months trying to get it to work for me, Ive given up on the True Earth
When I used a laundromat, tide pods were worth the extra expense because it meant I didn't have to haul out the giant jug of detergent down to the laundromat with me
As a disabled person, I find the pods easier to manage.
As an ADHD-er, removing a six second, number based decision from starting my laundry can sometimes be the difference between doing it today and doing it when I’m out of underwear.
i usually use borax and washing soda. just dump some in. maybe use some Foca powder detergent if my whites are lookin dingy. or a soap bar to scrub into oil stains. at some point i used to mix up the borax, soda and grate soap all into a tub. only thing cheaper is the big bags of "mexican" detergent (foca) at my store. oh and if ur powder detergent isnt dissolving, put it in first, before your clothes. only time i have issues is when i dump it on top.
I always assumed the separate chambers were to just to keep the colours separate and make the pod look pretty.
I used pods for years until i looked at the price. considering i'm only washing for myself, it's usually a small load so i don't use much liquid anyway. in my case, a pod is almost twice as much as a liquid. furthermore, you can't touch them ANYWHERE without needing to rinse your fingertips thoroughly
Since I’ve been doing my own laundry for the past 8 years along with using various detergents, Tide powder seems to work the best. Reasonably priced, works well, smells good, lasts a good while. I feel like liquid and pods are just a scam entirely.
Tide is just what works. I’ve been buying the good ol’ recyclable powder boxes of tide. Still supporting P&G, but avoiding that ridiculous plastic jug and still having any smells removed when I wash. I tried sheets (Kind Laundry) but it’s just hard to beat tide.
I have multiple chemical sensitivities, so I have not used any laundry detergent that is full of synthetic fragrances for over a decade. Tide is one of the worst for fragrance (and banned in the EU for cancer causing ingredients!) I did use TruEarth fragrance free for a few years, but the cost is just too much these days for me to justify. I like the concept, and lack of plastic packaging, but I just cant afford it. I switched to the Unscented Company. I hand wash everything so the liquid just works better for me as well. The liquid is biodegradable, the packaging is recyclable, and it doesn’t cause me any breathing or neurological issues. It's also a Canadian company.
I also have chemical sensitivity and I’ve used the Tide fragrance free for years. It’s reliably easy to find.
@jeanneobbard it still has the chemical called 1,4- Dioxane, tho, which is carcinogenic and banned in the EU and the State of NY. I'd rather not use it.
do you have sensitivity with products with essential oils or natural fragrances? or only to synthetic? i just started having sensitivities and dunno if it's from synthetic or natural
@DavidJones-pv8zz mainly chemical fragrances and fumes. I do react terribly to anything that smells of patchouli, but I don't know if it's natural or chemically derived patchouli. But all chemical fragrances set me off.
Pods are great solution for those who have washing machine in kitchen(pretty common in my place in Europe)
Also there is a thing about borrowing pod from your friend on weekends or holidays when everything closed including laundries and shops.
I bought a 10 lbs box of Biokleen Laundry Powder for $21 and it has lasted me 2.5 years which is a cost of $0.70 a month. So I'm sticking with laundry powder.
Not quite Tide Pods, but after months of trying to figure out why my new dishwasher didn't work (experimenting with different amounts and types of soap), I finally bought the product recommended in the manual - Cascade Pods - and it fixed everything 😮💨 It's what I use now, and I'm not incredibly happy about it.
yeah tru earth sheets are just way too expensive the idea of laundry detergent sheets sounds cool though so I'll definetely see if I can find alternatives
I personally use liquid detergent.
Powder detergent doesn’t always dissolve and leaves a disgusting residue. Pacs don’t always dissolve and leave a disgusting residue.
It’s not convenient to pull clothes out of the washing machine and find a crusty pod holding together a bunch of clothes.
thank youuu! I’ve been thinking about this for pods of all brands in general and now these brands are selling scent boosters.
i personally prefer liquid detergent
though.
Years ago, I tried a few different detergents. They all did a terrible job of cleaning laundry. Forever after, I've used laundry soap. Soap is soap, cleans very well, and it comes in a cardboard box. Really simple.
Ecos laundry sheets are almost half the price of TruEarth. I've never had an issue with residue, even with a cold wash cycle, and it does a great job. I keep the sheets for travel since they're lighter than powder and won't burst in my luggage bag like pods might. I use concentrated powder at home. Add baking soda or borax depending on the type of stain or temperature.
Many, many people, often people younger than you'd think, suffer from mobility and function issues in their hands, wrists, and arms. Pods prevent these people from having to lift gallon-sized weights and make motions they find difficult or painful. An acquaintance of mine was diagnosed with Kienböck’s Disease in her early 30s. She had bones removed from her wrist in her mid-30s. Her wrist literally doesn't bend anymore, has barely 50% strength and only at certain angles, and is very sensitive to any impact on her lower arm. Crippling autoimmune and other disorders aren't just for the old. Millions of Americans use pods for legitimate medical reasons, because it's difficult or painful to lift a jug. Pods aren't a "scam" for them. Pray you never find out why some people actually need pods in their life.
The fact that this video was a paid advertisement rubs me the wrong way
what did you expect? the youtuber has to make a living
Great video thanks for the insight
Off topic. While I’m not a massive fan of pods but I was impressed the new cardboard containers that P&G rolled out here in Europe (No credit to P&G but the package designer person/company really did impressed me with the design). *It’s a spilt cardboard box with a quick release pressure switch on each side which clicks back together when you put the top back on. The only plastic that I could visibility see was a sealing tab on two sides of the box. Nice to see some interesting changes in the packaging industry to reduce the use of plastic.
I don't think you are considering the fact in urban areas most people don't have washer and dryers in their home. If you have to go to a laundry room in your building or outside to a laundromat it is convenient to just carry a couple pods rather than a jug of detergent.
I once burst a liquid pod (dishwasher) separating it from another and it went in my eye and I had to go to hospital 😅
I like them cause it's cheap and I don't use them as fast as powder or liquid. $5 for 16 pods last me about 2-4 months as I only wash 1-2 loads a week. (8-16 weeks)
I bought a 10 lbs box of Biokleen Laundry Powder for $21 and it has lasted me 2.5 years which is a cost of $0.70 a month. So I'm sticking with laundry powder.
Pods are great. The jug is a pain in the ass when you have to do laundry at a public laundromat, and its messy as hell. I love using pods its easier and neater. I put the pods in separate laundry bags and then dump the bag in the machine, clothes/pods and all done.
The tide astronaut! 😭
Also: Dropps laundry detergent is a great alternative.
We switched to one of the super-concentrated liquid detergents that measures out the right amount just by squeezing it upside down. It does exactly the right amount and the bottle is about as much plastic as maybe 1-2 soda bottles. Lasts as long as one of the huge Tide jugs. Way less plastic and works really well. A lot of people mentioned powdered detergent, but I've found that with the low-water washers you get a lot of residue left over.
The true earth strips are great. Been using them at college and they’ve held up well against mountain biking gear.
My husband loves pods, but I just get a huge bucket of Nellies laundry soda and forget about buying detergent for about 1000 loads. It’s grand.
And when you finally use it up, you have a handy bucket! 😃. I have a smaller bucket of Nellie's (400 loads) and I think it will be another couple of years before I use it all.
Interesting… a video sponsored by a direct competitor just like Blueland sponsoring a research study against its direct competitors. Not the biggest fan of that.
Saw the title and wondered "What the hell is a tide pod?" Got the answer within the first ten seconds. Well done on that front!
Those laundry strips are amazing if you have to travel!
I am still looking for the best solution for my household (2 adults, no kids). I have not tried laundry sheets because I had read they released microplastics, or that they were biodegradable under some specific conditions that I don't know I have. In a nutshell, it was very complicated to be entirely sure it would be okay and I did not want to take the chance! For most of our laundry, we use an eco egg, on a very short cycle, and it works very well. We have office jobs, I suspect most of our clothes pretty much just need water and a bit of agitation. For sheets/towels/anything that requires a deeper clean, we use an eco detergent that seems to last us forever!! But still searching...
For the dishwasher we use these pressed powder ones. I get like 150+ thing for about $20. So 150 loads. They last me 2 years. Thats a great deal.
I'm surprised to hear these things arent as good, though i havent tried them. I buy a giant jug at costco and carry a small bottle with me to the laundromat. My friend has the strips fron your sponsor. I may ask to try one. See how it compares to the jug
I really watched a 14 minute ad for TruEarth just to go to the store and restock on Tide Pods.