“It’s still a niche market, but there’s certainly an uptick of ‘free’ and ‘gentle’ laundry detergents across all major brands,” says Kelly Moomey, CR’s senior market analyst for ...

The bottom-middle monitor shows stains pretreated and washed with Tide Free & Gentle. Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter A pretreat spritz of this laundry detergent on stains works miracles.

The laundry detergent you use on their clothes ... the best approach might just be to make a gentle detergent your ‘new normal’ for the entire family.” ...

We’ve also found that cleaning power varies depending on water conditions and the type of detergent. For instance, mineral-rich hard water can diminish your laundry detergent’s performance ...

They fit easily into any laundry setup and are a great addition ... Down comforters are delicate and require gentle care. Look for a detergent that is specifically formulated for delicate fabrics ...

Laundry detergent sheets have been gaining popularity ... and found it to be comparatively tough on stains while still gentle enough to use to handwash items. And when it was all said and done ...