Do Tide Pods work in cold water?

Yes. The formula is built with cold-water enzymes, and Tide says the pacs dissolve in hot or cold water. Cold cycles are where they are most useful.

How many pacs per load?

One pac for a normal load. Use two for large or heavily soiled loads. There is no way to use less than a full pac for small loads.

Where do I put the pac?

Put the pac in the drum first, then add clothes on top. This helps it dissolve fully and keeps it away from the dispenser drawer.

Are Tide Pods safe around children and pets?

No. The pacs are concentrated and look like candy. Keep the tub closed and out of reach, and call poison control if one is swallowed.

Do they work in high-efficiency (HE) washers?

Yes. Tide Pods are formulated for HE machines and produce low suds, so they suit both front-load and top-load washers.

Are they better than liquid Tide?

They clean comparably and are more convenient, but liquid gives you dose control and usually costs less per load. Choose pacs for ease, liquid for value.

Where is the Tide Pods Laundry Detergent Pacs Original cheapest?

At eBay, for $17.00, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Tide Pods Laundry Detergent Pacs Original?

Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 6,669 ratings.

Where can I buy the Tide Pods Laundry Detergent Pacs Original?

3 stores we checked sell it, including eBay, Target, Walmart.

Tide Pods Laundry Detergent Pacs Original

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Tide Pods Laundry Detergent Pacs Original

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Last seen at $17.00 at eBay on Nov 9.

Our take on the Tide Pods Laundry Detergent Pacs Original

Tide Pods Original are single-dose liquid detergent pacs with a 3-in-1 formula: stain removers, a color protector and the Original scent. The draw is convenience and cold-water performance, thanks to enzymes Tide markets as Coldzymes. They handle grease and most common stains without measuring or mess, which is why they are the default pick for many households. Against liquid detergents they cost more per load and give you no dose control, and against store-brand pacs they clean harder but carry a higher price and a stronger scent.

Best forBusy households that want no measuring or messCold-water washingGrease and food stainsPeople who prefer a single dose per load

Pros

One pac per load, no pouring or measuring
Works in cold water
3-in-1 formula with stain removers and color protector
Strong on grease and common food stains
Dissolves fully in hot or cold water

Cons

Higher cost per load than liquid detergent
No way to adjust dose for small or lightly soiled loads
Pac must go in before the clothes, or it may not dissolve
Strong Original scent lingers on fabric
Pacs are a swallowing hazard for children and pets

Tide Pods Laundry Detergent Pacs Original prices at every store

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Tide Pods Laundry Detergent Pacs Original price history

Lowest price we've seen: $9.99 on Nov 9 at Target. Tracked across 2 stores since Nov 9.

What reviewers say

4.3 / 56,669 ratings

Owners rate these highly for cleaning power and convenience, especially on grease and in cold water. Complaints center on the scent strength, the cost per load and occasional pacs that fail to dissolve.

What people mention

Cleaning powerPraisedOwners say the pacs lift grease and common food stains in a normal wash.
ConveniencePraisedReviewers like tossing one pac in without measuring or spilling.
ScentMixedSome love the Original fragrance; others find it too strong and lingering.
DissolvingCriticisedA few report pacs leaving residue or not fully dissolving, often in cold or short cycles.
ValueMixedOwners say it cleans well but costs more per load than liquid detergent.

About the Tide Pods Laundry Detergent Pacs Original

A surprisingly powerful clean in one step—even in cold water. Tide PODs work on 100% of common stains, including grease stains, giving you the clean and freshness you know and love in any water condition. Thanks to Coldzymes, Tide PODs powerfully remove stains in cold water. Tide PODs are designed with a 3-in-1 concentrated detergent combination of stain removers and color protector to leave fabrics looking bright and smelling fresh with its Original scent. Toss Tide PODS into the wash before adding laundry to watch them dissolve completely in either hot or cold water. When it comes to choosing a laundry detergent that works on all of life’s messes, don’t pay for water. Pay for 50% more cleaning power.* Get the clean of Tide, the #1 brand used by dermatologists, with the added convenience of Tide PODS in every load, every time. Experience the trusted power of Tide in a detergent, choose America’s #1 trusted detergent brand.** 31 count package. (*vs. leading baking soda liquid detergent brand-based variant. ** Voted most trusted laundry brand by American shoppers based on the 2024 BrandSpark® American trust survey.)

Specifications

Form: LiquidSource
color: OriginalSource
size: 31 ctSource

Questions and answers

Do Tide Pods work in cold water?: Yes. The formula is built with cold-water enzymes, and Tide says the pacs dissolve in hot or cold water. Cold cycles are where they are most useful.
How many pacs per load?: One pac for a normal load. Use two for large or heavily soiled loads. There is no way to use less than a full pac for small loads.
Where do I put the pac?: Put the pac in the drum first, then add clothes on top. This helps it dissolve fully and keeps it away from the dispenser drawer.
Are Tide Pods safe around children and pets?: No. The pacs are concentrated and look like candy. Keep the tub closed and out of reach, and call poison control if one is swallowed.
Do they work in high-efficiency (HE) washers?: Yes. Tide Pods are formulated for HE machines and produce low suds, so they suit both front-load and top-load washers.
Are they better than liquid Tide?: They clean comparably and are more convenient, but liquid gives you dose control and usually costs less per load. Choose pacs for ease, liquid for value.
Where is the Tide Pods Laundry Detergent Pacs Original cheapest?: At eBay, for $17.00, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Tide Pods Laundry Detergent Pacs Original?: Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 6,669 ratings.
Where can I buy the Tide Pods Laundry Detergent Pacs Original?: 3 stores we checked sell it, including eBay, Target, Walmart.