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Tide PODS Laundry Detergent Pacs, Spring Meadow, 156 ct.
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Dec 12, 2025
Reviewer name: Filled with regret
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Smells like fish

I’ve tried adding Lysol rinse, oxygen booster, etc; in hopes of salvaging these pods. They stink so bad. Previous reviews show the manufacturer is aware of this. It’s not my washer, and I’m a competent adult who has been washing clothing for years. Please do not offer a condescending excuse for a lack of quality control.

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Feb 21, 2024
Reviewer name: CreeCree
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Generational, superior cleaning,no unpleasant odor

Since this was on sale with a generous amount of discount, and was my go-to laundry product for decades, I decided to treat myself and splurge on this mega-sized investment. My fresh-smelling, thoroughly-clean laundry spoke volumes and brought me back to why I used it for so long in the first place…SUPERIORITY!

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Jan 29, 2024
Reviewer name: DR Moore
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

# 1 for me

Tide is the only detergent I use. I’ve tried others, but stains are not completely removed. I need to be sure my detergent is going to clean my clothes the first time I wash them. I’m busy and don’t have time to verify what I I know to be true. They’re clean and ready to be put on a hanger!

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Oct 26, 2023
Reviewer name: Tara
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Easy to use for teen/husband

These are great for people that struggle with measuring. Great way to teach a teen to do laundry is with tide pods just tell them how many to throw in. Clothes get pretty clean. I did give a 4 star just because I have had some pods not dissolve all the way so you may need to rewash, it a rare occurrence.

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Sep 19, 2025
Reviewer name: Nancy14
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Smells of fish

I went on this website to see if other he try e same experience with the smell . I usually buy original liquid tide or powder and have never come across this and have always been satisfied. I see I am not the only one and would not re-purchase this particular product

Review from tide.com
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reply from Customer Care

We’re very sorry you’re unhappy with the scent of your Tide PODS™ Spring Meadow purchase, Nancy. Our products are designed after extensive research and consumer testing with the goal of creating scents that we think you'll love. We understand that preferences vary, so we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us. We offer many other scents, and we'd like to learn more about your experience to share with our Quality Team and to help you find another one of our scents that we think will better match your preferences. For assistance, please give us a call at (800) 879-8433.

Mar 21, 2024
Reviewer name: aj
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Our go to detergent

Best detergent out there. We have tried many brands, but this is always our go to. Sams clubs brand is close to this, and we will buy either if one or the other is on sale. We have really preferred the Pods because we can control how much we use, and the kids are not wasting so much.

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Nov 22, 2025
Reviewer name: TAE123
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Chemical smell

Our laundry has a strong chemical smell after using these pods. We didn’t know what was causing the smell initially, but after rewashing our laundry with a different detergent and then using these pods later on new laundry and reading other reviews, it’s clear this is caused by the pods. We are wasting money on pods, time and money on the re-washes. We have been lifelong Tide customers, very disappointing.

Review from tide.com
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reply from Customer Care

We're sorry to hear that you're not liking the Spring Meadow scent of your Tide PODS™, and we appreciate your feedback on this! Tide products undergo extensive quality testing to ensure they meet the needs and preferences of consumers like you, so this is certainly not the experience we want you to have, and we're glad you reached out. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we'd like to learn more, if possible, so we can help you find the right scent for you! Please call our team at (800) 879-8433, any time from 9:00AM-6:00PM EST Monday, for assistance.

Dec 28, 2025
Reviewer name: JAN
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Overrated

Thea do NOT clean your clothes. Yes, they're easy and convenient but unless you put like 4-5 in each time you're not getting a good wash and can't even smell your clothes. Always had to wash simple stains multiple times. The pods just don't cut it. The regular liquid detergent is game changer though.

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reply from Tide

We are sorry you've experienced lack of effectiveness when using the PODS. It's really a bittersweet feeling as you've been left with a lot to desire with the PODS, but we are also glad you enjoy our liquid detergent.. Our PODS are made to be able to handle stains and have an impactful scent. So, future references, please try to never use more than 3 PODS as you may risk staining on your clothes. Also, we have a more powerful line called Tide PowerPODS, which are larger versions of the regular PODS, including the "+ Downy" version, for Large, XL, XXL, and heavy duty loads with increased cleaning power and impactful scent. Please know your satisfaction is our goal, so we'll be sharing your comments with our team. Please don't hesitate to give us a call at (800) 879-8433 for more information or guidance on how to use the PODS effectively.

Dec 14, 2025
Reviewer name: NoName
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Terrible Scent

I bought the Tide Spring Meadow scent pods a while back because they were regular size pods. The Tide pods are now XL or 1 pod equals 2 which is good if you do large loads of laundry or doing laundry for a family. Ninety nine percent (99%) of my loads are very small. I cannot wait to finish this awful smelling Spring Meadow scent. Then I will be on the search for a pod that is regular size and a scent that I can handle.

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reply from Tide

Thanks for sharing your feedback with us. We'll be sure to let our team know what you think. We'd like to find Pods that better fit your needs, so when you have a minute, please reach out to us at (800) 879-8433.

Nov 21, 2025
Reviewer name: JESSICA
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Did not dissolve completely

The pods did not dissolve completely. We washed some bedding and one load had a goopy blob left on the sheet and another load the plastic dried onto a pillowcase. We have a good quality front load waher and I'm afraid what this will do to my washer. I plan to return if possible.

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reply from Tide

We&#39;re sorry to hear that your Tide PODS™ didn&#39;t dissolve completely, Jessica, and we&#39;d like to thank you for letting us know! Tide products undergo thorough testing to make sure they clean your fabrics effectively every time when used as directed, so this isn&#39;t the experience we want you to have with Tide.<br /><br />Typically, excess residue is caused by incorrect dosing/dispensing, so be sure to follow the pack instructions for dosing and always place the Pod in the back of the drum before the garments for best results. Soaking your affected garments overnight in warm water, and then rewashing the next morning on the hottest temperature permitted by the items care labels with no laundry detergent should remove any leftover residue from the PODS. In the meantime, we&#39;d love to learn more about your experience and help you find the right detergent for you. Please give us a call at (800) 879-8433, any time from 9:00AM-6:00PM EST Monday-Friday, for assistance.