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Tide PODS Laundry Detergent Pacs, Spring Meadow, 156 ct.
4.8 out of 5 stars
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Apr 30, 2024
Reviewer name: Jenna
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Why do my clothes smell worse?

I've been buying this exact purchase from Sams Club (4 bags inside the box) for a while now. The last box smells TERRIBLE. I thought my washing machine had grown some mildew or something, because all of my clothes are coming out smelling worse than they went in. I opened a new pack and that same smell came wafting out of the bag. It's the smell of the pods and it's really, really bad. I am using them up because they are not cheap, and supplementing with some of those smelly bead things. I will be switching to a new brand moving forward. Sad, because I've always been a Tide user.

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Mar 25, 2026
Reviewer name: Hc9112
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Smells like fish!!!!!

WOW. I literally cannot believe tide is still releasing this after reading all the bad reviews. If you have hundreds of customers saying it smells like fish… then it smells like fish !! I’m so mad I have to redo my laundry and hoping the smell comes out !

Review from tide.com
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reply from Customer Care

Hello Dear Consumer. We hope you're doing great. Thanks for taking the time to leave your review. We appreciate your input and rely on consumer feedback, just like yours, for future improvements. We’re very sorry to hear you were unhappy with your purchase, we will let our team know how you feel. If if you have any questions or we can help you with anything, please let us know at (800) 879-8433. We’re here for you.

Jan 15, 2026
Reviewer name: Soon77
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

So disappointed

I have been using Tide all my adult life. My family has always loved the smell of our clothes. The last few years the smell has changed. We are all changing our detergent. The smell is offensive. I have tried pods and other tide sense and they are all bad. Missing my tide. Susan Gardner

Review from tide.com
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reply from Customer Care

Hi Susan! Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding Tide PODS Spring Meadow. We genuinely appreciate your long-standing loyalty to Tide and understand how important the scent of your laundry is to you and your family. We recognize that scent preferences can vary greatly among individuals, and while we strive to create products that appeal to a wide range of consumers, we understand that changes in fragrance can be disappointing. Our commitment to quality is our top priority, and we continuously work to improve our formulations. If you are experiencing issues with the scent of our products, we would love the opportunity to look into this further. Please feel free to reach out to us at (800) 879-8433. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we want to ensure that you have the best experience with Tide. Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to hear from you soon.

Feb 20, 2026
Reviewer name: MoreTreesGirl
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Gets EVERYTHING clean ON COLD incl rugs

This stuff is unbelievably good! I used to think that I had to wash on hot-hot. As hot as possible... Instead, I found out that if I wash on cold with this stuff, all gets wayyyyy cleaner. I do use a front loader at my son's place. A big one. And I can run it for 1 hour or more with extra water. I do a ton of laundry because I run an Airbnb. The laundry never stops. Additionally, I found out that EVEN the long runners with rubber under mat, can be put in the front loader and come out looking like new. I don't have to toss them anymore once they begin to look dirty. Even heavy stains come out. I am totally hooked on it. And very surprised how well it works. The key is may be: the combi of time (longer than 30 min) and extra water choice, and then this Pod 3in1. Whatever. It works super good. Better than any detergent I ever used and I am a clean freak. Just amazing.

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Apr 19, 2026
Reviewer name: anonymous
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Horrible smell

Wow, I should've read reviews instead of assuming 4.8 meant great. Oh my what a terrible smell opening the bag! Smells like fish! Nauseating! Why would you want to wash your clothes in a fish smell! So gross I'll never buy again and wish I could return! Tide….epic fail. I'm rushing back to my old brand. At least it smelled much better, even if it's costs a little more. Seriously, avoid!!!!

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reply from Tide

We&#39;re really sorry to hear you had this experience with our Tide PODS Laundry Detergent Pacs, Spring Meadow. It must upsetting that the scent caused such effect on your health.<br /><br />We understand scent is very subjective, and we appreciate your feedback on this, but this is definitely not the type of experience we want you to go through.<br /><br />For a safer Tide Liquid alternative, I would advise you to try our Tide Liquid Free &amp; Gentle which is formulated for people with sensitive skin, and it is also dye-free and scent-free.<br /><br />Please know, safety is our top priority, all our products are thoroughly evaluated to be safe when used as directed, so this isn’t what we would expect.<br /><br />Please feel free to contact us at (800) 879-8433 so we can learn more about this situation and take care of you. Your satisfaction is highly important for us at Tide. We want to keep you in our family.

Jan 24, 2026
Reviewer name: DIANE
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

Terrible fragrance

Worst fragrance ever. I have used Tide pods for years, and have never had an issue. But I gag going into the laundry room when the washer is going and can't have my sheets smell like this. My adult daughter and I fought over who got those the last one that was a different fragrance and who had to use this one.

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reply from Tide

Hello Dear Consumer. We hope you&#39;re doing great. We’re very sorry to hear you were unhappy with your purchase. While we completely understand that scent is very subjective, we’ll let our team know how you feel. It isn’t the experience we want you to have and we really want to learn more please give a call at (800) 879-8433 so we can properly assist you.

Jan 4, 2026
Reviewer name: Danny
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

Pods stuck together

In this container, I've never had this issue before, but there are multiple pods melted together, so where I would normally use one or two pods for a cycle. I'm having to use more multiple times. This is happening. They will not come apart. This is a waste of product. I tried to add a photo I received a UGC error

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reply from Tide

Hi Danny! I’m sorry to hear about your experience with the Tide PODS. It’s understandable to feel frustrated when the product doesn’t perform as expected, especially when you’ve had a positive experience in the past.<br /><br />The issue of PODS sticking together can occur if they are exposed to moisture at any point, which can cause them to melt or clump together. The design of the PODS is such that they are meant to dissolve upon contact with water, but if they come into contact with moisture before use, it can lead to the problems you’re experiencing.<br /><br />To help prevent this from happening in the future, we recommend the following:<br /><br />- Keep the package tightly closed between uses to avoid moisture exposure.<br />- Ensure your hands are dry when handling the PODS.<br />- Store the product in a dry area at room temperature with low humidity.<br /><br />If you find that the PODS are stuck together, we advise against pulling them apart, as this could cause them to tear or burst. <br /><br />We take product quality very seriously and would like to look into your experience further. Please feel free to contact us at (800) 879-8433, and our service team will be happy to assist you. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we appreciate your understanding.

Feb 22, 2026
Reviewer name: S A
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Good value fresh smell without skin irritation

Great detergent cleans excellent

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Apr 15, 2026
Reviewer name: Tom Mac
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

The removers

Gets dirt out and smells great.

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Jan 18, 2026
Reviewer name: LB
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Great product and convenient.

Tide is a great detergent and the pods are convenient and not messy.

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