We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and giving us the opportunity to help, Margaret! Tide products go through extensive testing to ensure they get your fabrics clean effectively, so please know that this isn&#39;t the experience we want or expect you to have. <br /><br />If the Tide PODS™ are leaving excess residue on your clothing or not dissolving correctly, this is typically due to incorrect dosing. For best results, be sure to always place the Pod in the back of the drum before the garments, and always follow the instructions listed on the container to make sure you&#39;re using the detergent as intended. <br /><br />Additionally, soaking the affected garments overnight in warm water, and then rewashing the next morning on the hottest temperature permitted by the items care label with no laundry detergent should remove any leftover residue from the PODS.<br /><br />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, so we can help!