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Tide PODS Free & Gentle Laundry Detergent Pacs, 152 ct.
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Feb 1, 2019
Reviewer name: Emnika
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Contains Benzisothiazolinone

I am not sure how this can be listed as hypoallergenic, when it contains benzizothiazolinone - a neurotoxin that is becoming so widespread of an allergen that it is included in the T.R.U.E test.

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Jan 12, 2019
Reviewer name: Grannysue
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Ruins clothing

Does not completely dissolve in water and leaves a sticky residue on fabric, almost like gum or glue but it's from the pods. Will not buy again! Ruins fabric.

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reply from The Tide Team

Because our PODS™ are water-soluble, we expect them to dissolve fully in each wash! For best results, be sure to add them to the drum of the machine before adding your laundry. To get rid of the residue you're seeing, we suggest soaking the affected fabrics overnight, then rewashing in the hottest water safe for the fabrics. We're determined to restore your confidence in us, so please call us at (800) 879-8433 when you can.

Dec 18, 2017
Reviewer name: Oregon2017
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

These pods are just not dissolving!

I have had to rewash every load after finding globs of the pod in my machine & on clothing. The last thing I tried was puncturing a pod and pouring the liquid into my dispenser. Same outcome.

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reply from Response From Tide

We’re sorry that was your experience, Oregon! Please know that our PODS™ are designed to be placed in the drum of the machine first before any of your clothes, and should not be placed into the dispenser. We always want them to be convenient and efficient. To remove any residue, soak in water overnight, and then rewash without detergent in the hottest water safe for the fabric. We want to help, please give us a call at (800) 879-8433.

May 6, 2021
Reviewer name: Litenbright
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Does the job

The Tide products family has never failed to meet or exceed my expectations. With younger children at home, they need the cleaning power of Tide. Jim L

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Jul 30, 2016
Reviewer name: ChanK
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

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I loved these at first, but we haven't made it through the container without them melting together in a big clump. I will have to move on to another productime at this point

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reply from Response From Tide

We're sorry you're having this experience with the PODS™. While this can happen if the product was exposed to moisture, we'd hope for them to reach you in the best condition. We'd like to learn more about this so when you have some free time, please call us at: 855-236-3353.

Feb 26, 2019
Reviewer name: Jaxs
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

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I tried it and I couldn't stand it. It might take the stain out but sure not the smell. I used it once and never again. There is an after small kind of like a sweat smell. Do no go.

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reply from The Tide Team

This definitely isn't the fresh experience we expect from our Free & Gentle PODS™! They have no added fragrance, and we can assure you that our detergents won't cause bad smells. If your freshly-washed laundry comes out smelling badly, it may be due to odor causing residues in your washing machine. To freshen up your machine, we suggest giving our Tide Washing Machine cleaner a try. We'd love for you to give us another chance with this tip in mind! We'd love to help you even further, just give us a call at (800) 879-8433 when you can.

Mar 15, 2021
Reviewer name: eightieslady
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

Leaves residue all over clothes!

I am very disappointed with Tide Free and Gentle Pods! They continually leave a white residue all over my clothes which requires me to re-rinse them in warm water to get the marks out!! I will not buy these again!

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reply from The Tide Team

This certainly isn't the experience we want for you, so we're disappointed to hear this! Quality is super important to us, and our team has done lots of testing to make sure the PODS™ are easy to use, so this certainly isn't what we expect. We'd like to learn more about this to see how we can help, if you'll give us a call at: (800) 879-8433 when you get a chance! - The Tide Team

Jan 19, 2021
Reviewer name: mglaurenti
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

I love the ease of these tide pods! I use the free and gentle often because I have sensitive skin. It does a good job cleaning my clothes and doesn't leave an overpowering scent that would irritate my skin.

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Jan 21, 2021
Reviewer name: behappyhealthyyou
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

The only detergent I used when I was in college. I don't use pods anymore, but I use the free and gentle liquid detergent at home. I have super sensitive skin so this works tremendously with washing my clothes and keeping my skin happy.

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Nov 26, 2020
Reviewer name: chelseas147
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

The only detergent I have used for the last five years. I am allergic to many other ones. I miss the nice scent, however this doesn't irritate my skin whatsoever. 

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