Which Laundry Detergent Works Best? | Talking Point | Full Episode

[@A15689]

Half the globe away but amazed at this helpful investigative journalism.

[@Soshiaircon91]

Kudos to CNA to actually investigate stuff that normal everyday people actually care.

[@1k1ngst0n]

100

[@mz2433]

Instead of discussing which one is effective, I really hope to see more discussion on which is more environmentally friendly

[@1965Singaporean]

@@mz2433don’t be so woke lah! World war start first before weather crisis hit😂

[@bing-chilling1713]

​@@mz2433content wise none of them, cuz detergent made from petroleum unlike bar soap from fats. If want green then powder cuz less carbon footprint during transport.

[@Warp2090]

@@mz2433 Powder.

[@videowatcher6246]

Nice piece. It's confirmed my opinion that antibacterial laundry detergent is just a gimmick. However, there are other factors people look for in clean laundry other than germs, and that's grease and stain removal. My liquid detergent is great on its own, but when there are heavy stains like tomato, coffee and kunyit, a half scoop of vanish (or any other hydrogen-based cleaner) helps so much to lift stains. Also, softener and optical brighteners are unnecessary and damage clothes in the long run, especially synthetic fibers like sportswear.

[@nadnada5436]

Nice. But my clothes smell nicer with softener..

[@sleepyearth]

@@nadnada5436 softener often leave a layer of something film on clothing. It will also damage your washing machine in the long run.

[@johndoe-vc1we]

​@@nadnada5436why do you need that. Clean clothes should smell of nothing. I find with low temperature washes that clothes don't get clean and you then need to mask it with perfume.

[@kawaiidere1023]

I agree. A stain reducer is great for stains, but almost any detergent works otherwise. Bacteria can be reduced by drying laundry on a clothesline (or other air drying)

[@elaineharley5501]

​@sleepyearth It's common to use too much liquid fabric softener ... especially if a front loader washer is used because they employ less water than a traditional top loading machine. Plus people tend to use the same amount of softener regardless of what's being washed; e.g. an average load with t-shirts, socks, underwear, vs a load of linens, particularly towels.

[@mamajune3864]

Powders, liquids and capsules? I'm a dermatologist in San Francisco and I regularly see patients with severe skin irritation, especially around their neck, caused by laundry detergents, especially powder and capsule which are not entirely dissolved in the washing cycle and remain on clothes. If you use powder and capsule, it's best to thoroughly dissolve in water first before pouring in the washing machine.

[@ladyluck5400]

Thank you doctor.

[@soonsuicidal]

If thats the case then just set it another spin (rinse + dry) to ensure that your clothes are rinsed well from soap

[@youdonegoofed]

Or just use less detergent. Wild idea, I know.

[@Boodieman72]

If the powder doesn't all dissolve in the water then it's not being used correctly.

[@elaineharley5501]

​@@Boodieman72That's because some people aren't dissolving the powder *before* the garments etc. are added. And that's compounded by cold water washes.

[@silverchairsg]

Powder + Cheap - Leaves behind residue - Need to store in dry environment Liquid + Dissolves completely Capsules + Easy to use - Predetermined dosage - cannot scale up or down according to load Sheet + Easy to use

[@MMMmyshawarma]

You rock!

[@silverchairsg]

@@MMMmyshawarma Thanks!

[@lucretius8050]

Capsules also contain softeners as a package which you don't want on your towels as it affects absorbency.

[@MMMmyshawarma]

@@lucretius8050 I figure the easiest solution is buy powder, measure and put powder into a cup, fill cup with water and stir it and pour it in while the washer is filling up with water. (this is with older style top loaders).

[@Ragloves]

​@@lucretius8050oooo that's a good reminder. I need to still get normal liquid detergent then. Anyone have any idea for tencel bedsheets? Cause I remember reading somewhere they say don't use enzyme detergents as it may destroy the fabric?

[@harukrentz435]

Liquid is enough if your dealing with sweaty, smelly clothes BUT if you have children or family working at the field you know exactly how dirty their clothes can get, you need heavy hitter that is powder detergent and good ol' brush.

[@TheEdsassin]

I used liquid detergent before but after I graduated, i worked on site (outdoor). The liquid detergent cannot get rid of my body odour on my shirt especially the under arms area. So I switched to TOP powder detergent and it works wonders 👍🏻 I also skip softener because I kinda allergic to it.

[@se7enzee444]

If you want to remove stains from your shirts, you have to prewash them. Soak in cold water and some vinegar overnight before putting them in the washing machine. Wash everything in warm water. No need to wash in hot water.

[@harukrentz435]

Yup powder detergent is better for heavy duty.

[@htopherollem649]

if you add rubbing alcohol to your laundry wash it will remove body odors. it also works to pull out the smell of cat urine

[@SGAndyAng]

It really depends on the brand. There are also very good liquid detergents like Nanox.

[@jasonreviews]

asians don't smell.

[@fyeelessarndra3392]

For me, it depends on how and when you want to wash your laundry. For example, if I need to soak my laundry/linen overnight, I'd use powder. If I want to wash my laundry immediately, I'd use liquid. I'm from a rural area in Malaysia, so sheet detergent and laundry pods aren't readily available. Also depends on the type of washing machine you're using I guess. Mine's semi-automatic so I can control how much water I want for my load of washing, therefore I might need to reduce or add more detergent. So far I mainly use powder because it's more economical, and I'd fill up up my washing machine with water first and add powder and let it dissolve by letting the machine do one minute cycle on low/gentle. From my experience with automatic machines, you can't really do that because the machine will only do a cycle if there's actual laundry inside. All in all I think all types of detergents has its own pros and cons. I buy my detergents in medium sized packs so I can have the variety and choose to use what I need at my leisure without straining my wallet. But I guess that works for me because I live with my mom and we're a small household so this works for us, but it might not be suitable for a big household that has a ton of washing to do daily.

[@rio8529]

Laundry pods are also not good for the environment. I read Jumbo sizes require to use more of it so not really a saving.

[@elaineharley5501]

If you add detergent *before* adding clothes, etc., it'll dissolve as the tub fills. (Just check if you're using cold water.) With automatic machines you can also add the detergent first to the drum (dissolve it if necessary) if you're not using the pre-treat/pre-wash cycle. But even then you can add dissolved detergent via the dispenser (at the right time of course). I do that because I titrate the detergent to the size of the load and to what's being washed. (Better to start with the least amount of detergent and increase as needed.)

[@norahadam418]

We put the same amount of dirt, lipstick, curry, ink n wine for each t-shirt But for this experiment, they didn’t put the same amount of the washing product 1 small spoon of powder n liquid is like 1/4 of the washing products 1 capsules is also like 1/4 of washing products But for the sheet, they put full amount of the washing product And for the result OF COURSE the sheet washing product will be much more clean compared with powder, liquid n capsule washing products

[@tarkgunindi6967]

ÇOK ZEKİCE

[@GauravYadav-9166]

True

[@gamingwithxan1430]

So, powder is winner

[@user-wisely707]

I have tried these 3 versions. But never use the thin paper form before. I prefer the liquid form. I dislike using Power form as it sometimes dont dissolve evenly and I notice white spot on my clothings after washing despite how good the quality is. Liquid form works best for me , it washes my clothings well, clean with no stains / dirts left behind and 100% with a pleasant sense after washing. Capsule form is overrated and is more expensive which I do not think its neccesary if liquid works very well for me.

[@cigaghad7342]

5:30 Actually in the Philippines it is now required to show the complete list of ingredients in all household products, including laundry detergents.

[@1whitecottagelife770]

I use liquid Tide and vinegar instead of fabric softener. I also use an extra rinse.

[@gamingwithxan1430]

Just use better brand from the same company or any other, you'll not need any extra items. But, use lesser quantity(even lesser than what's written on pack) of detergent while going better quality. Edit- let me know if you try that.

[@pettypoh]

I have always been curious - why companies can market their product to be able to deliver a certain result but yet doesn't work that way. I look at my clothes - never came out as clean or white as the commercials. Same goes for all the special add-on toothpaste, household cleaning solutions, etc

[@MuhammadArestullah]

It's a simple theme but actually very useful. From this video we knew that whatever the detergent's brand say in their packaging to elevate their pricetag in supermarket, it actually just the same with the other detergents. And to know that laundry balls are actually good enough to clean our clothes and has the same amount of quality than the conventional detergent. Good job...

[@heroheng3840]

So simply put, Make sure you clean your washing machine regularly and it all good. Some high tech machines has self cleaning functions so i guess people should invest on that.

[@sktoh4469]

Get a washing machine that has a "Clean washer" reminder every 30 washes. A half cup of bleach in the washer during the clean washer cycle (no clothes in the washer) will maintain the required cleanliness.

[@elaineharley5501]

If that's a concern all you have to do is run a wash cycle on the hottest water available. Bleach won't necessarily help and, depending on what you mean by "clean," the issue is with the water that's always left in the machine (not in the tub) after each load. That water gets added to the next load¹ and means you may have to clean the machine *before* you've done 30 loads. ¹One reason I hate laundrettes!

[@mel816]

@@elaineharley5501 Most washers in Asia are cold water only (unless it's one of those more expensive front load machines with a built-in heater) so a disinfectant like bleach would still be needed.

[@nabilalaelyani9311]

In my 20 years of washing my clothes periods and live i. >90% humidity country. I just store my powder detergent In a regular close lid container. And it never gone bad, unless you really dropping water inside. That exageratting

[@nicolenuraishah4347]

It’s how you wash at the end of the day regardless of the brand of your detergent! Do not use the same old clothes again and again! Rinse/ soak all dirty clothes first before thoroughly washing it in the machine. Do not overload your machine. Put an ample space when hanging your wet clothes. If possible, your drying area should be well ventilated!

[@erictayet]

I think the scope of this video should be expanded. There are a lot of great information but is not a complete picture. Regarding germ cross-contamination, it depends on how full your load is and whether you washed at a higher temperature. If your drum is fully loaded, both top & front load washers will struggle to remove the bacteria and mold fully. I suppose top-load will have worse performance due to gravity squashing the clothes to the bottom and less turbulent water in the center of the drum. In this case, a pre-wash cycle is probably needed so you don't recirculate all the dirty water during the main wash. My issue with this video is the test methodology. When you have a small sample, most detergent will performance adequately. However, when a 6kg washer is fully loaded at 6kg, the detergent and water temperature will start to matter more since the detergent will have to work much harder to extract the dirt/bacteria/mold from the clothes in a squashed environment. At some point, you'd run out of active ingredients to extract the dirt, or space for the water/surfactant to penetrate the clothes. This is where adjusting the pH and temp of the water will help kill the bacteria that can't be remove from the clothes, so even if it's not fully clean, the clothes don't stink. It's true that front-loaders tend to use powder due to low sud requirements but many liquid and capsule are low sud too. I suppose most people use liquid because top-loading washers tend to be cheaper. To save water, I always buy front-loaders and use the best affordable powder detergent. My washer has a weighing function that will recommend the amount of powder needed. Some brands even have auto-dosing. I also run an extra rinse cycle to remove residue, fragrance and leftover surfactant. If I'm washing towels, I tend to use more powder and set at 60C. I also sort my laundry based on temperature. My washer also has a pre-mix chamber for the powder so I don't have any issue with leftover powder. If you think this runs up a lot of water, my water usage for a family of 4 is the lowest in my estate, based on SP services data. I run the washer 75% loaded (8kg) 4 times a week. But I digress, this video is about detergent only and I suspect when you run a full load, those 0.000005% will have a measurable difference in bacteria/mold count. My problem with liquid detergent in the past was high sud, no enzyme & bleach mix and higher cost. However, recent liquid detergents has new formulation that is low sud, has enzyme AND bleach but is still more expensive. I recently tried capsules but found that for a load of 8-10kg in my washer, I need to use 3, which becomes very expensive! As mentioned by experts in the video, different chemicals are needed for different stains. The more types of chemicals cramped into the detergent, the cleaner your clothes will be. A single detergent liquid like those bio-enzyme detergent will be very bad at removing stain and I will never use those non-detergent type. Note that professional washers don't use the same types of detergents for household. Those are much stronger/concentrated and can wash your clothes clean at a fraction of the time needed with household equipment and they can do it with cold water! Another advantage is industry washers have much bigger drums and volume for water/detergent to work their magic. Lastly, regarding drum washing, ALWAYS follow the machine's manuals! Different machines use different pumps, sealants, gaskets, etc. and those are sensitive to certain chemicals. Only use the cleaner recommended by your washer's manufacturer! Unfortunately, most makers don't publish what they put in those cleaners so it may be hard to source for cheaper alternates. And yes, in tropical climate, the drum don't completely dry and mold will tend to form after months of usage. Cleaning the drum monthly may be overkill if you often run hot cycles, like 90C for white towels or use the washer 4 times a week but do it at least once every quarter.

[@malinisdhaba101]

Why do you say bio enzymes will not work well, the other synthetic chemicals in detergent are harmful for the environment and that’s why brands are switching to bio enzymes

[@Sacto1654]

The issue of which type of laundry detergent is best really depends on the type of washing machine you're using. I myself use liquid detergent because it dissolves the fastest in my HE-standard top-loading washer.

[@MoonPrincesses]

Other than cleaning the washing machine using the washing machine cleaner, I think many people might not know that you have to remove the filter inside the tub and clean it. You will see a lot of dirt stuck in there. I'm not sure if this is worth for the content, can CNA also cover about the fabric softener? My MIL likes to use it because my husband's family likes the smell but I do not like it because it actually smells bad after few washes. In the end, I wash my own clothes with detergent only. I also done my own research that fabric softener is not necessary at all and is a waste of money. Not all fabrics are suitable to use softener.

[@Treelia]

To add, there are articles which say that fabric softeners, as they contain silicon, shortens the lifespan of a washing machine. So I don’t use them.

[@benozw12]

Yes, there's many advice on not to use fabric softeners which will accumulate gunk in the drum. Fabric hardens because of excessive amt of detergent. Many on youtube have also adviced to significantly reduce amt of detergent used, instead of following the instruction label.

[@jamie68560]

He tested the shirts and wrote the labels with a pen, but also soiled the shirts with pen ink markings as well .... That's how you know none of these detergents takes ink off 🤣🤣

[@hawaziah]

It depends. I use pods bcoz it is cost effective about 70cent to RM1 per pod for all 3 - soap, softener and perfume. If small load I use one pod and for bigger load I use 2. Also my kids have skin dryness and easily irritate. Pods help me from over use or over pour detergent. If the cloths is overly soiled I have to manually wash it with powder detergent. Overly soiled cloths need extra treatment depends on the outcome we looking for. Bleach or dettol for the brightness and antibac purposes. 'Nila' is also used to for the brightening and new effect. So it depends on what we are looking for in each clean.

[@arttheseven5526]

Maybe you should have tried some unconventional laundry "hacks" like adding vinegar etc. Also what sun, spin and heat drying does to the bacteria as well.

[@charleschoo9398]

My techinian told me for not using fabric softener as well. Since It's bad for health, Washing machine,and clothes.

[@Boodieman72]

You can use vinegar as a fabric softener.

[@elaineharley5501]

​@@Boodieman72And that can void the warranty so check first. (Vinegar can affect the rubber gaskets.)

[@elaineharley5501]

Told you what? (Your first sentence isn't clear.) Often the problem is people using too much fabric softener ... especially in front loaders that use less water vs. top loaders. But no, used correctly it's fine for most people. And the machine. And clothes. P.S. Cleaning the machine occasionally, depending on frequency of use, helps immensely.

[@Pbdave1092]

I got the right hypothesis that ALL detergents are anti bacterial in nature. All of them has surfactants and those things break down bacteria pretty well.

[@jessicalang7320]

The Director of Sustainability,Zhang Ting Ting, said “the bacteria from one dirty fabric could be ‘transferred’ to another fabric during the wash” and it’s not advisable dirty fabrics with l supposed less dirty fabrics (?). It doesn’t sound logical to me. If all detergent can remove bacteria from clothes during the wash, the bacteria transferred to the less dirty fabric will be removed as well during the wash. So what’s with not washing all the clothes together in the washing machine simply because one fabric could have more bacteria than other?!

[@anna_wong]

Moral of the story, just use the cheapest detergent, cause it doesn't matter anyway.

[@thevjamit]

It does matter

[@harukrentz435]

​@Unique8802its the way you wash them.

[@kelvin54100]

@Unique8802 maybe u just use too much…normally only need a little not even a cup to wash clothes….

[@EchaKiut]

@@harukrentz435if you have sensitive skin like me you will never comment like this. It does matter, if you use washing machine liquid detergent all the way, you only need tiny thats it. maybe vinegar in the last rinse once in awhile

[@harukrentz435]

​@@EchaKiutheres how to wash clothes using powdered detergent: Soak your clothes in water for 30 min first, then soak them in soapy water for 2-3 hrs then you wash them down with clean water inside your washing machine for 40-60 mins. There you have clean clothes. Im still using powdered detergent because they are good for heavy duty.

[@jonkhor150]

would be great to have a control group where towel that is not washed is tested, or towel wash in machine, just with tap water.

[@Eric-zo8wo]

1:12: 🧺 This video explores the effectiveness of different types of laundry detergents - powder, liquid, capsule, and sheet. 4:28: 🧪 The effectiveness of a detergent in removing stains is determined by its active ingredients, not its form factor. 9:23: 🧪 The video discusses a test conducted to determine the effectiveness of antibacterial detergents in indoor drying and color brightness. 14:48: 🧼 Antibacterial washers show insignificant differences in effectiveness between liquid and powder forms, and regular detergents also contain antibacterial qualities. 18:47: 🧼 Cross-contamination of bacteria and germs can occur during laundry if different types of fabrics are washed together. Recapped using Tammy AI

[@charlibravo371]

Thanks

[@mindful47]

Why didnt test out grease ? We sweat a lot in Singapore....

[@YasuTaniina]

Growing up and well into college I used powder. At a couple points i price compared and found the liquid was cheaper, so I stuck with that for a while. About 6 years ago I started hearing about sheets and would have tried it if it weren't so dang expensive, but last summer I found a sale and got a bunch. Best decision ever. I love the clean people sheets, and i never want to go back to liquids or powders

[@9231tomi]

Informative but missing a few elements, like was it cold wash, what was the temperature if using hot water, how long was the cycle, was the amount of detergent used correctly?

[@en_x]

I live literally on the sea side, I have like 20kg of powder detergent for a year now, never found it clumpy or absorbing water from air. stored basically outside in a cartoon box, if the box is dry, the soap is dry.

[@charlenetoh6371]

You may provide the best choice of detergent and washing machine however at the end of the day it’s still user issue on how they use the washing machine, how much detergent and water volume they use for each load, how dirty their clothes is, how they take care of the machine. Too many factors that was missed out. Could have summaries: -any detergent based on your choice and budget. -avoid overloading of washing machine . - avoid adding additional clothes into machine once it starts washing unless ur machine has a program to add on plus adding of additional detergent. - make sure to air dry your drum after each wash.a lot of people might just close it and all the mildew plus bacteria starts to hide inside. - give drum a biweekly rinse with specialised drum washing detergent. Check your model if allows. Usually most of it does.. -avoid using softener, a dash of white artificial vinegar does the trick to soften your laundry without residue build up

[@estherthian5724]

Even if we mix linens, won't the (correct amount of) detergent remove almost all the bacteria, as seen in the lab results in an earlier section?

[@lamjay5189]

Thank you Diana n team for such good videos ❤❤❤

[@BrianArthur00]

Kudos to CNA for this bold show! Started watching the reusing of oil episode, and this is another bombshell in the detergent industry. @16:05 Just some editing concerns. @19:20 transfer of bacteria. But you washed all garments, and studies show that washing can kill 99.99% of bacteria? I’d separate because of a possible transfer of visible dirt (sauce, oil) to my clothes as washing machines cannot actually clean very well.

[@xyl1424]

What about the environmental claims or impact of each type of detergent?

[@bradfordjhart]

liquid mixes with the water faster, and many HE machines spray the laundry in the first few seconds of operation with the liquid soap water mix. The sheet, pod, and powder all need time to dissolve in the water, that is time where the liquid detergent is already working.

[@josephgrasso6444]

Friction is also needed to get stains out… 5:00

[@McToasted]

The way the bacterial count was interpreted was not correct. 99.9 and 99.99 has a big difference. That is in fact a 10 times removal efficacy. @14:23 liquid detergent has 5 9s while powder detergent has 8 9s. This means that powder is 1000X more effective at removing bacteria.

[@stephaniejones7416]

Did I miss the results from the Magnesium balls? She used them in the detergent alternative testing but the results were absent from the charts.

[@Boodieman72]

Powdered is better as some chemicals can't mix together and powder is the only one that can keep them separate. Why would you pay for water in liquid detergent when you can use a powder and add your own water.

[@mels8966]

Indeed, as an example, amongst their other ingredients, the best powders contain enzymes plus make peracetic acid when dissolved in water through a spot of clever chemistry. Peracetic acid is a powerful low temperature oxygen bleach, a stain remover that also kills bacteria, mould and viruses in the clothing and also in the machine. You can't mix those in a bottled liquid, because they'd interact.

[@michaelyun2407]

Live in canada and i use nelies pwoder cheap and very clean.

[@StMarc-ow4wz]

Can CNA do an episode on CPF especially on how interest is calculated and credited?

[@anasqai]

If just a normal soap bar to make dust how to do it just blend? Then mix baking soda should be done, I believe like that. It becomes cheaper or expensive?

[@RohitRaj-on6hl]

In India we mostly use detergent powder and store in tight container...

[@esmeraldapooner751]

They didn't mention soap nuts and plant/leaf from the ivory tree leaves l made my own laundry detergent with ivory leaves and tea leaves for sent.

[@VEVOJavier]

The recommended dosage on the packaging is often too much! Two tablespoons is enough for a full load if you have a modern front loader. Give it a try yourself!

[@ranjanbiswas3233]

One of the very few international News agency which cares about the integrity of their news dedicating about things people actually care about. While other news agencies push negativity and unnecessary bait about things majority didn't ask for, which is quite harmful for mental health and soul. This team got to win Pulitzer price.

[@GeraldineKoh]

Every type of soap is antibacterial, be it detergent or hand soaps or dish soaps. Would've been interesting to see how many chemicals are in the different types of detergents. Pod detergent is made of plastic casing

[@noobiee12]

Her portable washing machines has UV light (the blue light), which is supposed to kill germs and bacteria. Not sure if that affects the accuracy of the results.

[@juztnlast953]

If you have a preferred brand, look for it in powder. Saves money.

[@churblefurbles]

Eco washers also use too little water, always set to deep water to actually get anything clean. Also the last cleaning cycle really is the dryer, heat and any degreased debris are thrown off to be actually clean.

[@sleepy_dobe]

But then the germs are also washed away, no? So, technically speaking, there would be minimal cross-contamination even if you mix your laundry during washing. On another note, one area you could have modified to show more precise information is during the survey of detergent popularity. You could have asked your respondents whether they used a front-load or top-load washing machine, because I think most front-load machine users would tend to use powdered detergent instead of liquid detergent. That might skew the results of your survey. Also, there may be machine manufacturers that do not recommend the use of machine cleaners when running their pre-programmed machine or drum cleaner cycle. Do their pre-programmed cleaning cycles effectively clean the washing machine without the use of commercial machine cleaners like the one you used at the end of the video?

[@lucretius8050]

Towels do to trap more lint due to the texture, it is probably still better to separate them.

[@exoticredtadpole2713]

@@lucretius8050That’s honestly a good point. The more “rough” the material is the more likely the bacteria can be trapped inside the more deeper or interior parts. However, I still feel like just based on the information in the video and the non-purple thin towel which they used did not show enough evidence for what the lady said.

[@johndoe-vc1we]

Yes, Samsung does not want you to use cleaners in their drum cleaning program and enforces it by draining the machine five minutes after the drum clean cycle begins 🙄 And no I don't think agitating water alone can remove limescale or liquid detergent and softener residue which is food for mould. Use the regular cotton 65 cycle and add the required cleaner to throughly clean the machine.

[@nipulu77]

Anyone same me, more interested in that portable washing machine, and whether it can really spin dry

[@olgabukaa8530]

no it can't 😆 I was considering getting one and watched a few reviews. It's good for washing a few items but terrible at spinning. It starts to violently shake itself to the point it starts to move on the surface it's on.

[@_LYH_]

I think the efficacy of the detergent products can be better if DS isn’t using those cheap collapsible washer sold by Taobao as baseline

[@jdshl8423]

Liquid. But buy good powder detergent (cheaper, lighter, less packaging and better mileage overall) and spend some time to dissolve it properly before pouring it into the wash to avoid clumping.

[@civilpse5458]

Best is age old hand washing is my conclusion,if you have the time and you are in tropics.

[@ninjaturtle6106]

Nothing beats handwashing...no matter what brand of detergent.

[@anashiedler6926]

From the chemical standpoint powder is the best, because some of the cleaning agents only work in powder form like most whitening agents. But in the end it always depends on the actual ingredients and therefore the brand. (And if you are not using softeners also the smell after washing can be of great importance)

[@gamingtonight1526]

I went from liquid to sheets, seem to clean a lot better - and they're cheaper!

[@lasongablackwell6535]

If you use a laundry Detergent with oxi clean that will slove the problem with stains etc

[@theboredprogrammer1114]

I'm from the Philippines and I usually use liquid detergent. I used to use either Ariel or Tide liquid detergent but thanks to inflation I use a local brand. I use detergent powder + bath soap combo when I wash my bloodstains when my pad/tampon leaks during my period.

[@pangdaniel6943]

Got a mini washer for washing kitchen towels only, main washer for clothes, bedsheets & occasionally curtains in separate loads. Strictly no softerner as it can build up dirts internally. However, i installed a water revitalizer in the pipeline to make tap water softer so that washing is easier with lesser detergents. No maintenance needed for this device.

[@johndoe-vc1we]

Can you give more details about this water revitaliser you installed? Did you test specifically whether it softened water or not.

[@ainorey882]

I was surprised to hear that no matter what type of detergent you use, washing will remove about 99% of the bacteria. There is so much discussion about washing laundry with hot water, when just using these modern detergents is enough to kill bacteria. I will still use hot water for bedsheets and towels just to be sure, but I won't be neurotic when it comes to washing clothes...

[@gan247]

Front load machine and hot water (40C) helps in removing tough stains like sweat on the collar and armpit areas. Old sweat stains might need a few washes to be totally removed. Vanish also works better with warm water.

[@johndoe-vc1we]

​@gan247 40C is warm water. 60C is hot water. My LG does not get hotter than 35C on 40 and no more than 52C on 60. I've started using 60 more often now as my clothes are all cotton.

[@thatkoalabear]

Extremely useful and informative video ❤ love it!

[@allakazoo]

@Diana, even the worst detergent, according to your test, has an efficacy of at least 99.99%. Which means if you mix wash cloth with tee shirts, it is disgusting only in our minds? What do you think?

[@haveaseatplease]

Personally I think HSBC is quite a high performance laundry system.

[@PassionPno]

😂😂😂

[@Ben-kh2rh]

yes good for money laundering

[@Vincent_de_Paul]

☠️☠️☠️

[@silverchairsg]

Savage and unexpected, love it.

[@danwalker8012]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@allythearts5439]

I'll try them all Why be picky when it comes to detergent

[@melissa9632]

Thank you. Where can I get the pink portable washing machine?

[@SandeepSingh-or7jr]

Soak cloth in warm water with detergent powder or liquid for 30 min-1 hour... than rinse & wash by hand or in washing machine ..

[@bakkwa8705]

Some washing machines have a pre-soaking function

[@richardho8283]

The responsibility of impact presentation to consumers has to be acknowledged. It is a reflection of the education level on society and mostly gullible proportion will entertain such information.

[@JohannMarshall-pu2dw]

That girl at 19:24 clearly don't know what she's saying. That spreading of bacteria only works if you DON'T WASH your clothes at all. Makes me question her logic and credibility. As you can see from that guy's explanation at 14:29. It shows 99.999% of bacteria was removed after washing regardless of which detergent used. Clearly DEBUNKING what that girl said.

[@Hannie_meena]

such an interesting topic actually

[@WouldntULikeToKnow.]

Technology Connections youtube channel already did a wonderful job covering this.

[@Boodieman72]

I think that was dishwasher detergent he compared. I am sure the same applies to laundry detergent though.

[@a.c.i.s.s.e.j3486]

Like your programes. Always Interesting and informative 👍

[@jamesstpatrick8493]

powder is effective enough

[@vhalia]

Whilst the test covers how well clothes gets cleaned, but more importantly is to check which laundry detergent damages or create more build up of gung in the machine. Some of these detergent to clean the machines are not so effective.

[@gan247]

From my observation of my former flatmate, every time after she did her laundry the top load machine trapped a lot of lint in the mesh filter. She liked to do big loads and used a lot more powder detergent than necessary. My washes are ‘regular’ loads with liquid detergent and hardly ever have lint in the mesh filter. Now I’ve moved to another place, using front load machine with appropriate amount of powder detergent according to the load. No lint issues. Top load machines use a lot more water hence more detergent is needed compared to front load machines. Fabric softener will definitely leave residue in the machine. If you’re using a front load machine, just look at the fabric softener compartment of the detergent loading drawer. The machine fills water into that compartment in the final rinse. The water that goes in is a few times the volume of the compartment yet there is still residual fabric softener in it. I’ve stopped using fabric softener.

[@civilpse5458]

Wow. A very good one. How does asprin tabs help in laundry.

[@AnthonyYung_]

Discussing which type of detergent approach is better at cleansing is basically pointless. (At least in uncontrolled settings). Every company manufactures their detergent differently, the amount of surfactant, the type of surfactant, and remember dose is the poison. But it’s good to provide information of the characteristics of each detergent approach I guess.. could have done this video within 1 minute 😂

[@carlasimoes9736]

I have stopped using liquid detergent. Over time it builds inside the washing machine and flakes off onto the clothes. And this is despite doing these washing machine clean-ups as suggested. Since switching to powder never had this problem again. Always use slightly less than recommended dose @30C. Never had any problems with undissolved product or skin allergies etc… and btw, don’t use fabric softener at all. And silly to suggest to separate kitchen linen from clothes because of contamination when it’s supposed to kill 99.99% bacteria 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@ShuZhenSuzanne]

Please do one on oxi wash remover vs bleach.

[@Bash70]

0:12 Colonoscopy was my first thought

[@MayMay-wr6pn]

There are tiny capsules now for lesser amount of clothes.

[@jordanas3750]

You missed one the important ones...soap. Laundry soap is the best for the environment and a washing machine. That came directly from a manufacturer of washing machines as well as cnc broadcasting in canada. The liquids and the pouches pouches contain materials that are harsh for the environment And you're clothes. The wear and tear on clothing is extreme when it comes to detergent. That is why soap is used for garments that need care/ protection like children's garments, Baby's garments and medical garments. Studies done in the 70s and 80s and 90s and 2000s have concluded. That soap is most gentle on fabric and the environment, but not for the pocket book Of manufacturers. We are now paying twice the price for detergent compared to soap. Where as soap Is now cheaper to make than detergents because of the chemicals and the need to be kept in plastic. Soap doesn't react to humidity. It doesn't get damaged by the presence of water. Water can evaporate and the product still is a hundred percent capable of cleaning clothing. I've seen four studies. And i've seen a detergent manufacturer cause environmental damage to everyone living within three miles of it because of the chemicals constantly emitted into the air, especially when they have spills.

[@immim9645]

by laundry soap, what kinda brand of how should it looked like? i'm from a non english speaking country so the shops won't have a similarly titled product, so knowing how it looks like/brand would help. thanks!

[@ThorNado24]

OK I'll continue to use sheet. It's the most convenient.

[@ryanyoutube7315]

Some items you wash should not be washed by softener as it will affect the absorption of cloth. softeners coat the fabric with some form of wax. therefore i don't use capsules.

[@alank1996]

I thought the Blue Light in the Mini Washing Machine is the UV Sterilization function? This would kill most bacteria.

[@loucb8354]

who says wet powder loses its efficacy? where was the expert saying this? CNA?

[@moisesmariscal5978]

Surfactant alone is already anti bacterial because it scraps a later where bacteria resides.

[@SGAndyAng]

Emm, don't anyhow leh. For LG washers, the tub cleaning cycle is to put the cleaning powder in the detergent bay, not right into the drum.

[@nicolehirano]

the laundry ball looks like something I use on my neck lol

[@Sanchej0000]

What ever is on Sale, powder detergent dilute it first b4 adding to clothes

[@alvin1378]

I wonder how many percent of bacteria removed by water alone, would that hit 99% as well ? shouldn't that set to a sample benchmark to be compared?

[@joongugel9288]

The key is use it in a sufficient amount (not too much/less), soak it a while and rinse thoroughly.

[@gan247]

I personally find that soaking is unnecessary when washed at 40C with an appropriate amount of detergent. The 0.0001% leftover bacteria will die when you dry the laundry under the sun or in the dryer. Then you touched the laundry and contaminate them with your hands. 😅

[@joongugel9288]

For me, soaking helps to reduce the stains etc. plus u dont have to add any detergents during washing, therefore its easier to be rinsed thoroughly. Germs are everywhere, the purpose of washing is to make it clean and comfort to wear, not to free from germs

[@BESTOFTHEBEST123]

Very interesting I'm watching from Bangladesh 🇧🇩👍

[@k.ennethlim]

Looking to buy some new capsules, any recommendations with no fabric softener?

[@deniselee1900]

99.99999 versus 99.9999 is an order of magnitude difference, it would have been clear to use part per million (PPM)! even then bacteria grow at exponential rates! very goondu leh...