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Liquids All-purpose laundry detergents that are especially effective on food, greasy and oily soils. Since they are liquids, they are good for pretreating spots and stains. Powders All-purpose laundry detergents which are ideal for general washday loads. Especially effective on lifting out clay and ground-in dirt, thus ideal for children's play clothes. Ultra Detergents Most liquid and powder detergents are now concentrated. They come in much smaller packages _ yet offer the same amount of cleaning power as the familiar products in larger packages. You need less ultra detergent than with an unconcentrated product, so follow the label instructions and use the measuring cap or scoop that comes with the product. Combination Detergents One detergent that does two jobs. Look for:
Fragrance or Dye-Free Detergents Many laundry products are now fragrance-free and/or dye-free. Read product labels for specific details. 
Laundry Liquids and Powders Designed for hand or machine washing those lightly soiled items and delicate fabrics. Ideal for baby clothes. Dishwashing Liquids Designed for washing dishes, but some can be used for handwashing delicate fabrics. Do not use in automatic washers! |