At one time in history, the best laundry detergent was a block of lye-filled soap and a metal file. Laundry powders improved the process, then concentrated liquid formulas became the rage. Today, ...

Listen up if you’re dealing with an oil-based stain. Here's what you need to know about liquid and powder laundry detergents.

Some of the first mass-produced laundry detergents were bars of soap that were used with a washboard and washtub. Powders and liquids became the detergents of choice for modern washing machines, which ...

Our breakdown of the best laundry detergents saves you the guesswork and helps you avoid the worst performers from Consumer Reports' tests.

Thanks to the growing popularity of natural, eco-friendly products, I had dozens of non-toxic laundry detergents to choose from. Although I’ve come across some that don’t meet my criteria for a truly ...