I don't use them myself but sort of get why people use dishwasher tablets, but laundry pods/tabs make zero sense to me. Not all loads are the same size.

[–] TheOakTree@lemm.ee 1 points 11 months ago

I've been using detergent "sheets" which are easy to cut up and portion depending on load size. No plastics either!

[–] Patches@sh.itjust.works 1 points 11 months ago

For Dishwasher Tablets. This goes into way more depth than ya need but they skip a whole ass wash cycle - which is why there are 2 places for your soap in your dishwasher.

https://youtu.be/_rBO8neWw04?si=SMT9fGeIEHBCVwlr

https://youtu.be/Ll6-eGDpimU?si=O7dEHbocXoqqZbW-

[–] flamehenry@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

How so? I guess they are more expensive but I can afford like $2 per pack for the convenience of just throwing them in. Am I doing it wrong? Serious question

[–] Patches@sh.itjust.works 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Tide Pods use what is known as PVA plastic as the 'dissolvable plastic'. PVA exactly what they mean by microplastics and forever chemicals.

https://youtu.be/Ll6-eGDpimU?si=O7dEHbocXoqqZbW-

[–] flamehenry@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago

Thanks. The brand I use is an eco one that does not use any plastic packaging at all, only cardboard. The pod film is bio-degradable too

[–] vivadanang@lemm.ee 1 points 11 months ago

washing anything that got moldy (like cloth napkins from the kitchen that sat in the hamper) / funky - I use a solid tablet detergent (blue land plastic free) and a baking soda / vinegar. works great.