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Product Detail

  • Hypoallergenic. Dermatologist Recommended. Free of dyes and perfumes.
  • Tide PODS® Free & Gentle is specially formulated with HE Turbo technology that contains quick collapsing suds and targets tough stains.
  • 3-in-1 laundry pacs: detergent, stain remover, brightener.
  • Each pac of Tide PODS® Free & Gentle provides a deeper clean (versus the leading Free detergent) that’s gentle on skin.
  • Tide PODS® laundry pacs dissolve quickly in hot & cold.
  • Keep out of reach of children.


Tide PODS® Free & Gentle provide the Tide clean you love in an easy-to-use form. Each pac contains cleaning agents, stain removers, and brighteners. The innovative, multi-chamber design separates key ingredients until they hit the wash for maximum cleaning power.
Place Tide PODS® pac into the washing machine drum before you add clothes. Turn on any cycle, without worry as Tide PODS® dissolve in any temperature. For especially dirty loads, you can add a second pac.

Tide PODS Free and Gentle Laundry Detergent 

Dosage

Directions:

  • 1 laundry pac for Small/Medium loads
  • 2 pacs for Large/X-Large loads
  • 3 pacs for XX-Large loads

First, add the required number of pacs based on your load size, then fill your washer with your laundry and turn the machine on.

Safety

The Most Important Ingredient in Tide® is Safety

Ensuring the safety of Tide® products is a responsibility that P&G takes very seriously. Before any product can appear on store shelves, it must be demonstrated to be safe to use as intended. After each use, completely close the container, and immediately store the container out of reach of children in an appropriate location.

Keep laundry pacs out of reach of children.

FAQ

Q: Are your laundry products ok to use with Septic Tanks?
A: Our laundry products have been thoroughly evaluated and are safe to use in homes with septic tanks. Using normal, recommended amounts of these products will not disturb the septic system (including aerated systems) or damage plumbing systems with a properly functioning septic tank.

Q: How do Tide PODS® Free & Gentle work?
A: Tide PODS® clean, fight stains, and brighten all in one. The unique, multi-chamber design allows ingredients to remain separate, stable, and potent — mixing only when they hit the wash for outstanding cleaning and stain removal.

Q: How do I use Tide PODS® Free & Gentle?
A: Place a pod in the washing machine drum before you add clothes (never add Tide PODS® Free & Gentle to the dosing drawer). For especially dirty loads, you can add a second pod.

Q: Do Tide PODS® Free & Gentle work in front- and top-loading machines?
A: Yes, Tide PODS® Free & Gentle work well in standard and high efficiency machines. The formula is designed to prevent over-sudsing while also giving a great clean.

Q: Will Tide PODS® Free & Gentle dissolve in cold water?
A: Yes, the film is designed to dissolve in all water temperatures, hot or cold.

Q: Do Tide PODS® Free & Gentle work equally well on whites and colors?
A: Yes. Tide PODS® Free & Gentle have been thoroughly tested on all sorts of laundry conditions, and are safe for both whites and colors.

Q: Should I worry about staining or residues?
A: No. Tide PODS® Free & Gentle are designed to dissolve completely in all water temperatures, and will not stain your clothes when used as directed.

Ratings and Reviews

This area allows consumers like you to express their own opinions and comments. Tide does not represent or warrant the accuracy of any statements or product claims made here, nor endorses any opinions expressed by the reviewer.

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04/12/2019

failed product

the coating doesn't fully disintegrate + the liquid portion does not fully rinse out of clothes + i'm left with stained clothing. this doesn't work and i'm very disappointed. i want my money back

Not Recommend Product

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Tide The Tide Team 04/17/2019

We understand your frustration. Our PODS™ should always dissolve fully, leaving your clothes looking great. Because the casing and detergent is water-soluble, soaking those affected items overnight, then rewashing in the hottest water safe for the fabric should restore them. For best results the first time around, always be sure to add your PODS™ to the drum of your machine before adding the laundry. We'd be more than happy help you even further, so please call us at (800) 879-8433 when you can.

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04/07/2019

does not totally disintegrate in the washer

The last package I got had pods in it that would not totally dissolve/disintegrate in the washer. The covers of the pods collected in the door of the top loader washer I have,

Not Recommend Product

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Tide The Tide Team 04/08/2019

While we're sorry to hear you've had some difficulties with your PODS™, we're here to help! On a small number of machines, the size of the gap between the washing machine door and the rubber seal means that the PODS™ can become trapped. The outside casing (film) of the empty PODS™ can become stuck to the door/seal of the washing machine. Luckily, this can be prevented by making sure to not overload your washer and adding the PODS™ to the drum of your machine before you add your clothes. If you do find residue, you can remove it easily with a soft damp cloth using mild soap and water. We'd be happy to answer any questions that you may have, so always feel free to give us a call at (800) 879-8433.

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04/06/2019

Excellent

I love your product I use it all the time my mom was the first one to introduce it to me and I've been using it since.

Recommend Product

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03/11/2019

Excellent product

The Tide 3 in 1 pods are the only laundry detergent I have found that gets the smell and black greasy stains out of work clothes. 2 pods in a medium-large size load of 3 pair of jeans does the job. Doesn't fade colors.

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03/08/2019

Excellent

I have used tide pods before but I used this scent and I really like it, this scent comes in the 81 count and it leaves the clothes smelling fresh.

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02/26/2019

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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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Tide The Tide Team 02/28/2019

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.