In short: If it suds, it has surfactants. “Consider not using laundry pods — it’s harder to use less detergent in that form, unlike powders or liquid detergents,” Zheng says.

liquid detergents or need a refresher on how to use laundry pods, these expert-approved tips will help you determine how much detergent to use and, if you’re going overboard on the suds ...

The same qualities that make surfactants—the chemical compounds in soaps, shampoos and detergents that penetrate grease, dissolve stains and make those satisfying suds in the shower—so ...

($15) Best pods: Dropps Sensitive Skin Laundry Detergent Pods, 64 ct. ($26) Best liquid: Molly's Suds Laundry Detergent, 50 ...