{Product Review & $100 Giveaway} Tide Pods

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Laundry is like Lindsay Lohan mug shots...always there and totally inevitable. I actually don't mind doing the laundry, but I'm not very good at it. And who knew being a laundress was even something you could be good or bad at?! There are just so many steps and options...sorting, stain-treating, color boosting, bleaching...it goes on. I just throw it all in, and hope for the best.

Which really isn't a good plan since I have a son who plays sports, a daughter with an affinity for using her shirt as a napkin, and a husband who commutes with a trough of coffee. And like me, my family dresses in bright colors that we'd like to keep vibrant.

 

Lucky for me, and other lazy laundry-doers, Tide has invented a new 3-in-1 detergent that cleans, brightens and fights stains...all with one easy pac! With Tide Pods, there is no more pouring, no more lugging heavy bottles, and no more messy spills. Just toss one in—it's that easy!

Now I don't have to inspect every item in my kids' hampers before washing, nor worry about my fuchsia skirt ending up pale pink. The Tide Pods whiten the whites, and brighten the brights...helping my outfits to pop.

Here are some frequently asked questions that might help some of you more serious about laundry than me...

Q: How do Tide Pods 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? 

A: Place a pac in the washing machine drum before you add clothes (never add Tide Pods to the dosing drawer). For especially dirty loads, you can add a second pac.

Q: Do Tide Pods work in front- and top-loading machines? 

A: Yes, Tide Pods 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 dissolve in cold water? 

A: Yes, the film is designed to dissolve in all water temperatures, hot or cold.

Q: Do Tide Pods work well on whites and colors? 

A: Yes. Tide Pods 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 are designed to dissolve completely in all water temperatures, and will not stain your clothes when used as directed.

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