There is no single detergent that is the best for every single situation, but Country Save is the closest I've found. Hard water, soft water, super dirty to delicate ... It just works. And keep in mind if things seem "worse" the first time you try it, that might be because of your old detergent, not this one. That big national brand is notorious for "sealing problems in" by coating the fabric more than cleaning it, sealing problems in (which is exacerbated by fabric softener). I first heard of this from cloth diapering people and rolled my eyes a lot because OF COURSE people who get fanatic about something suggest some niche, hard-to-source brand. Then I moved and couldn't get my usual cloth diaper detergent, and found this at the local store. Not only did the cloth diapers come out literally squeaky clean (the wet fabric "squeaked" against my fingers), the heavily muddy Carhart jeans came clean in just one wash without an extra soak. I have used this in a part of the country that has extreme hard water issues, as well as a region that has the softest water in the US (so soft it's nearly distilled). It worked equally well in both, though I had to adjust the dosing a little. I did find that fabrics come out "stiff" if I use too much detergent. Reducing how much I used and using a vinegar rinse helped with that. Like I said no single detergent is perfect for everything: The one downside is that I found colors fade a little more quickly with this detergent. I like to wash dark and bright knits (and "nice" jeans) on cold, then hang to dry, to preserve their color and stretch for a long time (like 5-10 years). Bright cottons do fade more quickly with this detergent so I keep a gentler detergent around for "delicates". The problem with "delicates" detergents is that they don't get things as clean, and those "optical brighteners" and "color protectors" seal in dirt instead of removing it (which is why that shirt will seem clean, then stink after you've worn it half a day). You just can't have it both ways. So my delicates get an occasional wash in Country Save to get them really really clean. I also, now, have an awful washing machine that doesn't clean things very well. It's been worth ordering Country Save online to combat that. Oh and yes it works great in cold water. It's also better than a lot of the "soaps" and other big names in cloth diapering. Those "cottage" brands just don't have access to the same chemicals as these bigger brands and soap and detergent are different things. Clothes really need a detergent.

This is clean and simple. If folks are having a hard time with it dissolving g than they may be overstuffed the load. The best thing in general for any load of laundry is to set it to soak for a minimum of 15 minutes. This guarantees the detergent dissolves and soaks into the clothes before agitation. It is also best to put the detergent in FIRST at the bottom instead of on top of the clothes. I hope this helps and this is such a great detergent. No plastic bag either. I put the detergent In a huge glass container with a small scoop.

I've been using this Country Save brand for 16 years (as of 2024). We have always purchased the powder version of their formulations. I love that they don't use phosphates or fragrances or stuff that coats the fabric to mask issues. Clothes always come out CLEAN without any odors. Several members of our family have extreme skin sensitivity to certain artificial chemicals and this has been a perfect fit for us. We first switched to this brand when my oldest baby had reactions to previous laundry soaps and to using disposable diapers. I read up on cloth diapering and wasn't sure I wanted to go that route but Several mom blogs mentioned ways to keep it simple and sanitary. I saw several brands of detergents mentioned but this was the one that popped up most frequently with excellent reviews for truly cleaning diapers (other brands left residue that later required "stripping"...ew!) Anyhow we've tested this brand against samples of other "natural" brands over the years and I have not found anything as effective and affordable and gentle as this. We have used it for all sorts of laundry issues over the years and it is tried and true the very best on the market!!! I typically look to buy the 6.25lb (160 / 80 load) box rather than the smaller 80 load box bc it is the most convenient for our family.

This box lasted me over a year of cloth diapering, and I had no wash issues. I use cotton prefolds and flats, and this detergent has gotten them clean in two houses. One with softened, acidic water and another with hard, basic water. I do use less detergent than recommended on the box (about 1tsp for a small diaper load in my top loader), it’s pretty strong stuff. Love that it doesn’t contain optical brighteners or fragrances.

This little detergent box packs a punch! I added into my homemade laundry detergent box. It only takes a small amount to get the job done. My clothes come out as clean as with popular brand detergents. Remember a little goes a long way.

Better then pods

I’ve been purchasing Country Save for years for a couple reasons. 1. It’s packaging is biodegradable. 2. It is safe to use on cloth diapers. I purchase it in bulk so it’ll last a while. It’s been 3 years since I’ve had to order any. My first thought is it costs the same. That’s not so great when a usually 10lb box shows up and it’s only 6lbs Yikes.

I have bought other brands. This dissolves in cold or hot and my clothes come out clean. My washing machine older can snag clothes but this helps reduce that.The cost justifies results for me.

Ive been using this detergent for a few weeks now. (I have been wanting to try different brands of detergents.). I dont have any complaints! There is hardly a scent, which is fine with me. I dont need overly perfumed things to advertise that my clothes have been recently washed.I find that it takes stains out just fine, I havent noticed any fading, I dont need to use a whole lot of it even with larger or stinkier loads.Id purchase this again

No smell or feel residue on my clothes. No extra chemicals put into the groundwater.

I loved the fact that the box liner is made from a 100 Biodegradable plastic. Also:ECOLOGO Certified!

had my doubts about this item. but my homemade version from bloggers who dont have a husband who works as an engineer and a kid that is well.....normal and runs around in the grass. their recipes cloged up my washing machine and cost cold hard money to fix. That being said the proce range was right it promised a lot. band to my surprise it delivered. one scoop is all you need, and on a cold wash too. very good economical and actually remoes dirt oil and grime. will gladly repurchase.

We've used this detergent for a few years and have been very pleased. An appliance service person recommended us to use a powder rather than liquid detergent in our HD washer to keep it cleaner and last longer. We also wanted unscented. This product fits the bill perfectly.

I Purchased this to avoid the plastic containers, most clothing detergent come in. The product is very concentrated so a box goes along way. There is no scent. Definitely recommend.

No strong scent, compact cardboard box100 recyclable! All Plastic jug detergent should be banned !

The item description is deceptive. It is only 50oz and 80 loads. The price the sellee has is higher than you can get at the local store.

Works well and takes about 1/2 cup for large loads.

This detergent is truly earth friendly. It does a great job, leaves no residue, and even the box works great and is recyclable.

nice

I love this laundry detergent and have ordered it a few times. The last time I bought it, however, the box was significantly smaller and the amount of detergent powder looked much smaller too. My last order was the end of March and now, at the beginning of June, the box is almost empty. My previous box lasted 4 months. Both the old larger box and the new smaller box say 80 loads. I did not double the amount of laundry I've been doing. Something fishy seems to be going on here.