Okay, let's be honest: My laundry routine? Grab the cheapest soap, throw in a mix, figure out how much soap I need, hit start, and forget. Talk about boring. I wanted something special that wouldn't leave my clothes smelling like chemicals, the way traditional detergents do.
Enter the world of luxe laundry: Laundry Sauce and The Laundress. Their promises of transforming dreary laundry days into luxurious experiences were tempting, but were they true? Can either of these beat the classic Tide detergent? We put it to the test so you don’t have to.
Test 1: Personalization
Let's talk custom scents - because let's be real, who wants to smell like every other boring "Fresh Rain" person out there?
Laundry Sauce: Laundry Sauce’s tailored quiz is just six questions and takes less than 30 seconds. I just answer a few basic questions and they match me with the scent that matches my personality.
The Laundress: The Laundress also has a personalized quiz, but it’s over 15 questions. It’s just laundry detergent- why does it have to be so detailed?
Tide: No quiz or personalization here- you get what you get and don’t get upset.
Winner: Laundry Sauce- I highly recommend the Egyptian Rose Scent.
Test 2: Stain-Fighting Power
Let's talk dirt and grime – the real test for any detergent.
Laundry Sauce: These pods tackled my sweaty gym gear and dirty gardening clothes easily and left them feeling softer than ever.
The Laundress: I tried their Signature mix for all your washables. While it did the job in cool water and was HE-friendly, my tees felt scratchy afterward.
Tide: Sure, it got rid of all my grass stains as a kid, but now, I find that the pods don't disintegrate and leave bright blue stains on my towels (IYKYK).
Winner: Laundry Sauce, and frankly, it’s not even close
Test 3: Scent Power
For the first time, people asked me about the perfume I use…when it was just my laundry detergent!
Laundry Sauce: I tried their Egyptian Rose scent, which smelled like a wonderful floral and spice combo. My clothes came out smelling like I was wearing a high-end perfume. My boyfriend asked me “What new perfume is that?” little did he know it’s just Laundry Sauce😏!
The Laundress: I opened the bottle, and the scent was almost MIA. After the wash, I still couldn’t smell anything.
Tide: While Tide claims to have a long-lasting smell, after every wash the scent seemingly faded more and more. I now understand why my mom was constantly buying me sprays as a kid…
Winner: Laundry Sauce
Test 4: Value
Let’s talk about money – because good laundry detergent shouldn’t break the bank.
Laundry Sauce: It’s $69 for 69 pods—or $1 per wash. With their subscription, the cost drops to 85 cents per load. While it's on the pricier side, the top-notch clean and scent power is worth it to me.
The Laundress: It's $26 for about 31 loads ($0.83 per load). No discounts here, and I had to use more detergent than recommended to get any scent.
Tide: This price can’t be beaten and has been the staple in the industry for decades. However, as the world becomes more personalized, I would rather spend more money to know I am getting a scent made for me and that actually lasts.
Winners: Tide takes the title
Test 5: Eco-Consciousness
Now, let’s talk about sustainability – because our planet deserves some love, too.
Laundry Sauce: They use 85% biodegradable ingredients, which I love Plus, their pods arrive in chic recycled paper boxes made from 60% post-consumer materials! They also say they use earth-friendly and non-toxic fragrance ingredients to create their scents.
The Laundress: They use recyclable #1 PET plastic bottles with (unfortunately) non-recyclable caps.
Tide: Similarly to The Laundress, I always feel a twinge of guilt when I buy a plastic Tide jug from the store. I’d rather not keep buying single-use plastics if I can avoid it.
Winner: Laundry Sauce blows the competition out of the water!
The Ultimate Winner…Laundry Sauce
After sifting through suds and scents, Laundry Sauce wins this luxury detergent showdown. Its combination of stain-fighting power, intoxicating scents, value for money, and strong eco-consciousness makes cleaning clothes the best part of your day!
Quit smelling boring and elevate your scent today.
