Has anyone tried the clothes detergent "pods" that are out now?

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I have, and I don’t recommend them. You can’t adjust for very large or small loads of laundry. Also, you have to be careful they don’t get warm or damp. They did wash just fine, but I personally don’t think I’d buy them again. The one exception might be if I was traveling and wanted to bring one along; I’d still prefer a single pack powder though.

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