Does Tide Work in Cold Water?

Tide's cold water detergent dissolves completely in cold water and does not produce excess suds, thanks to the Tide PODS®' special film and HE Turbo technology. Even better, by doing your laundry in cold water, you can use up to 50% less energy!

Does regular Tide work in cold water?

You can use regular Tide in a cold water wash; however, Tide Coldwater has been specifically designed for use in cold water to provide even better cleaning.

Can any laundry detergent be used in cold water?

Don't you need a special detergent? You can use a specially formulated cold water detergent, but many people don't. In some cases, the ingredients are the same in cold water and regular versions by the same brand, so it's hard to see how it makes any difference. Just buy a good detergent.