Original Scent Liquid Laundry Detergent (92 oz)

Name: Original Scent Liquid Laundry Detergent (92 oz)
Brand: Tide

PFR Grade

Poor — significant plastic content, use with caution

Contains synthetic fragrance (phthalates), synthetic dyes, and optical brighteners (which remain on fabric and are absorbed through skin). Tide is the most popular laundry detergent in the US.

PFR Caution

Original liquid laundry detergent. Tide is the most popular laundry detergent in the US.

Score Breakdown

How scores are calculated

Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.

Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?

Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?

Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.

Materials

Packaging

Transparency

Durability

$12See Safer Alternatives in Cleaning

This is a rating of this specific product only — not the company. Other products from this brand may score differently.

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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High Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Conventional cleaning products contain a cocktail of synthetic chemicals including quaternary ammonium compounds (quats), synthetic fragrances (phthalates), chlorine bleach, and 2-butoxyethanol. These are absorbed through skin, inhaled as aerosols, and ingested as residues on cleaned surfaces. Children who crawl on cleaned floors are particularly vulnerable.

Synthetic Plastic Content

30%

synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Tide contains synthetic fragrance (hiding phthalates), synthetic dyes, and optical brighteners that remain on fabric after washing. These chemicals are absorbed through skin from clothing worn all day. Fragrance-free, dye-free alternatives are available.

Chemical & Health Analysis

Each chemical of concern is broken down below — what it is, where it comes from in this product, what it does to the body, and who is most at risk.

Contains:Plastic jug

phthalates

Source

Synthetic fragrance in conventional laundry detergent

Health Risk

Endocrine disruption from skin absorption through clothing

Who Is Most At RiskAdults and children wearing clothing washed with conventional detergent

Peer-Reviewed Sources

All health claims are based on published, peer-reviewed research from the NIH, WHO, IARC, and peer-reviewed journals. This information is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice.