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Plastic-Free Rating
Cleaning
Mainstream Brand
Cleaning·Tide

Plus Ultra Oxi with Odor Eliminators Power Pods

D
PFR Grade
Poor — significant plastic content, use with caution
Contains multiple synthetic polymers, including PVA, which is a plastic. Also contains fragrances and other chemicals that can be irritants. Consumer Reports notes that pods are not recommended for households with young children due to ingestion risk.
PFR Avoid

Tide Plus Ultra Oxi with Odor Eliminators Power Pods are designed for tough stains and odors. They come in a dissolvable film that contains PVA.

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
4
Packaging
3
Transparency
4
Durability
5

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

Last updated: April 8, 2026

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High Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Contains multiple synthetic polymers, including PVA, which is a plastic. Also contains fragrances and other chemicals that can be irritants. Consumer Reports notes that pods are not recommended for households with young children due to ingestion risk.

Synthetic Plastic Content
%
synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Tide's Plus Ultra Oxi with Odor Eliminators Power Pods is made from MEA C10-16 Alkylbenzenesulfonate, Propylene Glycol, MEA Laureth Sulfate, Water, MEA Salts Of C12-18 Fatty Acids, Glycerin, C10-16 Pareth, Polyethyleneimine Alkoxylated, PEG-136 Polyvinyl Alcohol, Fragrances, MEA-Citrate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Bisulfite, Methyl Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Subtilisin, Disodium Distyrylbiphenyl Disulfonate, Amylase Enzyme

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:Polyvinyl Alcohol Polymer (PVA), Polyethyleneimine Alkoxylated, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
1

Various plastic chemicals

Source

Tide Plus Ultra Oxi with Odor Eliminators Power Pods

Health Risk

PVA (microplastic concern), fragrances (potential irritants), ingestion risk for children

Who Is Most At RiskEveryone

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.

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