Use the appropriate dose of a high-quality laundry detergent like Tide, plus an additive that is registered with the EPA as a sanitizer or disinfectant. (The EPA provides a list of disinfectants registered for use against common disease-causing germs.) Repeat if stains or residues remain after washing.

Does Tide sanitize laundry?

In need of an effective laundry sanitizer? Tide to the rescue! Tide Antibacterial Fabric Spray is designed to kill 99.9% of bacteria* left behind on fabrics, as well as fight germs on hard surfaces (when used as directed). Every day, we come into contact with millions of germs on unclean surfaces.

Are Tide pods good for cleaning?

Best Overall: Tide PODS Laundry Detergent Original Scent

Filled with 90 percent active ingredients, you can count on a high concentration of clothes-cleaning and stain-lifting power. They dissolve quickly in hot, warm, or cold water, making them suitable for regular loads, delicates, and heavy soils.