From its invention by Otto Rohm in 1914 through the increasingly powerful and green cleaners of today, laundry detergent has changed how people clean all over the world.

When did laundry detergent become popular?

1950s – Liquid and powder laundry detergents become popular purchases along with bleaches for whiter whites and fabric softeners to gentle the water and soften clothes. 1960s – Stain removers and pre-treatments are added to the shelves. Enzymatic laundry detergents are introduced. Homes also used laundry tablets.

What laundry detergent was introduced in 1950?

Cheer is a laundry detergent sold in the United States and Canada. It is manufactured by Procter & Gamble. It was introduced in 1950, and after a slight reformulation in 1952, was a highly successful follow up to P&G’s Tide product from 1948-49.