It remains viable for 6 months to 1 year after opening the cap. Unlike food, most laundry detergents can be used past their expiry date. Expired laundry detergents become less effective and lose their clean scent. The only exception is clumpy, clabbered liquids.

Does detergent have expiration date?

If the product doesn't have a "best used by" date, use this rule of thumb: Unopened liquid laundry detergent: The product is at its best for nine months to one year after purchase date. Opened liquid laundry detergent: Use the product within six months for best results.

Does Liquid Tide expire?

But before you buy that extra-large container of Tide next time you head to the store, you may want to be aware of a little-known fact: Your laundry detergent can expire. If you're buying liquid laundry detergent, it has quite a long shelf life of about 18 months.