All the Proctor & Gamble are essentially the same cleaning agents if they're the same type (power, liquid, HE). Dreft is pretty much the same. The main differences will be perfumes, brightness, or dyes. There's no particular reason why laundry detergent needs to be blue/purple. I prefer the fragrance/dye free versions, but my wife wants our laundry to have at least a mild perfume odor, but not heavy like Gain.
I used to use Tide with Febreeze until I read that fabric softeners and the chemicals in some detergents might not be so good for your skin. I switched to All Free and clear. It doesn't smell as good, but I feel better using it.
I prefer to use Tide Free, although it contains optical brighteners. There are minor differences, but the bulk of what cleans is surfactants and enzymes, which are pretty much the same. I looks like Dreft is pH balanced with sodium hydroxide (lye). There's always the chance that maybe one of these things causes reactions, but I don't know why Dreft is supposed to be any different. Here are the ingredient lists for Tide Free HE and Dreft HE.
I use Sear's Ultra Plus and I make my own softener using VO5 shea cashmere conditioner. They each have a subtle smell that doesn't interfere with my perfume. I don't want to smell like laundry.
Costco's Kirkland brand. Great price (especially when they have coupons) and works well. Tide gives me an unbearable rash. My skin also can't tolerate fabric softener or most scented detergents.
I use The Honest Company detergent and dryer sheets. I have sensitive skin and these work great. My laundry always smells fresh, clean, and come out soft.
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