Tide Free and Gentle Liquid Laundry Detergent

Unscented, dye-free liquid detergent from Tide, sold in a regular-machine formula and an HE formula.

  • liquid detergentForm
  • YesFragrance-free

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What the label says

Label terms as Tide prints them. We have not tested these claims.

Formliquid detergent
Fragrance-freeYes
Dye-freeYes
HE (high-efficiency washers)Yes
PodsNo
Seals on the packNEA, NPF

Listed features

  • Separate formulas for regular and HE machines
  • Shows NEA and NPF recognition

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good to know
  • Check for recalls: Search the agency's recall list with the model number and date code from the label: FDA recalls list.
  • Keep household products out of children's reach. Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222 (poison.org). Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

Full specs

Tide Free and Gentle Liquid Laundry Detergent
TypeLaundry detergent or stain remover
FormLiquid detergent
Fragrance-freeYes, per the label
Dye-freeYes, per the label
HEYes
SealsNEA, NPF
VersionsRegular machine formula, HE machine formula
Label directions and warningsFollow the dosage on the package and the garment care label. Test an inside seam for colorfastness first.
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Free and Gentle Liquid Laundry Detergent: questions answered

From Tide's published specs, last checked 2026-11-02.

Do I need a baby detergent?

Skin, sun and bug spray: see the AAP's health issues pages. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

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Where these specs come from

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