After raising x4 kiddos of my own.. and housing over 70 shelter babies spanning more then a decade for the state while a permanent home could be found… It’s fair to say- i’ve done my share of laundry- I may even be a semi professional.. ha! Trying every option around in every type pod, powder or liquid- I always navigate back to ORIGINAL GAIN POWDER.. it’s tried and true.. and by far the best value and results I’ve come across for a reliable detergent. A huge statement to take on the dirty I’ve seen.. and one I find Gain can solidly back up.Having a soccer player from toddler thru collegiate play.. i’m seeing every grass, turf, mud stain to exist. After 70+ newborns from formula to diaper accidents, baby food and everything in between.. Or, husband who travels- to bring me dirty clothes after the impact of a stain.. and can’t forget my decade-long equestrian rider.. avid snow skiers and skate boarder. Or the cherry on top.. my wanna be cook who spills it all and never pretreats stains (ha! I’m preaching a tune most mama’s know by heart all too well, but just want to set the stage!)Hands-down, the most refreshing fragrance that is pleasant and won’t make you smell of laundry perfume like other brands (Tide!) can do.. I want a fresh scent that is present in sheets, towels, clothing yet, has the ability to dissipate with my own perfume and fresh air.. personal preference I know. This is a light clean (dare I say floral) scent- with add on dryer Sheet and scent booster- I find it is just enough to do the job intended.As for the tricky stains- I love to use oxy gel with powder and a small brush to activate by pre-treating.. I also thrive on the ability to add more or less detergent by powder form without worry of liquid staining on clothing. Whites look bright and colors hold fast. I know, It’s a lot praise for a detergent.. After using for years- I had to review bc, the price has stayed so reasonable when others have climbed to absurd levels. What’s crazy.. I would pay a higher price to use!! However, I’m grateful I don’t have to!!Crazy as my kids have grown and found themselves doing laundry of their own- everyone has navigated to the same “scent + performance” like their mama uses at home.. think smarter not harder! Try it- is the best advice I can offer. Varied scent options they’ve made are also pleasant- BUT, nothing beats the original! Hoping info can help- stay safe and clean everyone!!Update: making our paste for pretreating a stain did a marvelous job without damaging material or leaving a soap residue stain!! Single-handedly took on raspberry marg. that was spilled at an amusement park and baked in the sun all day.. 15hr later, we whipped up the concoction- and BooM! Removed the stain completely- Noteworthy achievement.. total witchcraft!!!!