How long does liquid laundry detergent last?

Blair Abdi: Does Detergent Expire

Ezekiel Kadner: According to this page http://www.rexanne.com/shelflife.html Liquid laundry detergent. Unopened: 9 months to 1 year. Opened: 6 months.But that didn't sit right with me. I mean you aren't consuming it so what can "go bad" Typically after something expires it either loses potency or the chemicals alter...So I dug further. Quote Some ingredients such as bleaching agents and surfactants (sudsing agents) are more stable in powders, Read more: Dry Laundry Detergent Vs. Liquid Laundry Detergent | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/about_6500414_dry-vs_-liquid-l...Can you use it efficiently? Hell yes, If you want to boost it add some washing or baking soda to it. That will replace the surfactants that have lost their oomph. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surfactant...Show more

Libby Berkovitch: Does Laundry Detergent Expire

Nelly Kikuchi: Generally liquid detergent comprises emulsified soap particles, suspended in a li! quid - so, if you find there are any lumps in it, it's perhaps past it's best. However - it should still do the job of washing your clothes.Ideally, it should flow freely. Removing the fluid (through say evaporation) should only make it more concentrated - but that might cause crystalisation.The best suggestion is to try it for one wash (on something fairly robust like towels) and see if it still works. (You can always wash them again) Only food that is to be considered fit for human consumption needs to have a date on it....Show more

Tom Romer: depends on how much u use

Ramona Pago: should be fine.give it a good shake before you use it just in case something settled.

Dominic Sciancalepore: This Site Might Help You.RE:How long does liquid laundry detergent last?I found a unused bottle of liquid laundry soap in the back of a closet that I believe was purchased a little over 3 years ago. It is a high efficiency formula produced by All. Does anyone know i! f it is still good? I can't find a date on it but it smells fi! ne. I'm not sure how long it takes......Show more

Mayola Sylva: For the best answers, search on this site https://shorturl.im/cqo8Nbecause powder doesn't always dissolve for me, i put my powdered detergent in a gallon jug, and add water. Instant liquid detergent. Saves money, smells better and works just as well. Also, I have found that you don't need as much detergent as the scoop or cap indicate. Half as much detergent works as well and rinses out better. A cup of white vinegar in your rinse cycle will also help remove soap residue. Once your clothes are dry you don't smell the vinegar, just the detergent....Show more