• In what formulations and sizes is ARM & HAMMER Liquid Laundry Detergent  available?

ARM & HAMMER Liquid Laundry Detergent is available in several varieties, including Regular, with Color-Safe Bleach Alternative, Perfume & Dye Free, and HE Specially Formulated for High Efficiency Washers & Dryers, and Detergent Plus A Touch Of Fabric Softener. Each variety is available in up to four great consumer preferred fragrances, including Clean Burst, Clean Mountain, Spring Breeze, Tropical Burst, Orchard Bloom and Seaside Breeze. Click here to learn more about these products. If you are having trouble locating a specific item, you may want to ask your local store manager to order it for you

  • Do ARM & HAMMER Liquid Detergents contain enzymes?

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No. We do not use  enzymes in our liquid detergent products.

  • Is ARM & HAMMER Liquid Detergent biodegradable?
    Is the product safe for septic systems?

Yes, the cleaning agents in the ARM & HAMMER Liquid  Detergents are completely biodegradable and safe for septic systems.

  • Are the ARM & HAMMER Liquid Laundry Detergent bottles environmentally  sensible?

The bottle is recyclable and is designed using the absolute minimum plastic possible.

  • Are the ARM & HAMMER Liquid Laundry Detergent bottles recyclable?

The  bottles are HDPE #2 plastic which is recyclable in most areas. Check with your  local recycling center for specific recycling directions in your area.

  •  Can I use other laundry additives (i.e liquid fabric softener, Super Washing Soda, Baking Soda, Stain Stick, Pre-Treats) with ARM & HAMMER Liquid Detergents?

Yes, our liquid  products can be used in conjunction with any commercially available laundry  additives.

  • Can the blue detergent cause a garment to spot or turn blue?

The blue  colorant is specially formulated for liquid laundry detergents. The colorant is  water-soluble and it dissipates almost immediately into the wash water.

  • Is ARM & HAMMER Liquid Detergent, Perfume & Dye Free dermatologist  tested for sensitive skin?


 Yes, the Perfume & Dye Free formulation is  dermatologist tested for sensitive skin. Our product is free of fragrance and  dyes, which may irritate sensitive skin.

  •  What kind of bleach is used in ARM & HAMMER Liquid Detergent with Color-Safe Bleach Alternative? Do they contain chlorine bleach?

Our Color-Safe Bleach Alternative products contain a bleach alternative. Bleach alternatives are milder than either  chlorine bleaching agents or oxygen bleaching agents. Our Bleach Alternative  formulation can be used safely on all washable colors and fabric types. It is  designed to keep bright items bright and vivid and white clothes as white as  they can be. Before usage, please read your garment care label for proper  laundering instructions.

  • Can I use chlorine bleach with
    ARM & HAMMER Liquid Detergent with Bleach Alternative
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Yes, however it is not necessary to use both chlorine bleach  and bleach alternative.

  •  Can I use ARM & HAMMER Liquid Detergent with Color-Safe Bleach Alternative as a  pre-treat or pre-soak?

You may use either Color-Safe Bleach Alternative product as a pre-treat but we do not recommend using as a pre-soak. For use as a pre-treat, just pour the detergent directly onto the stained area, rub gently and then add the item  immediately and directly into the washer.

Do you offer a detergent with fabric softener?

We offer ARM & HAMMER Liquid Laundry Detergent Plus a Touch of Softener in 2 fragrances–Orchard Bloom and Seaside Breeze. These products are now available at most food and mass stores.

  •  How do you use ARM & HAMMER Detergent Plus a Touch of Softener?

The Product can be used simply by adding in the wash the same way that you use your regular detergent.

  •  Can you still use a liquid fabric softener and/or a dryer sheet even when using ARM & HAMMER?

Yes, if you are looking for additional softening you can use liquid fabric softener as directed on pack during the rinse cycle and/or a dryer sheet when using ARM & HAMMER Plus a Touch of Softener. For additional softening, try ARM & HAMMER Fresh 'n Soft Liquid Softener and Dryer Sheets.

  •  Will ARM & HAMMER Detergent Plus a Touch of Softener stain clothes?

No, ARM & Hammer Plus a Touch of Softener will not stain clothes. The product uses color-safe dyes that have been tested extensively to verify "no staining".

  •  Does ARM & HAMMER Detergent Plus a Touch of Softener have baking soda as an ingredient?

ARM & HAMMER Detergent Plus a Touch of Softener does contain baking soda, similar to ARM & HAMMER regular detergent. The baking soda provides the benefit of eliminating odors, not just covering them up.

  •  Is ARM & HAMMER Detergent Plus a Touch of Softener environmentally sensible?


  ARM & HAMMER Detergent Plus a Touch of Softener is bio-degradable and safe for the environment.

  •  Can I use ARM & HAMMER Liquid Detergent HE in my regular washing machine?

HE detergents are specially formulated to work best in HE machines. While ARM & HAMMER Liquid Detergent HE will work (clean) in regular machines, we recommend that consumers use one of our other liquid detergent products in regular machines.

  •  How is this different from the other ARM & HAMMER Liquid Laundry Detergents?

ARM & HAMMER Liquid Detergent HE is specially formulated for HE machines–this means that the cleaning system is optimized to deliver excellent cleaning in the lowered water levels used in HE machines. In addition, the ARM & HAMMER Liquid Detergent HE has ingredients that control the amount of foam generated in the HE machine. This helps prevent foam lock and/or increased rinse cycle times.

  •  How much detergent should I use in my HE machine? Do I have to do anything special?

Add clothes to washer. Following recommended dosage on the package, pour ARM & HAMMER Liquid Detergent HE detergent into dispense if available, otherwise, pour directly into washer drum. Start washer.

  •  How many loads of laundry will one bottle do?

Following recommended dosage on the package, the ARM & HAMMER Liquid Detergent HE 100oz. detergent delivers approximately 26 medium washloads per bottle.

  •  Can this be used for pre-treating?

ARM & HAMMER Liquid Detergent HE can be used for pre-treating. However, as with all detergents, test on an inside seam of the garment for colorfastness before using.

  •  Is ARM & HAMMER Detergent, Perfume and Dye Free dermatologist tested for sensitive skin?

The Perfume and Dye Form is dermatologist tested for sensitive skin. It is free of fragrances and dyes, which may irritate skin.

  •  What kind of bleach is used in ARM & HAMMER Liquid Laundry Detergent with Color-Safe Bleach Alternative or Clean Mountain with Color-Safe Bleach Alternative? Do they contain chlorine bleach?

Our Color-Safe Bleach Alternative products contain a bleach alternative. Bleach alternatives are milder than either chlorine bleaching agents or oxygen bleaching agents. Our Bleach Alternative formulation can be used safely on all washable colors and fabric types. It is designed to keep bright items bright and vivid and white clothes as white as they can be. Before usage, please read your garment care label for proper laundering instructions.

 

 

For instructions on how to use ARM & HAMMER Liquid Laundry Detergent,  please visit Usage Tips.

If your question is not answered here, please E-mail our Consumer Relations  Department for a prompt reply.