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If you're constantly washing your kids' soccer uniforms or you're an avid hiker dealing with dirt-caked gear, keeping some powder detergent on hand for those heavy-duty laundry days is a smart move.

Consumer Reports believes single-load liquid laundry detergent packets should be avoided in homes where children under six years old or adults who are cognitively impaired may be present.