With so many options on the market today, liquid detergent no longer appears to reign as leader of the laundry room. Pods, powders, and sheets all share the stage, but which type of detergent is best?

For as long as I can remember, there has been a 13-pound bag of Ariel Powder laundry detergent in my parents’ laundry room. My mom doesn’t wash any white clothing without a scoop of it thrown into the ...