REMOVES ODOR AND STAINS: Delivers the best results without the need for pre-treatment.
HYPOALLERGENIC: Trusted hypoallergenic brands used by dermatologists and certified by the NEA and NPF.
GENTLE ON SKIN: Formulated with only the necessary ingredients and free from irritating residues, dyes and perfumes.
WORKS IN COLD WATER: Works well in all washing machines and water temperatures — even HE machines and cold water.
Tide Free and Gentle Odor Refresh Detergent
Tough on stains but not on skin.
Free and Gentle Odor refresh detergent
Tide Free and Gentle Odor Refresh Detergent is tough on stains and gentle on your skin. It contains no irritating dyes, perfumes, or residues and is an NEA- and NPF-hypoallergenic laundry detergent. It has been designed to work in all washing machines and can even be used in cold-water washes, giving you optimal stain and odor removal without the need to pre-treat your clothes.
Overview
Wash away odor. Gentle on skin.
Enjoy an easy wash with a gentle product that’s tough on stain and gentle on the skin.
Dosage
For best results, refer to the dosage instructions found on the package of your Tide detergent. Be sure to read and follow care label instructions for your clothes. Always test an inside seam for colorfastness.
Safety
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Overall Review
BEWARE! ALLERGIC REACTIONS TO ODER REFRESH!
Beware of new TIDE ODOR REFRESH. Dangerous new ingredient in it! For months I was so perplexed as to why my lips were swelling and hives and weird reactions I was having all of the sudden. I thought it was something I was eating and it has been the biggest nightmare. However, nothing made sense with no rhyme or reason to what was triggering this. I have known for years I'm allergic to aspirin and cinnamon and so I have avoided these for years with no problems...and now, it's all happening again! I had recorded hours and hours of notes on my phone trying to figure it out. So, to make a very long story short, my wife eventually said, may be its the new detergent we started getting months ago. Well, I decided to rewash all my clothes, bedding, towels, everything, in different detergent...and stopped immediately! Amazingly, everything stopped and I am fine again. We later confirmed it was the new Tide and through time was also able to confirm the ingredient as METHYL DI-T- BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE. A man made simulation for smell that is similar to cinnamon. And because this can be considered as "free from perfumes" companies are beginning to use this dangerous man made, lab made, CINNAMATE as a type of fragrance and for odors. I am so thankful we were blessed to finally figure it out. And we had just bought on sale before this 3 large containers of it, of which I now have sitting in the basement. Be soooo careful of this new laundry detergent if you are have any swelling, hives, or weird skin conditions. This was so frustrating and caused so many problems...but I am thankful we were gifted to finally figure it out.
blui702/12/2026
The Tide Team
Thank you for reaching out and sharing your experience with Tide Odor Refresh Free & Gentle. We sincerely apologize for the severe allergic reaction you experienced. Your health and safety are our top priorities, and we take such matters very seriously.
We are always striving to ensure that all our products are safe for all of our consumers, however, we understand that individual reactions can vary. We rigorously test our products and monitor every ingredient to maintain the highest safety standards. We do recognize that some consumers may have sensitivities to certain ingredients.
To address all of your concerns, we recommend contacting our service team directly at (800) 879-8433. They will be able to assist you further and provide the support you need regarding your situation.
We appreciate your feedback and are committed to improving our products. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we hope to resolve this matter for you promptly.
02/13/2026
White sport bras now have greenish/ yellow hue
This product does help with odors but it’s ruined some white sports bras by turning them a greenish yellow, why is this happening?
J10609/23/2025
The Tide Team
While it's great that Tide Free & Gentle Detergent helped remove odors, we're very sorry to hear that it left stains on your laundry. Our products go through extensive quality checks to ensure they bring you excellent laundry cleaning results. We appreciate you sharing your experience with us, as what you described isn't something we would expect to happen. We're happy to help make this right.
It's possible that staining can occur if the detergent has been in direct contact with the fabric for a long time or has not been mixed well. The good news is that our liquid detergents do not have dyes that cause permanent stains and can be removed.
To remove the stain, dampen the stain with warm to hot water (according to the washing instructions on the label) and rub it in. Rinse and repeat if necessary. Then wash normally. Another possible cause is that the dye has transferred from another item washed in the same load.
We would like to learn more about your experience so that our Quality Team can look into this further and help us best assist you. When you have the chance, please give us a call at (800) 879-8433.
09/24/2025
My clothes reek
My athletic clothes still smell after washing. Embarrassing
Caleb05/31/2025
The Tide Team
We're sorry to hear that Tide detergent didn't remove odor as you had expected, Caleb, and we appreciate you letting us know. Our products go through extensive quality testing to ensure they work effectively every time, so this isn't the experience we want you to have when using Tide, and we're grateful you reached out.
Your satisfaction is important to us, and we'd like to learn more about this to be able to assist you further. Please give us a call at (800) 879-8433, any time from 9:00AM-6:00PM EST Monday-Friday or 9:00 AM-5:30 PM EST Saturday, so we can help!
06/02/2025
190 Reviews
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