Pods aren't just "effectively identical to the powder detergent" they contain the rinse agent in the pod. Using just detergent without rinse agent has always h

Pods aren't just "effectively identical to the powder detergent" they contain the rinse agent in the pod. Using just detergent without rinse agent has always had poor results, and it's frustrating running out of rinse agent. Pods don't really cost that much more unless you're buying the ultra family size from Costco.