Dropps Stain & Odor Laundry Detergent Pods Review
Quick Take
Overall Score: 8.6/10
Dropps proves you can have pod convenience without compromising on safety or sustainability. The enzyme-based formula delivers genuine stain-fighting power that matches conventional pods, while the compostable cardboard packaging and dissolvable film address environmental concerns. For families who love pod convenience but worry about Tide Pod ingredients, Dropps is the answer.
The Verdict: The best-performing sustainable laundry pod available. EPA Safer Choice certification, enzyme cleaning power, and plastic-free packaging make Dropps ideal for families wanting conventional-level cleaning with non-toxic credentials.
Why Pods Matter
Laundry pods outsell liquid detergent for a reason: they're pre-measured, no-mess, and foolproof. But conventional pods (Tide, Gain, All) contain concerning ingredients and come in plastic tubs. Dropps solves both problems.
Safety Analysis
Dropps earns EPA Safer Choice certification (comparable to EWG-A/B):
- Sodium carbonate: Washing soda base
- Sodium bicarbonate: Baking soda for odor control
- Protease enzyme: Breaks down protein stains
- Amylase enzyme: Breaks down starch stains
- Lipase enzyme: Breaks down grease and oil
- Sodium citrate: Water softener
- Essential oil fragrance: Light scent (Unscented available)
The pod film is polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)—the same material used in Tru Earth strips. It dissolves completely and biodegrades in water treatment facilities.
Cleaning Performance
Stain Fighting (9/10)
This is where Dropps excels. The triple-enzyme system (protease, amylase, lipase) tackles the stain categories that pure mineral formulas struggle with: grass, blood, food grease, and baby spit-up.
Odor Removal (9/10)
The "Stain & Odor" formula includes odor-fighting technology that works on gym clothes, musty towels, and teenage boy laundry.
Everyday Laundry (8.5/10)
Excellent all-around cleaning. Clothes come out fresh and clean with subtle scent that fades after drying.
