Is liquid detergent better than powder?

It depends on the laundry. Liquid detergent is practical at low temperatures and on dark colours, powder on general soiling and in bulk washing. Both clean laundry when used at the measure on the label.

Where does liquid laundry detergent go in the machine?

It goes in the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer. It does not go in the pre-wash compartment; the flower-marked compartment is for softener. Read the measure on the label.

Can the detergent for whites be used on coloured laundry?

Its label describes it for white laundry. For coloured laundry, choose TETİK Laundry Detergent for Colours, whose label names coloured laundry.

Can the Potash Soap + Soda detergent be used by hand?

Yes. Dissolve it in warm water, let the laundry stand for a while, wash and rinse well. In the machine, it goes in the detergent drawer at the measure on the label.

Can liquid detergent be mixed with bleach?

No. Do not mix detergent with bleach or other cleaning products.

How should liquid laundry detergent be stored?

Store it in its original pack, tightly closed, upright and out of reach of children. Do not keep it with food and drink.

Guide · Product information and safe use · November 4, 2026

What Is Liquid Laundry Detergent?

For whites, for colours or with potash soap: liquid laundry detergent is not a single product. This guide explains what it is, how it differs from powder, the three products we offer and what to check when choosing.

What does liquid laundry detergent mean?

Liquid laundry detergent is a fluid laundry detergent made for washing laundry by machine or by hand. It mixes with water at once, which makes it easy to use at low temperatures and on dark colours.

We offer three liquid laundry detergents: TETİK Laundry Detergent for Whites, TETİK Laundry Detergent for Colours and TETİK Potash Soap + Soda Laundry Detergent.

What does liquid laundry detergent do?

Washing: It washes laundry in the machine or, if its label allows, by hand.
Low temperature: It disperses easily in cold and low-temperature water too.
Dark colours: It is preferred for dark and black laundry.
Pre-treatment: If its label allows, it can be applied directly to the stained area.
It does not replace softener: Softener is a separate product and goes in its own compartment: how to use fabric softener.

Types of liquid laundry detergent

TETİK Laundry Detergent for Whites: Its label describes it as a perfumed liquid detergent for white laundry. It comes in a white canister with a handle and a white cap.
TETİK Laundry Detergent for Colours: Its label describes it as a perfumed liquid detergent for coloured laundry. It comes in a black canister with a handle and a gold cap.
TETİK Potash Soap + Soda Laundry Detergent: A liquid laundry detergent containing potash soap and soda, used by hand or by machine. The scent on its label is white soap.
Besides laundry, the label of the potash soap product also lists kitchen, bathroom and floor. For laundry details, see can you wash laundry with potash soap.

Difference between liquid and powder detergent

Dissolving: Liquid detergent mixes with water at once. Powder has to be taken from the drawer with water and dissolve.
Temperature: Powder can leave residue if it does not fully dissolve at low temperature.
Use: Liquid detergent stands out for dark colours and low temperatures, powder for general soiling and bulk washing.
Together: The two are not used in the same wash.
The full comparison is in liquid or powder detergent. Powder products are listed in the powder detergents category.

Where is liquid laundry detergent used?

Household laundry: Everyday washing in the washing machine.
Hotels and guesthouses: Washing textiles. For other items, see the hotel cleaning supplies list.
Laundries: The product list is in laundry supplies.
Work clothes: Among the uses of TETİK Potash Soap + Soda Laundry Detergent: how to wash work clothes.

What to check when choosing liquid laundry detergent

Laundry colour: Use the products for whites and for colours separately, as their labels describe. For mixed loads, see can white and coloured laundry be washed together.
Washing method: If washing by hand, check that the label allows it. TETİK Potash Soap + Soda Laundry Detergent is used by hand after dissolving in warm water.
Fabric: The fabric label sets the temperature. On coloured and delicate fabrics, test the potash soap product first on a small hidden area.
Packaging: 1 KG suits the shelf, 4 KG and 5 KG suit household laundry and canister sales, and 20 KG suits heavy use.

Common mistakes

Using too much: More than the measure on the label leaves residue on laundry and makes rinsing harder.
Using two detergents together: One detergent is enough for a wash.
Mixing with other products: Do not mix detergent with bleach or other cleaning products: can cleaning products be mixed.
Washing with dishwashing liquid: Use a product made for laundry: can you wash laundry with dishwashing liquid.
The drawer and measure steps are in how to use laundry detergent.

Our products and packaging

TETİK Laundry Detergent for Whites: 4 KG (5 per case).
TETİK Laundry Detergent for Colours: 4 KG (5 per case).
TETİK Potash Soap + Soda Laundry Detergent: 1 KG (16 per case), 5 KG (4 per case), 20 KG (sold by the unit).
Tetikoğlu Kimya is a liquid laundry detergent manufacturer; we make these three products at our production facility in Istanbul İkitelli OSB.
Laundries, hotels and wholesalers can see wholesale laundry detergent; for prices use the quote form.

Prepared by: Tetikoğlu Kimya — cleaning chemicals manufacturer since 1997. When using products, always follow the instructions and warnings on the pack.