Learning how to use Tide Pods (or any other brand of laundry packet) correctly can help. They’re mess-free, require no measuring, and are easy to pop in the wash.

The program will begin with the distribution of 100 single-use laundry cards throughout the remainder of the fiscal year. "Clean clothes can contribute to better lives," Marsh said.

Laundry pods are versatile and can work with different water temperatures and cleaning cycles. However, using them in a pre-wash or very short cleaning cycle (under 15 minutes) will be a mistake.