Laundry Detergent
Liquid laundry detergent follows the 3.4 oz carry-on liquids rule; pods and powder are solid and unrestricted.
Carry-on
Allowed with conditions
Checked
Allowed
Carry-on details
It depends on the form. Liquid laundry detergent counts as a liquid under the 3-1-1 rule — each carry-on container must hold 3.4 oz (100 mL) or less. Laundry pods and powdered detergent are solid, with no liquid restriction at all, and can be packed freely in carry-on.
Checked-bag details
Allowed. Any form of laundry detergent — liquid, pods, or powder — has no size restriction in checked baggage.
Quantity limit
100 ml (per container)
Special instructions
If you're trying to avoid the liquids-bag hassle entirely, pods or powder are the simplest carry-on option.
Related rules
FAQ
- Are laundry pods treated as a liquid?
- No. Laundry pods and powdered detergent are solid and have no liquids-rule restriction, unlike liquid detergent, which must be 3.4 oz or less in carry-on.
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Source: TSA — What Can I Bring? · Last verified: 2026-08-02
Final decision rests with the security officer at the checkpoint.