Ruth Haines
Whether you're travelling for business or pleasure, it's always good to be prepared. If you're planning on doing laundry while you're away, you'll need to know what you can and can't take on a plane. Solid laundry detergent, such as powder or pellets, is allowed in carry-on and checked bags. However, if you're bringing more than 12 oz of powder detergent, you'll need to remove it from your bag and place it in a separate bin at the security checkpoint. Liquid or gel laundry pods are also allowed in hand luggage, but they must be packed in a quart-size bag with your other toiletries.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Solid laundry detergent | Allowed in carry-on and checked bags |
| Powdered laundry detergent | Allowed in carry-on and checked bags, but must be under 12 oz |
| Liquid laundry detergent | Allowed in carry-on and checked bags, but must be under 3.4 oz |
| Laundry pods | Allowed in carry-on and checked bags, but must be under 1 oz |
What You'll Learn
- TSA officers decide what can and can't be brought onto planes in the United States
- Solid laundry detergent can be packed in carry-on or checked bags
- Powders over 12oz need to be placed in a separate bin at security
- Liquid or gel laundry pods must be packed in a quart-size bag with other toiletries
- Shampoo can be used as a laundry soap
TSA officers decide what can and can't be brought onto planes in the United States
Liquid laundry detergent is treated differently from solid detergent by the TSA. Liquid or gel laundry pods must be packed in a quart-size bag with your other toiletries if you are taking them in hand luggage. A single tide pod has less than 1 oz of liquid, so it is under the limit. However, if you are going on a longer trip, consider using solid pellets instead.
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Solid laundry detergent can be packed in carry-on or checked bags
Solid laundry detergent, such as powder or pellets, can be packed in your carry-on bag and checked bag. However, if you bring more than 12 oz of powder laundry detergent, you'll need to remove it from your bag and place it in a separate bin when going through the security checkpoint. The TSA officer will also need to be able to open your container to inspect the powder.
Laundry pellets are a better choice than powder as they do not need to be removed from your bag for additional screening. If you are taking liquid or gel laundry detergent, it must be packed in your quart-size bag alongside your other toiletries.
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Powders over 12oz need to be placed in a separate bin at security
The TSA treats liquid laundry detergent differently from solid detergent. Liquid or gel laundry pods are considered liquids and must be packed in a quart-size bag alongside your other toiletries if you are taking them in your hand luggage. Solid pellets are a better choice as they do not need to be removed from your bag for additional screening.
If you are unsure about whether you can bring laundry detergent on a plane, it is always best to check with the TSA or your local airport authority.
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Liquid or gel laundry pods must be packed in a quart-size bag with other toiletries
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) treats liquid laundry detergent differently from solid detergent. TSA officers decide what can and can't be brought onto planes in the United States.
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Shampoo can be used as a laundry soap
If you are travelling with laundry detergent, you can pack solid laundry detergent, such as powder or pellets, in your carry-on or checked bag. However, if you bring more than 12 oz of powder detergent, you will need to remove it from your bag and place it in a separate bin at the security checkpoint. Liquid or gel laundry detergent is considered a liquid by the TSA and must be packed in a quart-size bag with your other toiletries.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can bring solid laundry detergent in your carry-on bag.
Liquid laundry detergent is treated differently and must be packed in a quart-size bag alongside other toiletries.
Yes, if you bring more than 12 oz of powder laundry detergent, you'll need to place it in a separate bin at the security checkpoint.
No, solid laundry detergent does not need to be removed for additional screening.
Laundry pods are considered liquids by the TSA and must be packed in your quart-size bag.
