I bought several of both the liquid and packet Tide Stain Release at CVS awhile back whenever they had that sale and all free with coupons. I haven't really noticed a difference. Also I was kind of worried about the plastic dissolving on the packets before I started my wash. I kept on debating with myself and wondered if it would not work and gunk up my machine. I finally cut it open lol. Anyone else worry about that or was I just a weirdo?