You'll need a variety of proper college laundry supplies when it comes to tackling that big pile of clothes. That said, most laundry items for college are cheap dorm stuff, so there's no excuse not to have them on your dorm shopping list. If you have your dorm hamper or laundry bag, next up is some detergent. Instead of lugging that big, heavy liquid detergent container, add some lighter and more manageable powdered detergent to your dorm stuff. You know when you accidentally pour out too much liquid soap (well, maybe you don't know if you haven't done laundry before!)? Such problems won't happen with this powder.
This powder will be more manageable than liquid soap, too, as it'll be easier to toss on top of your dirty clothes in your laundry basket or bag. Those liquid soap containers are too bulky and heavy! When laundry day finally rolls around, mom won't be there to assist. You'll have to rely on your dorm supplies. But if you were smart while shopping for college, you'll have all the college essentials for doing laundry. So check laundry soap off your college shopping list.