Although laundry detergents may smell great and remove stains, they can cause skin problems. They can dry out your skin and cause itching. To make matters worse, most commercial detergents contain toxic chemicals that can cause environmental contamination.
This is why it’s important to be selective when finding a soap to wash your clothes. There are many options available that are free from common allergens and toxic chemical, and can still remove stains as well as those of their more poisonous counterparts. This list will help guide you in choosing the best one.
1. Sheets Laundry Club Laundry sheet
Sheets Laundry Club Laundry sheets/Amazon.com
These laundry sheets are dye-free and artificial brightener-free and come in an eco-friendly package. They are also vegan. Sheets Laundry Club Laundry sheet are made without ingredients that cause skin irritation and don’t contain any phosphates, bleach, or parabens. 50 sheets will run you $50 $16.65.
2. Earth Breeze Laundry Detergent Sheets
Earth Breeze Laundry Detergent Sheets/Amazon.com
These sheets are hypoallergenic, chemical-free and paraben-free as well as phosphate-free. The box also takes up very little space and doesn’t use plastic in its packaging. 60 sheets Earth Breeze Laundry Detergent SheetsWhat will it cost you? $15.99.
Madelyn Pattison says “Love these! These are so easy to use and take up less space. Plus, they come in an eco-friendly packaging! Can’t wait to order more.”
3. Biokleen Natural laundry detergent
Biokleen Natural Laundry detergent/Amazon.com
This plant-based liquid detergent is completely free of artificial dyes and fragrances as well as phosphates and other toxic chemicals. It’s also not tested on animals and it’s packaged in recycled materials. 64 loads Biokleen Natural laundry detergentFor $9.99.
K Wieland says “This detergent packs a real punch in a small package! I have a puppy who isn’t fully housebroken yet, and can’t believe how beautifully one capful cleans a double-sized load of smelly pee pads in a high-efficiency machine! Of course, a small amount of this detergent works wonders with regular human laundry, too:) This is the best detergent I have ever used—and I love the eco-friendly packaging!”
4. Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Liquid Laundry Detergent
Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Liquid Laundry Detergent/Amazon.com
This concentrated liquid formula is non-toxic and biodegradable. It’s infused with lavender and has specific enzymes for fighting stains. Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Liquid Laundry DetergentCosts $15.98.
Tonya McLouth says “I’ve been using Mrs. Meyers products for four years now, and this particular laundry detergent for three years. I love it, and not just for use on my toddler’s clothing and bedding. It removes 97% stains, smells great, and only a small amount is needed. It lasts for 2 to 3 months in our home. Excellent product!!”
5. Tru Earth Eco-Strips laundry detergent
Tru Earth Eco Strips Laundry Detergent/Amazon.com
These eco-strips can be used to clean your clothes. They are also paraben-free, non-phosphate, and vegan. The compostable packaging helps to reduce carbon emissions and clean loads with a fraction the amount of detergents. This is the compostable packaging. Tru Earth Eco-Strips laundry detergentCosts $16.95.
Julie Gilman says “Work great and what a savings on plastic and transportation costs. This is the only laundry detergent I use now.”
6. Seventh Generation Concentrated Laundry detergent
Seventh Generation Concentrated Laundry detergent/Amazon.com
This formula has multiple enzymes that are especially effective against stains. It is also free from fragrances, phosphate, as well as gluten. It’s also hypoallergenic and very efficient. Seventh Generation Concentrated Laundry detergentCosts $13.99.
Candis Duke says “I am extremely sensitive to many many things. I was allergic to my previous clear washing machine soap. I tried many other soaps before I finally settled on this one. Everyone is different and I don’t really know if one product is better than the other overall. I found this product to be effective. So it’s definitely worth a try if you have sensitivities.”
7. Miracle Made Liquidless Washing Detergent Sheets
Miracle Made Liquidless Washing Detergent Sheets/Amazon.com
Its compact size makes it ideal for travel. It’s also free of dyes, fragrances, animal products, bleach, and parabens. Miracle Made Liquidless Washing Detergent SheetsCost $10.95.
Chantal says “I hate those big plastic containers of detergent and fabric softener. This is a good alternative for detergent.”
8. Eco Me Laundry Detergent
Eco Me Laundry Detergent/Amazon.com
This detergent is made in America. It has a lavender fragrance. It’s free of chemicals, sulfates and it’s not tested on animals. It’s made with natural ingredients that are safe for everyone, including pets. Eco Me Laundry DetergentCosts $14.44.
Diane says “Really great concentrated clothing soap! Use it on delicate and everyday clothing. Excellent value!!”
9. Grab Green Stoneworks Natural Laundry Powder Pods
Grab Green Stoneworks Natural Laundry Powder Pods/Amazon.com
These pods are infused in oak tree scent! They’re free of phosphates, chlorine, and dyes. They have excellent cleaning power and help to end odors. Grab Green Stoneworks Natural Laundry Powder PodsCost $12.99.
Green says “I almost don’t want to say how great this product is, since I want it to stay in stock. This scent is great. It’s light and not too strong. I haven’t had any problems with the detergent pods in my washer. I have not seen any residue on clothes. I will be buying this again and I hopefully I never have to buy another brand ever again.”
10. Squares of ECOS Liquidless Laundry detergent
ECOS Liquidless laundry detergent squares/Amazon.com
Here you’ll get a pack of two squares made from recyclable packaging. A dermatologist tested the formula to ensure it was hypoallergenic. It doesn’t contain any dyes, brighteners, parabens, or phosphates. Squares of ECOS Liquidless Laundry detergentCost $19.01.
L. Creed says “I just received these a week or so ago, but I do two loads of laundry a day, and so far I have been very pleased. They are lighter and more sustainable than plastic packaging, which is why I love them. They have so far been fragrance-free. I use two sheets for large loads and one sheet for small loads and my clothes are getting clean.”
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