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Which Laundry Detergent is Non Toxic?
I shared what toxic chemicals to avoid in laundry detergent in my previous post, ‘What Toxic Chemicals To Avoid In Laundry Detergent.’ Now I want to share with you non toxic, natural laundry detergent brands I have researched. These laundry detergents do not contain toxic chemicals such as fragrance, toxic surfactants, bleach or chlorine, optical brighteners, toxic stabilizer or preservatives. They contain eco-friendly, natural ingredients that are safe. Some natural laundry detergents even use organic or certified organic ingredients.
I included an EWG (Environmental Working Group)’s rating for each laundry detergent below. When you click on the link of the rating, you will be able to see each ingredient’s toxicity rating by EWG. All of them have ingredients that are rated from A to C only. (A is the best and F is the worst) Tide Pods Laundry Detergent Ocean Mist Scent which I talked about in my previous post is rated at ‘F‘ by EWG. It includes some ingredients that are rated ‘F’ or ‘D’. Not all of the natural laundry detergents I listed have an EWG’s rating, however, you can still see their ingredients in the ingredient list I included. These natural laundry detergents are especially great for sensitive skin, some declare they are even safe for babies. Let’s take a look!
Non Toxic, Natural Laundry Detergent
Molly’s Suds Laundry Powder – Natural Laundry Detergent
Molly’s Suds Laundry Powder uses earth and plant-derived ingredients.
It is Certified Cruelty Free by Leaping Bunny.
It is also Certified Vegan.
It is formulated with only five earth-derived ingredients.
EWG rating: A
(A is the least hazardous and F is the most hazardous)
Ingredients: Sodium carbonate sourced from the Green River Basin in Wyoming, sodium bicarbonate, magnesium sulfate (heptahydrate), unrefined sea salt, and organic (Arvensis) peppermint oil.
Toxic Ingredients: All of Molly’s Suds Laundry Detergent ingredients are safe.
Rocking Green Laundry Detergent Classic Rock Formula For Normal Water
– Natural Laundry Detergent
Rockin’ Green Laundry Detergent Classic Rock Formula For Normal Water is biodegradable and non-toxic.
It has no phosphates, parabens, optical brighteners, SLS/SLES, dyes and artificial fragrances.
Clean rinsing of this detergent leaves no residue or even the scent.
This natural laundry detergent is safe for sensitive skin, kids and babies.
Their products are vegan and never tested on animals.
EWG rating: N/A
Ingredients: Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Percarbonate, Salt Cake, natural fragrance oils, biodegradable surfactant
Toxic Ingredients: No Rockin Green Laundry Detergent ingredients are toxic.
Green Shield Certified Organic Laundry Detergent – Natural Laundry Detergent
Green Shield Certified Organic Laundry Detergent is made with USDA certified organic and non toxic ingredients.
There are no harsh chemicals, dye, fragrance, GMOs or animal testing.
It is hypoallergenic and septic system safe.
Bottles made with sustainable sugar cane and 100% recyclable.
EWG rating: A
(A is the least hazardous and F is the most hazardous)
Ingredients: Water, Sapindus Mukorossi (Organic Soap Berries), Cocos Nucifera & Potassium Hydroxide* (Saponified Organic Coconut Oil), Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Xanthan Gum, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder (Organic Aloe Vera), Glycerin (Organic), Sea Salt, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum (Organic Guar Gum), Acacia Senegal (Organic Acacia) Gum
Toxic Ingredients: There are no concerning ingredients in Green Shield Organic Laundry Detergent.
Eco-Me Natural Laundry Detergent – Natural Laundry Detergent
Eco-Me Natural Laundry Detergent is perfect for those with sensitive skin.
It is free from phosphates, chlorine, formaldehyde, synthetic fragrance, sulphates, dyes or parabens.
It is greywater & septic safe.
EWG rating: A
(A is the least hazardous and F is the most hazardous)
Ingredients: Water, Coco Glucoside (Plant-derived soap), Decyl Glucoside (Plant-derived Soap), Capryl Capryl Glucoside (Plant-derived Solubilizer), Leuconostoc (Radish Root Antimicrobial), Xanthan Gum, Natural Plant Essential Oils, Glyceryl Caprylate Caprate (Vegetable-derived Thickener), Potassium Sorbate (Food-grade Preservative)
Toxic Ingredients: There are no concerning ingredients in Eco-Me Natural Laundry detergent.
Cleancult Laundry Detergent Pacs – Natural Laundry Detergent
Cleancult Laundry Detergent Pacs are made with organic ingredients. Cleancult says their green laundry detergent removes stains better than leading conventional cleaners.
They are hypoallergenic.
They are free of harmful chemicals such as 1,4 Dioxane, Phosphates, and Dyes.
EWG rating: N/A
Ingredients: Sodium Carbonate, C12-15 Pareth-2, Sodium Metasilicate, Coconut Derived Surfactant (Stain Remover)
Toxic Ingredients: There are no concerning ingredients in Cleancult Laundry Detergent.
Better Life Natural Laundry Detergent – Natural Laundry Detergent
Better Life Natural Laundry Detergent is non toxic and biodegradable.
It is safe around kids, pets and the planet.
It has never tested on animals.
It has no Sodium lauryl/laureth sulfates, Petroleum solvent, Bleach, Ethoxylates, Synthetic fragrances, Chlorine, Phosphates, Dyes, Optical brighteners.
It is made in the USA with solar energy.
EWG rating: A
(A is the least hazardous and F is the most hazardous)
Ingredients:
Purified water, Potassium cocotte, Decyl glucoside, Lauryl glucoside, Oleic acid, Citrus uranium dulcet oil, Sodium citrate, Quillaja saponaria bark extract, Glycerin (vegetable), Sodium carbonate, Citric acid, Enzyme Blend, Citrus grands peel oil, Lavandula anguvstifolia extract, Citrus bergamia oil
Toxic Ingredients: Better Life Laundry Detergent ingredients are non-toxic.
Fit Organic Lemongrass Tangerine All Natural Liquid Laundry Detergent
– Natural Laundry Detergent
Fit Organic Lemongrass Tangerine All Natural Liquid Laundry Detergent is USDA certified organic.
It is made with Organic SOAP, no synthetic chemicals.
It is safe on sensitive skin, even for baby clothes
It is extra concentrated (4x).
It has no No GMOs, synthetic detergents, polymers, 1,4-Dioxane or brighteners.
It has never tested on animals.
EWG rating: A
(A is the least hazardous and F is the most hazardous)
Ingredients: Water, organic berry saponins, organic alcohol, organic guar gum, organic glycerin, natural mineral (potassium hydroxide), organic coconut oil, organic sunflower oil, naturally fermented probiotics, organic citric acid, organic lemongrass tangerine oil, organic sweet orange oil.
Toxic Ingredients: Fit Organic Laundry Detergent ingredients are non toxic.
Eco Nuts Organic Laundry Detergent – Natural Laundry Detergent
Eco Nuts Organic Laundry Detergent is made with “nuts” that are actually dried berries from a tree that grows in the Himalayas. When agitated in water, they produce a naturally occurring surfactant called saponin, which gently cleanses laundry – an option for those sensitive to conventional laundry detergents.
It is certified USDA Organic by Oregon Tilth.
It is certified Cruelty Free by Leaping Bunny.
It has no added fragrance or no dyes.
It is non-GMO.
As Seen on TV show, Shark Tank.
EWG rating: N/A
Ingredients: proprietary Blend of sodium carbonate, sodium percarbonate, certified organic sapindus mukorossi*, natural water softeners, salt *Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth
Toxic Ingedients: Eco Nuts Organic Laundry Detergent ingredients are non-toxic.
Final Thoughts
All of these natural laundry detergents are great! My favourites are Molly’s Suds Laundry Powder, Greenshield Certified Organic Laundry Detergent and Fit Organic Laundry Detergent. I like Molly’s Suds Laundry Powder because it is formulated with only five earth-derived ingredients. I like Green Shield and Fit Organic Laundry Detergent since they use certified organic ingredients. I have been using Molly’s Suds and Green Shield laundry detergent and they wash our clothes very well with no toxic chemicals. I have been also using Rockin Green Laundry Detergent for my baby’s clothes and it also has been working very well! Eco Nuts Organic Laundry Detergent is something very interesting because it is made with “nuts” that are actually dried berries from a tree. I definitely want to give it a try one day.
If you want to know what toxic chemicals to avoid in laundry detergent, please read my previous post, ‘What Toxic Chemicals To Avoid In Laundry Detergent‘.
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