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Non-Toxic Laundry Essentials 🧺
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Discover safer laundry options that help reduce exposure to harsh chemicals! Perfect for families, babies, sensitive skin, and anyone creating a cleaner home.
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Laundry Detergent
 
Wool Dryer Balls + Dryer Sheets
 
Stain Removers
 
Bleach Alternatives/ Oxy Boost
 
Laundry Brushes

Laundry Detergent

There are so many safer options for laundry detergent. This is one of the most important non toxic swaps you can make. Think about how long you are in your clothes for.. What they are washed in really matters.

 
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Laundry Detergent Full Bottle in Unscented
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Melrose Place Dedtergent
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This is my go to. I have repurchased this over 5 times at this point.
Branch Basics Fragrance-Free Laundry Detergent Powder - 1.5lbs: Resealable Bag, Sensitive Formula, 45 Uses
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I find this one to be similar to the branch basics and I like that it comes in tablet. I don't feel like I am using too much or too little.
Blueland Unscented Free & Clear HE Deep Cleaning Concentrated Laundry Detergent Tablets 42 Pacs: Resealable Bag, Dermatologist Tested
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The firs non toxic laundry brand I used and still an essential in my house.
Molly's Suds Unscented HE Deep Cleaning Laundry Detergent Powder 70 Loads - 47oz: Resealable Bag, Sensitive Formula, Phosphate-Free
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I like that they have scented options that do not use synthetic fragrances. not too overwhelming.
Molly's Suds Liquid Laundry Detergents 90 Loads - Ocean Mist - 46 fl oz: Sensitive, High Efficiency, Vegan Formula
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A good basic clean liquid option.
Clean People Liquid Laundry Detergent - Recyclable Packaging, Stain Fighting - Ultra Concentrated, Fresh & Clean - Laundry Soap 100 Loads
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Love this bottle and it lasts so long.
Safely Everyday Liquid Laundry Detergent, Calm Scent, 64 fl oz, 80 Loads
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Anything from this brand is going to be safe for your family and WORK!!
ATTITUDE Natural Liquid Laundry Detergent, Gentle Laundry Soap, Vegan and Cruelty-Free, Wildflowers, 35.5 Fl Oz, 35 Loads (42032)
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This starter pack is a great place to get going if you are newer to non toxic brands.
Truly Free Laundry Wash Detergent for Sensitive Skin, Gentle & Safe for Baby Clothes | Plant-Based, Natural Ingredients | Unscented | Include 1 Refillable Bottle (150 Loads) - Walmart.com
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Another solid powder option. I like this one for my linens.
Aunt Fannie's Powder Laundry Detergent, 70 Loads
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Another brand that is doing really cool things in the non toxic space.
Dirty Labs Signature Scent Bio-Liquid Detergent 80 Loads
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This brand feels so luxurious. Doesn't feel like your typical non toxic brand.
Dedtergent Xtra Milk
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Wool Dryer Balls + Dryer Sheets

My favorite dryer sheet alternatives. These tackle static and wrinkles!

 
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No need to use dryer sheets. These can be used again and again.
Casafield Wool Dryer Balls (Set of 6), 100% New Zealand Wool, Extra Large Organic Dryer Balls
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Reduce static, wrinkles, drying time. no toxic chemicals like traditional dryer sheet.s
Plantlife 6 Wool Dryer Balls - Reusable, Natural Fabric Softener, Reduces Wrinkles, Saves Drying Time - Unscented Wool Dryer Balls, 6-Pack
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I like to use a fragrance free detergent and then use one of these in the dryer for a little scent.
DedCool Dryer Sheets Xtra Milk 40 Ct Vegan
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A nice unscented option if you aren't into the wool dryer balls.
Molly's Suds Fabric Softener Dryer Sheets Sensitive Skin Unscented 120
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Plant based and softens my clothes
The Clean People Fabric Softener Sheets, 240 Pack
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Stain Removers

You can still get out stains without using harsh chemicals. These 5 options have worked really well for me. Especially for hard to get out stains on my toddlers clothes.

 
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I like this one so much that I carry a small one in my bag.
Branch Basics Fragrance-Free Stain Remover - 16 fl oz: Paraben-Free, Sulfate-Free, Multi-Surface Spray Bottle
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Super effective for hard to get out stains.
Puracy Stain Remover, Travel and Laundry Stain Cleaner for Clothes, Baby Essentials, Kids Stains, Oil and Fabric Spot Cleaner, 48 fl oz - Walmart.com
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Use this on my toddlers clothes often.
Molly's Suds Stain Remover Spray, Gentle Formula for Baby and Pet Stains, Fragrance Free, 16 fl oz
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This one is lightly scented and EWG certified.
Attitude Laundry Stain Remover, Citrus Zest, 27 Oz
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A great basic stain spray to have on hand for daily use.
Clean People Stain Remover Spray - Natural Plant & Mineral-Based Ingredients - Non-Toxic Laundry Spot Treatment for Food, Pet & Baby Stains - Boosted with Enzymes - Fabric Safe - 16oz
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Bleach Alternatives/ Oxy Boost

There is another option besides bleach to keep your whites white! 

 
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A clean version of oxy clean. Super powerful at keeping my whites white!
Molly's Suds Oxygen Whitener - Lemon - 41oz: Bleach Alternative, Sensitive Formula, Dye-Free
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Great at brightening! Works on colors too!
The Clean People Oxygen Brightener Stain Remover 41oz
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Plant based, eco friendly and a great whitener option!
Truly Free OxyBoost Oxygen Whitener & Stain Remover Powder - Pack of 2
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Dirty Labs Bio Enzyme Laundry Booster 48 Loads
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Laundry Brushes

Boar bristle laundry brushes paired with a stain remover are the ultimate hack for getting stains out of clothes.

 
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A boar bristle brush really helps when combined with a stain remover.
TAKAVU Boar Bristle Laundry Stain Brush Set (2pcs), Gentle Spot Scrubber for Delicate Clothes
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I like that this set comes with two sizes. One is great for larger items.
TAKAVU Boar Bristle Laundry Stain Brush Set (2pcs), Gentle Spot Scrubber for Delicate Clothes
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