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My Laundry Sauce 🧺

23 items

Erica Ruebensam

You can find me on TikTok using these products & see my laundry room make-over! As a mom of two little boys, a dog and two cats, I need my laundry products to be effective and work WELL. No rewashing needed! Us busy moms don’t have time for that…

Sections

Detergent

Whitener & Brightener

Scent Beads

Stain Treatment

Storage Jars & Decanters

Softner

Detergent

As a mom of two little boys, a dog and two cats, I need something STRONG yet gentle to lift stains well, clean clothes thoroughly and be trustworthy time and time again.

Tide is my trusted side-kick! It cleans clothes thoroughly and is gentle for sensitive skin. Just 1-pod is enough for a large load (the packaging says differently but you really only need one).

Tide PODS Free & Gentle Laundry Detergent — 42 Ct

If you have babies or kids, you need this. There are different stages of cleaner but they all work the same, in my opinion. It smells divine and works like MAGIC on everything — and I mean EVERYTHING.

Dreft Stage 1 Newborn Baby Liquid Detergent

This one is new for me in my laundry sauce routine but I’m LOVING it. It works great from the 10 loads I have used it on so far — it takes stains and funky smells out and leaves clothes feeling and looking freshly clean. I have the lemon one currentl...

Pronounce Eco Laundry Detergent Powder, Lemon, 120 Loads

This is the BEST laundry detergent — every review says the same thing. If you have a blue-collar worker in your household — or just kids who are hard on their clothes — this is for you!

Tide Hygienic Clean Heavy 10x PODS, 25 ct

Whitener & Brightener

Everyone who comes over asks me how I can have SO MUCH white and keep it clean in a busy household like mine — here’s how!

I use this for towels, sheets and anything that needs a good, clean boost. I mix this and a box of washing soda for an extra kick.

OxiClean White Revive Laundry Whitener 5 lbs

I use this mixed in with a whole tub of oxiclean for an extra boost of clean!

ARM & HAMMER Super Washing Soda Cleaner

Easy to use in pod-form, I toss these in with my kiddos clothes and our towels for extra stain fighting power and to boost whites. They are unscented but leave clothes pleasantly clean.

Grab Green Bleach Alternative Pods, 60 Ct, Fragrance Free

Scent Beads

All the smelly smells to keep you smelly — in a good way!

My FAVORITE — it smells SO good! It helps to soften clothes and give them a nice vanilla scent — light, and not overpowering, but still enough to make your clothes smell extra clean and nice.

Downy Blends In-Wash Scent Booster Beads - Toasted Vanilla

I cannot (and probably will never) get enough of this smell. UGH! It’s so good! Baby fresh, powdery and soft…this is what I use for my kiddos clothes. I always get compliments from everyone on how GOOD my kids smell — mamas picky about smells, what c...

Dreft Blissfuls Laundry Scent Booster Beads

Stain Treatment

I’ve got two little boys & three pets — I need a good stain treatment thats good for EVERYTHING & ANYTHING.

THIS! Omg. Amazing! Gets EVERYTHING out with just a little scrubbing. I use a natural hair laundry bristle brush and we are good to GO!

Nellie's Wow Stick - Plant-Based Stain Remover

Just a little scrubbing paired with Nellie’s stain stick and BAM! Stains are gone. I keep these tucked away in a jar with my stain sticks.

3 Pcs Wood Laundry Stain Remover Brushes

I use this on my babies clothes for stains — I also use it on my couch! It works wonders and smells like a baby — I just can’t get enough and recommend it to everyone fighting the good fight against stains.

Dreft Baby Stain Remover Spray 24oz 2pk + Pen

Storage Jars & Decanters

When I redid my laundry room, I didn’t want big, bulky bottles and containers crowding my laundry room. Here’s how I keep it nice & tidy while looking aesthetically pleasing — and easy to use, of course.

I use these for dryer balls & powders. You could also use them for your pods! They are extremely versatile and pretty, too!

Anchor Hocking Heritage Hill 1 Gallon Glass Jar Set

I love these jars SO much. They are pretty and the no-slip grip on the bottom can be removed but I keep it on so they don’t slide off of my lazy susan.

1 Gallon Glass Jar with Wooden Lid 2-Pack

I use this one for my vinegar and baby detergent. I pump it straight into the washer’s specific compartments and it works wonders. No messy cups and easy to pump. I added labels to make it easy to read and aesthetic.

1 Gallon Glass Jug Laundry Detergent Pump

It looks so pretty on my counter — GOSH! Such an amazing price, too! I put my XL tide pods in here.

Better Homes & Gardens Large Glass Laundry Detergent Container with Scoop, Adult

I’m all about labels! These are amazing and have held up well for years. Definitely a must have for under $5!

Minimalist Laundry Room Labels - 10 Pack

Softner

We don’t use traditional softener in our house because of all the added chemicals — regular white vinegar works AMAZING in its place!

We don’t use traditional fabric softener in this house — we use white vinegar. It’s healthier, is extremely affordable and works GREAT. I can tell a difference when I don’t use it. I don’t use it on darks because it can cause fading, so whites and li...

365 Organic White Distilled Vinegar 64oz

Dryer Balls & Scents

We don’t use dryer sheets in our household due to all the added chemicals — dryer balls help dry clothes quicker and evenly, without the use of nasty chemicals.

We don’t use dryer sheets in our house. It’s the first thing I nixed when I had kids due to all the nasty stuff in them. I still use in-wash scents, but these work fabulous in place of dryer sheets. They help to dry clothes faster, are clean and reus...

Handy Wool Dryer Balls 2.5 Inch 6-Pack

You can’t just use any essential oil when using them for dryer ball scents so make sure they are safe and meant to be used in the dryer. This smells like fresh laundry and I use them to freshen towels and clothing.

Essential Oils Blend for Dryer Balls — Cottontail

It smells like Anthropologie! Well, that’s because they sell these candles in store and Volcano is a VERY popular scent. I use this for our sheets, blankets and linens.

Capri Blue Volcano Laundry Fragrance Oil

Laundry Sanitizers

As someone who struggles with emetophobia, I keep these on hand when sickness strikes and to also get out all the stinky odor causing bacteria in our most-used items — towels, work out gear and sheets.

If someone in my household is sick, I use THIS. As an emetophobe, I won’t sleep until I know things are clean, sanitized thoroughly and germ free. This makes me feel so much better knowing I’ve done everything I could. It works well for work out gear...

Lysol Laundry Sanitizer & Scent Booster, 90oz

I use this regularly for sheets and towels — bacteria can build up, and this cleans it all. My sheets smell fresh, and feel better!

CLOROX Laundry Sanitizer, Color Safe, 80oz, 2pk