Natural Laundry Products and Stain Removers for Families
An arsenal of effective laundry products makes it easier to battle the endless messes that come with childhood. Looking for laundry products that work hard to get the job done, without sacrificing your high standards for an eco-friendly and non-toxic home? Here is a collection of parent-tested stain removers and laundry essentials that tick all of the boxes. What's your secret weapon in the laundry room?
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Mrs. Meyer's Laundry Detergent
Kristy Pepping: If you have an infant, you know you do a lot of laundry! As they get older, you add in more sports and other outfit changes. Having a go-to laundry detergent is a must! Mrs. Meyer is 97 percent naturally-derived, DEA free and is HE compatible.
Charlie's Soap Laundry Powder
Vanessa M.: This best-selling, all natural laundry detergent is affordable too! The ultra-concentrated formula means you only need to use 1 tablespoon per load, costing you only pennies. Charlie's Soap is hypo-allergenic, safe for sensitive skin, uses all natural ingredients, and leaves behind no residue like other detergents. No brighteners, perfumes, or dyes in this detergent! Gets clothes super clean and fresh!
Concentrated Biokleen Laundry Detergent Powder
Lisa R: This awesome smelling detergent got my family through 2.5 years of cloth diapering and normal laundry needs. Just a small amount is enough to leave clothes feeling fresh and one box seems to last forever compared to other detergents I've tried. All of Biokleens products are made from plant-based materials, never tested on animals, and packaged in recyclable plastics.
Smart Sheep Wool Dryer Balls
Kelly R: Replace traditional dryer sheets and fabric softeners (which are loaded with potentially harmful chemicals) with natural wool dryer balls. Just toss them in the dryer with your laundry, and they will shorten drying time and soften laundry naturally. If you miss having scented laundry, you can apply a few drops of essential oil to the dryer balls for the last 10 minutes of drying time.
Rockin Green
Vanessa M.: Rockin Green is an eco-friendly, all natural laundry detergent that packs a punch, and is able to get the smelliest, dirtiest clothing truly clean! They offer several varieties to fit all your laundry needs, from activewear, hard water, cloth diapers, and more. Scents like Smashing Watermelons, Lavender Mint, and Sea Breeze will keep your whole family smelling fresh. Every formula is biodegradable, vegan-friendly, phosphate and paraben free, and sustainably manufactured.
NaturOli Soap Nuts
Erynn: Soap nuts (they're actually berries--Sapindus Mukorossi, to be precise) are the ultimate eco-friendly way to wash clothes. And while I wouldn't recommend them for cloth diapers or particularly dirty loads, soap nuts are a low-sudsing way to remove smells and stains.
You plop them in a muslin bag to toss in the washer, then reuse them a handful of times before discarding. You can also compost them since they're organic and natural!
Puracy Natural Laundry Stain Remover
Vanessa M.: Powered by a combination of six natural plant enzymes, Puracy Natural Laundry Stain Remover gets rid of tough stains on clothing, carpets, linens, and even cloth diapers. Busy families love this product as the natural formula is safe for dark or delicate fabrics and is vegan, non-toxic, biodegradable, and cruelty-free.
Folex Instant Carpet Cleaner
Sunshine Girl: Water-based, non-toxic and odor free, this fantastic spot remover is perfect for those pesky stains, including old, dried in stains and mystery spots/stains from energy efficient washers. Although it’s a carpet cleaner, it works instantly on all fabrics. It’s also very affordable and available at most hardware stores.
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