Laundry Detergent

Products for washing clothing and linens. Residues remain in fabric after washing, meaning continuous skin contact throughout the day and night.

Why It Matters

Detergent residues stay in clothing that contacts your skin all day. Scented products release VOCs into home air. Greywater carries ingredients to water systems.

Chemicals of Concern in This Product

Phthalates

A group of chemicals used to make plastics more flexible and harder to break. Also used as...

High Risk

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)

A surfactant and foaming agent found in many cleaning and personal care products. Creates the...

Low Risk

Ingredient Red Flags

Watch for these on ingredient labels:

  • Fragrance/Parfum
  • Optical brighteners
  • 1,4-Dioxane (contamination)
  • Nonylphenol ethoxylates

What to Look For

  • ✓Fragrance-free formulations
  • ✓Plant-based surfactants
  • ✓Concentrated formulas (less packaging waste)

Finding Safer Options

Fragrance-free detergents from brands like Seventh Generation, Molly's Suds, or ECOS. Consider soap nuts or laundry strips for minimal ingredients.

Certifications to Look For

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