Organic Laundry Detergent buying guide

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1 Notable Organic Detergents
2 Do-It-Yourself Organic Laundry
3 Related Guides

Organic Laundry Detergent

Switching to organic laundry detergent is a great way to start living the green, healthy life. Not only is organic detergent better for your skin and clothing, but it also saves the environment from harmful contaminants. Here is a list of reasons you should make the switch today:

Traditional laundry detergents contain surfactants. These can be any number of chemicals that help water penetrate the fabric. When surfactants get wet, they release benzene, which is a toxin believed to cause cancer and certain reproductive disorders.
Many of the chemicals used to make clothing seem whiter and brighter can cause allergies over time..
Organic detergents do not contain chlorine, dyes, or perfumes that can be harmful to those with sensitive skin or allergies.
Traditional detergents contain phosphates. These chemicals are known water pollutants that have caused damage to the environment for the past 40 years by killing fish, plants, and microscopic organisms vital to the ecosystem.

Notable Organic Detergents

Seventh Generation produces widely available all-natural detergents and bleaches. Check out their website for a complete list of their products.

Maggie's Soap Nuts are about as all-natural as you can get. They are simply bags of dried Chinese Soapberry fruits, which are rich in saponin, a natural surfactant that creates a mild sudsy foam when agitated in water. The nuts are harvested on fair-trade farms as well.

Fields Organics Eco-Sensitive Laundry Detergent is a plant-based detergent that is a safe alternative to toxic cleaners.

Earth Friendly Products' Ecos Baby Liquid Laundry Soap is derived from vegetables and coconuts with the fresh smell of chamomile and lavender oils.

Do-It-Yourself Organic Laundry

For whites, use 1/4 cup of washing soda and 1/4 cup of white vinegar. This is a great substitute for bleach, which is one of the most toxic substances for the environment.
For colors, use 1/4 cup of white vinegar and 1/4 cup of salt. Salt cleans and restores colors.

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Seventh Generation produces widely available all-natural detergents and bleaches. Check out their website for a complete list of their products.	Maggie's Soap Nuts are about as all-natural as you can get. They are simply bags of dried Chinese Soapberry fruits, which are rich in saponin, a natural surfactant that creates a mild sudsy foam when agitated in water. The nuts are harvested on fair-trade farms as well.	Fields Organics Eco-Sensitive Laundry Detergent is a plant-based detergent that is a safe alternative to toxic cleaners.	Earth Friendly Products' Ecos Baby Liquid Laundry Soap is derived from vegetables and coconuts with the fresh smell of chamomile and lavender oils.