Say Goodbye to Parabens, Phthalates, and Dyes With These Eco-Friendly Laundry Detergents

An EPA Safer Choice-certified laundry product, ECOS Hypoallergenic Laundry Detergent ($27 for two) is an all-in-one plant-powered detergent made and packaged in a carbon- and water-neutral factory that runs solely on renewable energy. Also vegan and pH-balanced, the hypoallergenic detergent is dermatologist-tested and recommended for sensitive skin types. But wait, it gets better — it has a built-in softener and can be added to any water temperature or color load, including whites.

Similar to other Mrs. Meyer's products, Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Laundry Detergent ($16) is a cruelty-free and biodegradable formula made with plant-derived cleaning ingredients with dirt- and stain-fighting enzymes sans any artificial colors, phthalates, or parabens. Choose from a variety of aromatherapy scents, all of which are infused with essential oils for a fresher, cleaner experience.

The sustainable ingredients behind Dropps Stain & Odor Detergent Pods ($15) are just as impressive and eco-friendly as the product's compostable cardboard packaging. Never tested on animals, this plant-based formula is free of optical brighteners, parabens, phosphates, and phthalates. It's safe for high-efficiency, standard, front-loading, and top-loading washing machines.

Each bag of Grab Green Stoneworks Laundry Detergent Pods ($13) includes 50 powder pods that work to eliminate odors and fight stains in the most natural and organic way. This nontoxic product is made with naturally derived ingredients, so you don't have to worry about phosphate, chlorine, or dye mixing in with your delicates. These pods can be used in both cold and hot water.

Thanks to the Ethique Flash! Laundry Bar & Stain Stick ($10), scrubbing out stubborn, caked-in stains has never been easier! Whether you have garments that need to be washed by hand or need a laundry solution you can trust while traveling or camping, the Flash! bar has your back. Plus, with its compostable packaging and biodegradable, cruelty-free, and vegan formula, it's one of the most eco-friendly laundry products on the market. For every bar purchased, three fewer plastic bottles are created and disposed of.

Tru Earth is taking a different approach to helping the environment with its zero-waste Eco-Strips Laundry Detergent ($17, originally $20). Rather than relying on pods, liquid detergent, or powder to get the job done, Tru Earth has created vegan detergent strips free of parabens, phosphates, and other harsh chemicals. These dissolvable sheets work the same way as traditional detergent, except you don't have to worry about measuring or spilling.

Described as a natural, free, and clear laundry detergent, Natural Laundry Detergent ($35) is both hypoallergenic and unscented, making it an ideal detergent for those with fragrance or skin sensitivities. The cruelty-free detergent is plant-, vegetable-, and coconut-oil-based and a natural-mineral cleanser, meaning you'll never find phosphates, sulfates, petrochemicals, animal byproducts, chlorine, perfumes, optical brighteners, or dyes on the back of the bag.

In addition to being biodegradable and hypoallergenic, Biokleen Free & Clear Laundry Powder ($22, originally $24) features a bioactive formula free of artificial fragrances, dyes, and preservatives. Made with only plant-based ingredients, this fragrance-free detergent is three times more concentrated than other detergents, promising to remove all tough stains in sight while also leaving your clothes feeling as fresh (and soft) as new.

"We do the dirty work in a cleaner way," Botanical Origin promises of their dermatologist-tested detergent. Botanical Origin Plant-Based Laundry Detergent ($14), a hypoallergenic formula, strays away from dyes, brighteners, chlorine, phosphates, and artificial preservatives and is safe for all water temperatures. Whether you prefer to wash your garments and linens by hand or in a regular or high-efficiency washer, this detergent is up for the challenge.

Specifically designed to clean and protect activewear, Hex Performance Laundry Detergent ($24) features the patented and high-performance Hex Molecule that deeply penetrates tight-knit and wicking synthetic fabrics often found in activewear. Not only does the biodegradable and eco-friendly detergent (no phosphates, dyes, or parabens) work overtime to remove sweat, germs, and bacterial odor, but it preserves and prolongs the life of your activewear by helping it stay in tip-top shape.

Say goodbye to dyes, preservatives, and synthetic fragrances with Meliora Cleaning Products Laundry Powder ($21). The septic-safe and plant-friendly detergent is made from only four ingredients — baking soda, washing soda, vegetable soap, and lavender (a certified-organic essential oil) — all of which are biodegradable.

If you're a spiller (guilty as charged!), then you need Seventh Generation Concentrated Laundry Detergent ($26 for two, originally $28) in your life. The plant-based, hypoallergenic laundry detergent boasts a powerful and fast-acting triple-enzyme formula to fight and lift stubborn and lingering stains. The EPA Safer Choice-certified detergent is also a USDA Certified Biobased Product.

Shipping and packaging are just as important to Cleancult as is making a liquid laundry detergent made solely from clean ingredients. In order to cut down on plastic waste, Cleancult Liquid Laundry Detergent ($15) is packaged in paper-based milk cartons that are carbon-neutrally shipped. As far as ingredients go, the cruelty-free brand has worked hard to develop a vegan, plant-based formula that bids ado to toxins, dyes, fragrances, and artificial brighteners. It can be used in both standard and high-efficiency washing machines.