Fresh Laundry Concentrate (powder) 14 lb. by Shaklee is a laundry detergent that is safe for all washable fabrics and contains natural enzymes to leave clothes clean and fresh. It is free of harmful fumes and has not been tested on animals-14-lb-/p/00160). Clean People laundry detergent strips are eco-friendly, plastic-free laundry sheets that are pre-measured and easy to use. They work well and leave clothes clean with no residue. However, they are more expensive than other options. All laundry detergent contains basic formulas that include secret ingredients and mixtures to produce specific brands. Many of these ingredients can be manufactured from plants, while others are petroleum-based. The amount of each ingredient and how they are combined affect the cleaning ability of the detergent. Surfactants are one of the major components of laundry and cleaning products. They work by lifting dirt and oils off the fabric and attaching it to the water, so the dirt gets rinsed away when the water drains out of the machine. They break up stains and suspend the dirt in the water to prevent the redeposition of the dirt onto the surface. Enzymes in laundry detergent help to remove soil and stains. Bargain brands have fewer or no enzymes, which means less cleaning power.

Some natural and non-toxic laundry detergents include Branch Basics, Puracy Stain Remover, and all Fresh Clean Essentials Laundry Detergent. Branch Basics has a plant-based concentrate that uses decyl glucoside as a gentle cleanser and sodium citrate to soften water to enhance cleaning power. Puracy Stain Remover works well to remove stains but contains C10-C16 Alcohol ethoxylate. All Fresh Clean Essentials Laundry Detergent is sulfate-free and has a long-lasting fresh scent.

Tide Simply Clean and Fresh Liquid Laundry Detergent Daybreak Fresh is a popular laundry detergent that has 2x odor and stain fighting power and cleans fabrics in just one wash. It is compatible with HE and standard washing machines and has a lovely and unique fragrance. It is more expensive than other options but is highly effective.