These cruelty-free, vegan laundry detergents make it easy to keep your conscience clear while you clean your clothes.
Animals used in chemical tests for household products are often forced to inhale or swallow chemicals or to endure substances being dripped into their eyes, which can cause swelling, discharge, ulceration, hemorrhaging, cloudiness, and even blindness. Rabbits—who are often the victims of such abuse because of their docile nature—and other animals used for product testing are killed after the experiments are over.
Here are 13 cruelty-free, vegan laundry detergents made by companies that don’t test on animals:
This plant-based formula is so concentrated that it was named “8X.” The smaller bottle means less plastic. We love products that are conscious of both animals and the planet.
You can’t go wrong with 64 loads and eight different scents of detergent to choose from.
This vegan and biodegradable formula contains no fragrance, dyes, or brighteners. The eco-conscious manufacturer also packages the detergent in plastic made from sugarcane.
Purchase refills so you can reuse the gorgeous bottles.
This classic soap (first made in 1948!) is available in 10 scents and will take care of more than just your laundry. Use it for dishwashing or mopping, on your face and body, and more. Following this dilution cheat sheet will make your bottle last longer.
This chemical-free detergent is available in Citrus Berry, Lavender Blossom, Vanilla Bean, and Fragrance-Free varieties.
TJ’s carries this fantastic, very affordable vegan detergent.
A round of applause is in order for this eco-friendly bottle, which uses 100 percent recycled newspaper and cardboard and 70 percent less plastic than traditional ones.
This Canadian company first started developing natural products in the 1960s to address a family member’s allergies.
This concentrated enzyme-based detergent removes dust mite waste, pet dander, mold and mildew, and pollen from all your clothing and bedding. It’s also phosphate- and dye-free detergent.
You’d think that 96 loads per 24-ounce bottle would be too good to be true, but this detergent lives up to its claims.
This formula removes body oils and perspiration from fibers that other detergents can’t touch.
Whole Foods carries a variety of vegan, eco-friendly cleaning products, including this one.
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Turn your favorite cruelty-free baking soda into washing soda, then simply mix it with grated soap and Epsom salt, and you’ll be one step closer to fresh laundry.
Vegan Laundry Detergent
1/2 cup cruelty-free baking soda (try 365 Everyday Value)
1/2 bar Dr. Bronner’s Pure-Castile Bar Soap, grated
1/2 cup cruelty-free Epsom salt (try Sky Organics)
Makes 1 1/2 cups
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