Most of the detergents below are suitable for both top-loading and front-loading washing machines. Also, they tend to be greener and less toxic than traditional detergents, which is always a plus. If you're sensitive to a specific ingredient, definitely check the labels to ensure that those ingredients aren't in there. Green detergents are generally more gentle, but they're not perfect.
*All of the brands mentioned in this article are cruelty-free, although some are owned by a parent company that tests on animals. This is the case for Seventh Generation and Mrs. Meyers, which are cruelty-free themselves but are owned by S.C. Johnson and Unilever respectively.
1. Seventh Generation* Free And Clear (Laundry Detergent)
2. Seventh Generation* Free And Clear (Fabric Softener)
3. Scent + Dye Free Dropps (Laundry Detergent) -- These are capsules you just pop in the washer.
4. Method Fresh Clover (Laundry Detergent)
5. ECOS Magnolia & Lily (Laundry Detergent w/ Softener) -- I'm currently using this one and we purchase it from Costco. It's Leaping Bunny-certified.
6. Mrs. Meyers* Clean Day (Dryer Sheets)
7. Mrs. Meyers* Clean Day Lavender (Laundry Detergent)
8. Mrs. Meyers* Clean Day Lavender (Fabric Softener)
1. Soap Nuts (Laundry Detergent, $32.24 for 1lb) -- 100% natural detergent. I have yet to try this myself, but some people swear by these.
2. Dropps Orange Blossom Scent Booster (Fabric Softener, $28 for 6-pack) -- Abe's stocks many Dropps products.
3. Molly's Suds (Powder Laundry Detergent, $13.99) -- Leaping Bunny-certified.
4. HomeLogic Citrus Grove (Laundry Detergent, $32 for 2-pack) -- PETA-certified. Great reviews.
5. Puracy Free & Clear (Laundry Detergent, $17.99) -- Leaping Bunny-certified.
I hope these suggestions will work out for you! Have you tried any of these brands? Please leave your opinions on the comments!
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Hi there. Have you heard of Norwex cleaning products? Do you know if they are cruelty free? Thank you.
Thank you for compiling all this great info!!
There is a little typo in this sentence:
“*Brands with an asterisk are cruelty-free, but thet ́re owned by a parent company that tests on animals.” — sp. they’re 🙂
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Hi Thank you for all the information you share! It is invaluable!!!! How does Aldi Australia brands rate for cruelty free? They claim this in their website but I can’t confirm elsewhere??
Any help is much appreciated
You do not have the product line of Thrive …they say that they are cruelty free… Can you tell me whether they are or not please.
“Nature Clean” laundry detergent and fabric softener are PETA certified! 🙂
Some of the companies that are listed as cruelty free are owned by companies that aren’t, like Seventh Generation and Method). I’m trying to be more mindful when it comes to cruelty free, so I am wondering if it’s considered acceptable to still go with these companies (they are typically easier to come by/more affordable) or does the parent company have such a strong hold on them that I’m really only supporting that parent company?
Myers is owned by S.C. JOHNSON.