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When it comes to laundry, your detergent might not be as clean as you think. Most detergents are made with dyes, perfumes, and chemicals that aren’t doing the environment any favors.

Luckily, lots of brands are cleaning up their act (and your clothes). Check out the best eco-friendly laundry detergents below.

Dropps Laundry Detergent Pods $16

These powerful pods are made for sensitive skin and feature a biodegradable casing.


Tru Earth Eco-Strip Laundry Detergent $12.95

The highly concentrated, vegan strips are an almost no-waste solution to cleaning your clothes.


Molly’s Suds All Sport Athletic Laundry Detergent $12.99

Sometimes our workout clothes need a bit more help to feel and smell fresh. This wash is made specifically for synthetic fabric with non-toxic, food-grade ingredients.


Grab Green Stoneworks Laundry Detergent Pods $9.55

Lightly scented with essential oils, these pods are filled with powdered detergent free of sulfates, parabens, and phthalates.


Branch Basics Oxygen Boost $10

Get your colors brighter and whites whiter the natural way thanks to this boost that contains absolutely no bleach or ammonia.


Thieves Essential Oil-Infused Laundry Soap $45

You’ll think you just walked out of a lemon grove after you wash your clothes with this detergent that’s gentle enough for both washing machines and hand washing.


The Honest Company Fabric Softener $9.95

Most fabric softeners are filled with tons of chemicals, but this version is derived from plant-based ingredients to provide a hypoallergenic, biodegradable solution to stiff fabrics and static.

xx, The FabFitFun Team

Looking for other ways to be more eco-friendly? Here are seven simple ways to live more sustainably.