Detergent is detergent, right?
We thought they were all the same until our staff started doing some research on the big and small brands with cult followings.
We know there are a lot of other important things to be worrying about right now rather than laundry detergents and comparing and contrasting detergents may seem mundane, so we decided to do some research for you.
Based on research and reviews, we wanted to look at these top favorites to figure out which was the best: MyGreenFills, Seventh Generation, and Tide.
Here are our findings:
MyGreenFills
This small green company offers something different: refills. They're an online retailer, so you get your first jugs of laundry wash delivered to your door. Then sign up for refills, so you're not producing more plastic bottles, plus it saves you a trip to the grocery store. We loved the idea, and the fact that they also boast potent formulas - their scented and unscented options, toxin-free laundry detergent (they call it "wash") only costs $0.14 per load compared to around $0.30 for big-name detergents. Affordable, green, and high efficiency - we love it!
Tide
Everyone knows the classic orange jug and has used it at some point, but when we started digging into the actual product, we were overwhelmed. There are so many different versions! With high-efficiency versions, greener versions, gentler versions, etc., we doubted the original was the best. Similar to the green Gain jug, there were too many options for us to give the brand a fair assessment. This is the most basic detergent.
One of our staffers is also freaked out by the blue - why is it so, so blue? The artificial dye isn't necessary at all. We did some research and found out that companies use a blue dye to trick consumers into thinking their whites & colors are brighter....sadly they're not.
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Seventh Generation
One of the most well-known green cleaning companies, Seventh Generation has a line of laundry detergents that are free of dyes and synthetic fragrances. They have regular versions in scents like citrus and lavender, and highly concentrated versions that boast 66 loads per 23 oz. bottle. The bottle is also made from recycled plastic!
If you want a scent, they offer a scented formula that is not overpowering, yet perfectly pronounced by plant and essential oils.
Overall Verdict
Out of all the laundry detergent, we're loving the MyGreenFills Laundry Wash. It's high-quality and concentrated with no toxins, and is a lot more affordable than most other green options. Honestly, we didn't miss that "laundry smell" we'd grown up with - the unscented wash just made everything smell fresh and clean, and if we wanted more, the essential oil blends are absolutely lovely (those of us who prefer scented wash were pleased that it smelled so lovely without being overpowering).
Even though they don't have the name recognition of Tide or even Seventh Generation, we found that we actually preferred a smaller company - their customer reviews are excellent and with such a wide range of products, we're excited to try everything.
Their refill program is so convenient to get delivered right to your doorstep. Plus, their detergent really cleans, unlike a lot of other "green cleaners" in the space. This green company has something for everything: they offer hand soap, all-purpose cleaners, wood cleaners, essential oils, wool dryer balls, laundry wash and SO much more, all without parabens, toxins, or fragrances. Cleaning products have never been more important, and these ones are good for our homes and our planet.
We'd recommend MyGreenFills for anyone who wants affordable, green, high-efficiency laundry products delivered straight to their door!
