Top Six Eco-Friendly Laundry Detergents

I am a big supporter of protecting the environment. Whenever I can, I get products that are eco-friendly as my way to truly live my belief. For a detergent to be considered eco-friendly, it must be made with renewable resources like naturally softened water, are biodegradable, and has no artificial fragrances or dyes. I have used some brands of eco-friendly laundry detergents and below am my review of my top 6 green-cleaning products.

Purex Natural Elements: Purex Natural Elements is a natural detergent whose scents come from natural fragrance extracts. You will spend about the same or less money on Purex natural Elements as you would on other regular brand detergents, but you will get a lot of benefit from Purex that other lack. For instance, Purex Natural Elements is made with 100% natural cleaning ingredients that come from renewable sources. It is biodegradable formula, which means that all ingredients breakdown easily and become one with nature. Its bottle can be recycled; it is hypoallergenic and has no dye. See them online at http://www.purexsavesgreen.com

Ecover Ecological Laundry Powder or Laundry Wash: Great for your colors and whites, Ecover Laundry Wash and Laundry Powder are environmentally friendly products that offer both personal and environmental advantages. They are made of plant based ingredients that quickly and completely biodegrade, having little or no effect on marine life. The company does not test their products on animals, and their fresh fragrances come from the plant ingredients found in their products. They have detergents that are nontoxic and safe for delicate washes. Based in Belgium, Ecover is an ecological cleaners' company that was started in 1980. Its aim had been and continues to be the production of ecological cleaning products. You can find their products at Whole Foods stores and other natural food stores throughout the United States. You can visit them online for more information at www.ecover.com or call 800-449-4925.

OXY-PRIME Powdered Laundry Detergent by Natural Choices Home Safe Products: Oxy-Prime laundry detergent is made with of Oxy-Boost Oxygen Bleach destainer and deodorizer to clean and remove stains from your laundry. This product is safe and works for all water temperature and washing cycle. It has no harmful ingredient like phosphates. It dissolves and biodegrades with no harmful leftovers on your clothes or the environment. The company called NATURAL CHOICES offer quality household cleaning products that are eco-friendly and get the washing do to your satisfaction. You can place your order online at www.oxyboost.com or call 866-699-2667

Sun & Earth Deep Cleaning Laundry Detergent: Sun and Earth's Deep Cleaning Formula Laundry Detergent works excellently on removing laundry stains, odors, and dirt. Made with plant, fruits, and vegetable oils that are nontoxic, their cleaning formula is hypoallergenic, biodegradable, dye-free, and has no petro-chemicals. Their detergent and washing products are safe for washing babies and children clothes, and are great for washing for people with severe sensitive skin. You can get more information by going online at www.sunandearth.com or call 800-596-7233

Seventh Generation Natural Powdered Laundry and Natural Liquid Laundry: seventh Generation is one of the world's leading companies committed creating authentic and environmentally safe products. Their Natural powder and Liquid Laundry detergents are made with natural ingredients harvested from nature. Based in Burlington Vermont, Seventh Generation is one of America's leading companies that are socially aware and responsible for creating products that are kind to the ecosystem. To find a store that sells their products, visit them online at www.seventhgeneration.com or call 800.456.1191

MelaPower HE, by Melaleuca, The Wellness Company: I have personally enjoyed using Melaleuca products which are safe for your home and the environment. The MelaPower He, where HE stands for High Efficiency, is a liquid detergent formulated for front-loading high efficiency washers. It is ecological safe and saves you money, as it is six times more concentrated than regular brand name detergents. It is biodegradable, has no alkaline that causes irritation, and is made with no bleach. It is made with Rinse Guard that keeps stains away from resettling on your fabrics during rinse cycle. You can order from this Idaho Falls company online by visiting www.melaleuca.com or http://www.saferforyourhome.com/mela_power.htm . You can also call them at 800-282-3000