Favorite Things: My New Favorite Laundry Detergent
Elin Danielson Gambogi "Sunny Day" 1900
Growing up I remember going to people's houses or going to school and smelling the fresh laundry. I loved the laundry detergent aisle at the grocery store and longed to have laundry that was a fragrant experience.
Frugality, for many years, dictated what detergent I purchased, which was often the kind that didn't have the greatest fragrance, nor would it last. Nevertheless, through rebate apps, coupons, sales, and allowing myself a little more wiggle room in the laundry budget, I have explored the worlds of Tide and Gain. However, as much as I enjoy both of these for massive fragrant laundry experiences, I was surprised that another option has become my current favorite!
Not only is the scent amazing, but I love how my laundry feels. I have terribly hard water and I don't use fabric softener or dryer sheets, but this detergent actually does get out the dirt, the ick, the stink, and softens the laundry nicely.
Some may question my use of more mainstream detergents. I have made and used homemade laundry soap and no longer will (besides not performing well getting my clothes clean, here's why). I've also tried various "natural" or "plant based" or "eco friendly" detergents and, really, for the money, I don't feel like I get the same level of clean. We're a country family with a tree business and I clean houses. We get our clothes pretty nasty. I currently have some Seventh Generation detergent, but only use it on lightly soiled laundry because it just doesn't cut the mustard with our usual laundry needs.
Do you have a favorite detergent?
Do you love scented or unscented laundry?
Do you have a natural, or eco friendly detergent recommendation for heavily soiled laundry?
Please share in the comments!
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Some may question my use of more mainstream detergents. I have made and used homemade laundry soap and no longer will (besides not performing well getting my clothes clean, here's why). I've also tried various "natural" or "plant based" or "eco friendly" detergents and, really, for the money, I don't feel like I get the same level of clean. We're a country family with a tree business and I clean houses. We get our clothes pretty nasty. I currently have some Seventh Generation detergent, but only use it on lightly soiled laundry because it just doesn't cut the mustard with our usual laundry needs.
Do you have a favorite detergent?
Do you love scented or unscented laundry?
Do you have a natural, or eco friendly detergent recommendation for heavily soiled laundry?
Please share in the comments!
*post contains affiliate links
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