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crazycatlady

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2. Years ago I tried an 'organic' laundry detergent

Reply to Omaha Steve (Original post)

Tue Dec 12, 2017, 11:53 AM

Dec 2017

IIRC it was Trader Joe's brand.

I was not happy with it. I've noticed that it got the clothes clean but did not remove the odors (for example a smelly pair of socks was visibly clean but still smelled like feet) even when I added baking soda to the load.

If someone could find an effective green detergent (preferably unscented) that gets clothes clean and removes odors, please let me know. Right now I'm using Arm and Hammer (good sale on them at the grocery store).

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Is it responsible to use plant-based liquid laundry detergent like coconut oil? [View all] Omaha Steve Dec 2017 OP

Nope. There are many detergents that are WhiteTara Dec 2017 #1

Years ago I tried an 'organic' laundry detergent crazycatlady Dec 2017 #2

I don't know of good detergents for the environment that work well, but I learned something TexasProgresive Dec 2017 #3

I use vinegar a LOT for lots of things. dixiegrrrrl Dec 2017 #5

If you use my tip- don't put it in with the detergent which is base and will be neutralized TexasProgresive Dec 2017 #6

Mr. Dixie just reminded me... dixiegrrrrl Dec 2017 #8

Great example Omaha Steve Dec 2017 #13

Borax is like magic for dog bedding and smelly socks... hunter Dec 2017 #10

Pre soak the difficult cloths in water with a small amount of white vinegar and regular bath soap in Blue_true Dec 2017 #12

Method brand detergent is relatively benign and works well... Rollo Dec 2017 #4

We have used Method, Green Works, Mrs Meyers, Dr Bronner's, etc in the past with great results Omaha Steve Dec 2017 #7

Yes, it is. BannonsLiver Dec 2017 #9

I recommend Bio-Green Clean burrowowl Dec 2017 #11