Trust me, I totally would’ve said the same thing a month ago!
But now I’m never going back. Not only do I love that my #1 pick Clean People is made with safer ingredients, but the tablet format is SO simple and convenient.
No more heavy jugs, sticky spills, or overpouring. I just toss a tablet in, and start the wash!
Seriously, laundry day has never been easier. I totally recommend trying them out, especially while the BOGO deal is going on!Most laundry detergent contains chemicals I’m trying to avoid.
This includes 1,4 dioxane (the EPA says this likely causes cancer), ethoxylated alcohols, synthetic dyes, optical brighteners, SLS/SLES, parabens, phosphates, sulfates & more. Most laundry pods even have microplastics because of the plastic capsule! Your laundry detergent gets absorbed into your body through your skin (your largest organ) so it’s important to know what’s in your laundry detergent.
I used several different laundry detergent brands at home. These are the 5 best.
TLDR: CLEAN PEOPLE Laundry Detergent Tablets came in #1 because they clean well, are 100% Plastic Free, have no 1,4 dioxane, SLS/SLES, parabens, phosphates, sulfates, synthetic dyes, and no optical brighteners! I use Clean People in my home, and I’m never going back.
1. CLEAN PEOPLE Laundry Detergent Tablets
Clean People Laundry Detergent Tablets blew us away and was our favorite laundry detergent by far, earning 5 stars ★★★★★. These tablets aren’t just 100% plastic free! They’re also effective at cleaning and eliminating odors – we washed sweaty gym clothes and kids clothes with stains. All the clothes came out fresh and clean. In other words, it works!
Clean People uses simple, effective ingredients, and doesn’t contain harsh chemicals like 1,4 dioxane, optical brighteners, sulfates, phosphates, parabens, chlorine, or synthetic dyes (that’s why it’s hypoallergenic and certified by Dermatologists).
We love that it’s 100% Plastic Free. That means you don’t have to worry about microplastics.
Finally, we love all the great reviews that Clean People has earned, including one from us!
Clean People comes in Fragrance Free and Fresh & Clean Scent. We love the Fragrance Free option but our favorite is Fresh & Clean!
This is what we recommend and use at home and thus earned the #1 spot.
UPDATE: Clean People has a BOGO Sale still live right now: Buy a 120 Pack of Laundry Tablets, get a FREE 4oz Stain Spray. This special BOGO deal is only available on their official website with code STAINBOGO. It’s not available on Amazon or anywhere else.
Thieves earned my #2 spot. Like #1 Clean People, Thieves is made from simple, effective ingredients. While Clean People is a laundry sheet, Thieves is liquid laundry. I love that it is easy to pour. Thieves offers strong cleaning power with clean ingredients and performed well on all my laundry. Thieves comes in an amazing spicy aroma
The combination of cleaning power, ingredients, and little plastic earned Thieves my #2 spot.
Seventh Generation came in 3rd place. Free & Clear is a fragrance free formula. Seventh Generation did well at cleaning and removing odors.
Seventh Generation uses simple, effective ingredients and is hypoallergenic. However, Seventh Generation’s ingredients include ingredients that we don’t like. First off, Free & Clear includes SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate) which can cause rashes and harm your skin. Additionally, the detergent includes preservatives (methylisothiazolinone and benzisothiazolinone) that are known to cause extreme allergic reactions in some people.
The plastic laundry detergent bottles are made mostly from recycled plastic which we like. But plastic laundry detergent bottles often end up in the landfill.
We loved the cleanliness. But the 1,4 dioxane & plastic bottle dropped Seventh Generation to our #3 spot.
Mrs. Myers came in 4th place. Mrs. Myers is what you think of when you think of clean Laundry Detergent. It has pleasant, garden-inspired scents, plant-derived ingredients, enzymes for cleaning, concentration (little goes a long way), and cruelty-free status. It does have methylisothiazolinone which is a potential allergen and knocked it lower on my list.
We did love the scent and cleaning power, and based on the thousands of reviews that the product has on Amazon, so did many others.
Great product! And I love their aluminum containers (aluminum is infinitely recyclable which makes it an environmentally friendly option) but it is too expensive to make it make sense.
And The Winner Is…
The winner is CLEAN PEOPLE. Simple, effective ingredients, no hidden microplastics, a powerful clean, and you can get a FREE Stain Spray when you buy a 120 Pack now. Clean People is our #1 recommendation.
#1 CLEAN PEOPLE Detergent Tablets: Buy It Here
#2 Thieves: Buy it here.
#3 Seventh Generation: Buy it here.
#4 Mrs. Myers: Buy it here.
#5 Dirty Labs: Buy it here.
Do the tablets fully dissolve? Even in cold water? Worried about residue.
Hey Susan,
Great question! Clean People tablets fully dissolve no matter what temperature the water is. I’ve never experienced any residue sticking to my clothes after!
I’ve used Clean People laundry sheets for years, and I was SO excited to see them release their new laundry tablets! Just placed an order and am looking forward to trying them.
Hi Kathy,
That’s great to hear! Same here, I had already used and loved Clean People’s laundry sheets. I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I think I love their new laundry tablets even more! Let me know what you think after you try. 🙂
I’ve used the same liquid laundry detergent my whole life. Is it really worth making a switch?
Hi Jasmine,
I get it! I was in the same boat as you for years. The biggest factor for me was the harsh ingredients found in most liquid detergents. I mean, how is it legal for 1,4-Dioxane, a known carcinogen, to be in those big brand detergents?
I feel much better knowing Clean People laundry detergent is made with ingredients that are safer for my family.
Let me know if you end up switching! I definitely recommend Clean People.
I don’t get it. What’s the hype with the laundry tablets? Just use liquid detergent like everyone else.
Trust me, I totally would’ve said the same thing a month ago!
But now I’m never going back. Not only do I love that my #1 pick Clean People is made with safer ingredients, but the tablet format is SO simple and convenient.
No more heavy jugs, sticky spills, or overpouring. I just toss a tablet in, and start the wash!
Seriously, laundry day has never been easier. I totally recommend trying them out, especially while the BOGO deal is going on!
Is the Clean People BOGO legit?
Yes! But only if you order through the Clean People website with code STAINBOGO.
I ordered the Fresh + Clean 120 pack of laundry tablets, and sure enough I got a stain spray for FREE. Doesn’t get better than that!
Love Clean People! Thanks for the great info.
Yay! Glad to hear you love Clean People too.