DETERGENT INFORMATION
This list was compiled based on feedback from our customers and suppliers. We are not detergent experts,
and this list is by no means definitive; it is intended as a resource. Since ingredient lists for detergents are not
always readily available, we erred on the side of caution and have not recommended detergents with
unknown ingredients.
Many factors can affect the way a detergent works for you: differences in water quality, washing machines,
and the ratio of water to detergent. Some detergents with additives can cause problems for one family, but
pose no issues for the next. Because of this, your safest bet is to stick with a detergent that is zero-residue. That
said, keep in mind that most detergents when used in moderation will not cause a residue problem.
Whichever detergent you choose, make sure to use a reasonable quantity. If using a zero-residue detergent,
stick to the lower end of the amount recommended on the package. Make sure your diapers are being
rinsed well in plenty of water. Consult our washing guide for more information.
PRODUCT
USEFUL INFO and/or WHY NOT RECOMMENDED
2x Ultra Sunlight
365 Everyday Value Organic
Laundry Detergent
7th Generation liquid, Baby
7th Generation powder
7th Generation Free & Clear
7th Generation Delicate Care
Ace Powder
AJAX All-Purpose powder
All Free and Clear
All Baby
All w/stain lifters
Allen’s Naturally liquid
Allen’s Naturally powder
Arm & Hammer liquid laundry
detergent essentials
Arm & Hammer Fabric Care
Arm & Hammer Sensitive Skin
Perfume Free and Dye Free
Atsko Sensi-Clean
Atsko Sport-Wash
Attitude Fragrance Free
BabyGanics
Bi-O-Kleen All Temperature
liquid/powder
Bi-O-Kleen laundry liquid
NO
MAYBE
Bi-O-Kleen Premium Plus All
Temperature Powder
Bio-Vert Laundry Detergent
Bio-Vert HE Laundry Detergent
Bio-Vert Natural Unscented Laundry
Detergent
Bio-Vert Powder Stain Remover
Bo Bébé Ultra Baby
Cheer/Cheer Free
Charlie’s Soap
NO
MAYBE
MAYBE
MAYBE
YES
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
YES
MAYBE
MAYBE
Brighteners
Contains sodium bicarbonate*; contains soap nuts, which
are known to leave residues with some water types
Brighteners
Anti-allergens/brighteners
Brighteners
Full of extra ingredients
Contains sodium bicarbonate*
There are natural oils. Should be fine if used in moderation.
NO
NO
Full of extra ingredients.
Brighteners
YES
YES
MAYBE
MAYBE
MAYBE
Confirmed zero residue by the manufacturer
Confirmed zero residue by the manufacturer
Complete ingredient list unavailable
Contains additives, including enzymes and fragrance.
Reports of repellency issues with pocket diapers - perhaps
caused by natural extracts or degreasers.
Reports of repellency issues with pocket diapers – perhaps
caused by natural extracts or degreasers.
MAYBE
MAYBE
MAYBE
YES
YES
YES
NO
YES
Low additive oxygen bleach
Brighteners
The liquid leaves zero residue and is cost effective. The
powder has not been tested.
Claudia’s Choices
Clorox Greenworks
Country Save Liquid
Country Save Powder
Dapple Fragrance-Free Baby
Laundry Detergent
Down East Liquid Laundry Detergent
Dreft
Earth Friendly Products Baby
Hypoallergenic
Earth Matters Laundry Detergent 3x
High Efficiency
Ecos Free & Clear
Ecos w/ soy softener
Ecover
Envirorite
Era
Fab
Forever New Fabric Care Variance
Fresh Start
Gain w/bleach
GroVia Tiny Bubbles
Honest Co. Detergent
Ivory Snow liquid/powder
Jewel Ultra Original
KIND Laundry Detergent
Kirklands Signature
Laundry Tarts
Legacy of Clean: Delicate Fine
Lemieux
Lulu’s Glamour Wash
Method
Mountain Green Ultra, Skin Sensitive,
Baby
Mountain Green Baby Free & Clear
Mrs. Meyer’s
Nature Clean Regular
Nature Clean 3x Concentrate
Nellie’s All Natural Laundry Soda
Nellie’s All Natural Oxygen
Brightener
Norwex Ultra Power Plus Laundry
Detergent
Omaiki
Oxyboost
Oxi-clean
Oxi-Prime powder
La Parisienne – Delicate Care ; Dye
& Perfume Free
Planet Delicate Laundry Wash,
Hypo-allergenic
Planet Ultra Laundry Detergent
(liquid)
Planet Ultra Powdered Laundry
Detergent
Presidents Choice 2x Ultra
YES
NO
MAYBE
YES
MAYBE
YES
NO
NO
Zero residue
Has not been tested for use with diapers
Certified residue-free by manufacturer
Brighteners
Soy Softener
MAYBE
MAYBE
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
YES
NO
NO
YES
YES
NO
NO
MAYBE
NO
MAYBE
NO
NO
MAYBE
NO
MAYBE
YES
NO
YES
MAYBE
YES
YES
Some reports of residues in hard water conditions
Fabric softener
Some reports of residues
Complete ingredient list unavailable
Brighteners
Complete ingredient list unavailable
Complete ingredient list unavailable
May contain fabric softeners
Brighteners
Contains sodium bicarbonate*
Soaps and brighteners
Oily softener could leave residue
Contains sodium bicarbonate*
Brighteners
Recommended by many users but does contain natural oils
Powder and liquid are OK
Contains sodium bicarbonate*
MAYBE
MAYBE
YES
NO
MAYBE
YES
Complete ingredient list unavailable
Oxygenated bleach with no other additives
Complete ingredient list unavailable
Has oxygenated bleach in formula
MAYBE
Recommended by many, but no evidence that it is residuefree
YES
YES
NO
Presidents Choice Green Coldwater
Purex, Purex Free & Clear, Purex
Baby
Rockin’ Green Cloth Diaper
Detergent
Ruby Moon Cloth Diaper Detergent
SA8
SA8 Bioquest Concentrated
Savon de Marseilles
Sears Ultra Concentrated, powder
Selestial Soap Soft Bottoms
Shaklee liquid
Simply Clean
Soap Nuts
NO
NO
Souris Verte
Sun, Sun Free
Sunday’s Wash Diaper/Nursery Wash
MAYBE
NO
MAYBE
Sunlight Sensitive
Target Baby, powder
Tide
Tide Free (Tide Nature)
Trader Joe’s Cleanliness Next to
Godliness
Watkins Laundry Detergent (powder)
Watkins Laundry Detergent (liquid)
Wisk, Wisk Free Clear
Wonder Wash
Woolite
XTRA
Zum Clean
NO
NO
NO
YES
NO
Complete ingredient list unavailable
Brighteners
YES
MAYBE
NO
NO
NO
NO
YES
NO
NO
NO
YES
NO
NO
YES
MAYBE
NO
NO
Contains sodium bicarbonate*
Brighteners
Soaps and brighteners
Soaps can leave a residue that causes leaks
Brighteners
Not enough information available; is known to leave residues
with some water types
Complete ingredient list unavailable
Brighteners
Contains sodium borate, which can cause problems with
bamboo fabrics
Brighteners
Brighteners
Brighteners, soy
Soy based fabric softeners
Brighteners
Complete ingredient list unavailable
Brighteners
* Bummis distributes Tots Bots products in North America. Tots Bots does not recommend the use of sodium
bicarbonate (baking soda) on products made of rayon from bamboo. Use of sodium bicarbonate on its
own or as an ingredient in a detergent may void the Tots Bots warranty.
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