Tide Free and Gentle Liquid Laundry Detergent

Of course, if something smells good and sounds good, I’m open to trying it. But if I’m being honest, most name-brand products that claim to be for sensitive skin still irritate me. I can’t even say they irritate me less, because the difference is usually minimal. If it’s a typical detergent you find at places like Walmart, Kroger, Dollar General, or Family Dollar, chances are I’ve already tried it. At this point, when my options are limited to name brands, I usually have to fall back on baby laundry detergent. Otherwise, the only products that truly work for me are ones with very few ingredients or plant-based formulas. I’ve had to spend time actually reading the ingredient lists and noticed that even when companies market their products as “for sensitive skin,” they rarely do the one thing that would make the biggest difference—limit the ingredients. They might remove one harsh chemical, but they leave several others in the formula.

I have a lot of clothing that is very delicate, made of materials like wool and silk. I always hesitate to wash these items with regular detergent because of the dyes and scents. This is the first detergent that I've felt comfortable using on my gentle clothes. I also live with a few people who have sensitivities and allergies to dyes and scents. This detergent has been a heaven sent.