Picking the perfect laundry detergent, using the right amount, and ensuring it is all washed out is a constant battle in our chronically ill home.
Dealing with both allergies and eczema, the wrong detergent can seriously exacerbate symptoms. That’s why the countless five-star reviews for the Clean People Laundry Sheets, available at Walmart, have renewed my hope for stress-free laundry days.
They’re simple to use without the risk of damaging your washer or your clothes, plus they take the guesswork out of doing laundry. Here’s why people love them.
Shoppers love this laundry hack to make chores easier, too, rating it an average of 4.6/5 stars across retailers, praising them not only for their effectiveness, but for their ‘wonderful scent’, convenience, and the fact that they’re a great cleaning trick to reduce plastic use at home.
If there was ever a time to switch to non-toxic laundry detergents, it's now, when allergens are more potent than ever (thanks, summer pollen).
Verified Amazon customer Lisa Skinner gave the sheets five stars, commenting, ‘I love this product! It leaves my clothes smelling clean, and the product is gentle on my skin. It is super easy to use, too – simply put a full or half sheet in the drum of your washer, then load clothes as normal. No more "gunk" in my washer or counter from sticky, messy liquid detergent, and no dyes!’
Lisa added that the detergent swap is also a great laundry organization hack to make space in laundry room ideas as the eco-friendly packaging takes up ‘next to no space at all.’
‘I also love that I can put some of the sheets in a ziploc and pack in my suitcase when traveling,’ they add.
D, a Walmart shopper, agreed, adding, ‘WOW, not only healthier, but actually does a great job. I truly had my doubts, so I did a simple test first of a glass of water in cold water to see how long it took to dissolve (I always wash in cold), and it took less than a minute; they passed the clean test too after the first wash. I have now purchased more, mostly to share and get the word out that we can be healthy and clean.’
They are certainly a laundry hack I’m lining up to try – especially as someone who is always spotting the signs I’m using the wrong amount of liquid detergent.
What to shop
If laundry sheets don’t quite work for your laundry routine, there are plenty of alternative non-toxic cleaning products to cut out toxic items lurking in your laundry room.
Environmental Working Group (EWG) Certified, these laundry pods are certified healthier for use in your home, helping to cut out toxic laundry room items.
Ecover has become a staple for many of my family members. I use it to keep eczema and acne under control, my mom uses it to help psoriasis, and my grandmother uses it to avoid setting off my grandad's breathing problems
Tide Free & Gentle is hypoallergenic, made with no irritating residues, no perfumes and no dyes.
Dryer balls are a great dryer sheet alternative that will break up and fluff up your laundry for even drying and softer bedding.
Cut out toxic dryer sheets altogether by air drying laundry on a drying rack instead. It also helps to save you money on energy bills while making your clothes last longer.
A dehumidifier positioned near air-drying clothing can speed up the drying process, reducing the risk of musty odors on clothing and mold in your home.
Your laundry room is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to creating a non-toxic home. Next, swap out your non-stick pans for the best non-toxic cookware to start detoxing your kitchen.
