How to Create a Toxic Free Laundry Routine

A Healthier, Greener Way to Do Laundry

If you're trying to cut down on chemicals and reduce your environmental impact, your laundry routine is a great place to start. Many traditional laundry products are loaded with synthetic fragrances, optical brighteners, and harsh detergents that can irritate skin, pollute waterways, and damage fabrics over time.

At The Living Co., we believe laundry should be clean in every sense of the word, for your clothes, your skin and the planet. That’s why we’ve curated a range of safe, effective and plastic-free laundry essentials from trusted eco-friendly brands.

Why Choose Eco-Friendly Laundry Products?

1. Gentle on Sensitive Skin
Conventional laundry detergents can contain known skin irritants and endocrine disruptors. Our non-toxic options are free from sulfates, artificial fragrances and petrochemicals, making them ideal for kids, sensitive skin and anyone looking to avoid harsh ingredients.

2. Biodegradable and Grey Water Safe
Our detergents and powders are formulated to break down naturally and are septic and grey water safe — helping protect our waterways and garden ecosystems.

3. Reusable and Waste-Reducing
With options like wool dryer balls and soapberries, you can skip single-use plastics and fabric softeners altogether. It's a better clean with less packaging.

Our Top Eco Laundry Swaps

Abode Laundry Liquid & Powder

A best-seller for a reason. Abode offers high-performance laundry formulas using plant and mineral-based ingredients that are tough on stains but kind to skin. Free from phosphates, optical brighteners and synthetic fragrances, it's available in Lavender & Mint, Eucalyptus or Fragrance-Free. The liquid is ultra-concentrated for up to 80 washes per 4L bottle, a win for your wallet and the environment.

Ecologic Laundry Liquid

Infused with certified organic herbs and pure essential oils, Ecologic delivers a fresh, effective clean without the toxins. This gentle formula is ideal for sensitive skin and comes in calming scents like Lavender, Lemon & Lime and Rose Geranium.

Kin Kin Naturals Laundry Soaker & Liquid

Made in Queensland by a family-owned business, Kin Kin Naturals is one of the most affordable and effective green options available. It’s ultra concentrated, biodegradable, and safe for the whole family.

Soapberries by That Red House

One of nature’s oldest detergents, soapberries are 100% natural, waste-free and chemical-free. Just pop 5–6 in the cotton wash bag and toss it in with your laundry — they’ll clean your clothes gently and naturally for up to 5 loads per batch.

Don’t Forget These Eco Laundry Heroes

Minimal Essentials Stain Remover Bar

Tough on stains but gentle on fabrics and skin, this solid stain remover is perfect for pre-treating everything from grass to grease, without the plastic bottle.

Minimal Essentials Laundry Tonic

Give your laundry a luxurious scent boost with this all-natural laundry tonic. Just a few drops in your wash cycle or wool balls adds a plant-based fragrance, minus the synthetic perfume.

That Red House Wool Dryer Balls

Say goodbye to disposable dryer sheets. These 100% wool balls reduce drying time, soften fabrics, and help eliminate static. Pair them with the Minimal Essentials Laundry Tonic for a divine, naturally scented load.

Ready to Detox Your Laundry Routine?

Switching to eco-friendly laundry products isn’t just good for the environment, it’s better for your health, your home and your wardrobe too. With The Living Co.’s handpicked laundry range, you can create a low-tox routine that actually works.

Shop our Eco Laundry Collection now and take the next step toward a cleaner, greener home, one load at a time.