eco friendly laundry detergent - Stuff Parents Need

I’ve told you before about perfumes being one of the great loves of my life, yes? I actually had amassed a rather fierce collection of fragrances by my late ’20s, with the total number of bottles coming in just shy of 60.

Which I can see now is a bit much. But I was so intoxicated by those fumes, people! I couldn’t be sensible under the spell of those scents.

My collection has been carefully edited now, down to a respectable dozen. And I no longer rely on perfumes to do all the heavy lifting when it comes to producing a really nice, lasting scent. I actually like to let my laundry detergent play a supporting role, if not take the lead.

Finding the Best Laundry Detergent Scents

This can be tricky territory for an eco-friendly gal like myself. Laundry detergents can be super harsh on the environment, so you have to pay attention to what you are buying. This is one of several reasons why I enjoy using method. They have just released a line of laundry detergents that are made from naturally derived ingredients and are biodegradable and hypollergenic.

But they did NOT leave out the amazing scents! I love some of the unique blends they have created with this line, breaking away from some of the smells you have come to expect from laundry detergent.

My favorite is this one!

A “beachy” scent is definitely not unheard of with detergents, but method includes sage in this particular blend to give it a much more natural vibe, which I LOVE!

Here’s another great example of taking an expected scent in a new direction. There are lots of “fresh outdoors” scents in the laundry aisle, but how about the scent of clover? That’s a perfect choice for something fresh and clean, and yet, it’s different!

Double Duty

Another thing I like about method laundry detergent is that it can easily do double duty for you as not only your laundry detergent, but also as your stain treatment. The 4x concentrated design means that you can use a dab of the detergent directly on those stubborn stains and let it soak in for a little while before laundering as usual. I have a small laundry room, so it is important that every product in there be as useful as possible. When I can feel confident that the detergent can also treat stains, that’s a big win in my book. I also appreciate concentrated formulas because they use less packaging and they take up less space in my home.

But who am I kidding? In this case that space-saving feature just means that I’m going to buy all 4 scents. I mean…Ginger Mango?! Can you blame a girl?

Giving Laundry the “Cold” Shoulder

Have you switched over to washing your clothes on cold, yet? It’s a switch that definitely requires that you have a quality detergent, but with the right choice you can say goodbye to having to use all that extra energy to get your clothes washed. A cold wash works just find with method. You’ll save money on your energy bill if you make the switch, so give it a try! If you are nervous about trying it out, just be sure to use the detergent to pre-treat any stains. Then inspect your clothes before putting them in the dryer to see if the stains are gone. I think you’ll be happy with what you find!

Wear, Tweak, Repeat

ASOS and method have just launched a partnership to help inspire those of us out there who prefer a wardrobe that is highly flexible and very washable (Dry cleaners? PASS!). Definitely check out some of their spring 2015 wardrobe piece recommendations. I loved watching the quick video that have that showed each piece being styled in different ways!

Time to Save

So this new line sounds pretty awesome, right? Let’s make it even more awesome by cutting $3 off the price! Woo hoo! Use the code THREEFORME at checkout to save online now!

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

by Alanna Peters

This baby of mine is due in less than 2 short weeks and I’ve been busy as can be preparing the nursery and washing baby clothes. (Even though this is my second baby, it still blows my mind how TINY newborn size clothes are!!!) As I started prepping the baby laundry I realized I didn’t have any baby laundry detergent on hand. Then, out of the blue, Vaska reached out to me and voila – problem solved! I received a sample of their new Vaska Baby laundry detergent, and let me tell you, I LOVE it.

If you are unfamiliar with Vaska (like I was!), let me give you a quick introduction. Vaska was founded in Berkeley by a fashion designer who was searching for a detergent that was suitable for delicate fabrics, sensitive skin and the environment. She created this line of laundry products that are pure: they are 100% biodegradable, hypoallergenic, never tested on animals and are greywater safe. Their detergent does not contain pollutants, irritants, toxins, dyes, or binding agents which allows it to wash clean out of the fabric. Sounds pretty awesome, right?! Vaska even claims that their detergent is so pure, you could drink it (although I admit I wasn’t bold enough to put that claim to the test)! You can find out more about the company by visiting their website at www.vaskahome.com and on their Facebook page.

Vaska Baby is a new product from the company, just released in the last couple of months. It comes in the form of scent-free tablets that have no enzymes, phosphates or artificial dyes and thickeners which are often found in other leading baby detergents. The tablets leave behind no chemical residue, and my favorite part? The laundry comes out SOFT. Like, really, really soft. After the first load of laundry I figured it was a fluke so I tried it again, and then again, and again. And every time the laundry came out mind-numbingly soft. Then I thought maybe my water quality had changed so I ran a load of laundry with my usual chemical, dye, and scent-free laundry detergent, and that laundry came out totally normal. So once again I tried the Vaska, and what do you know, my clothes were impossibly soft again!

I am so in love with this detergent. Vaska Baby is my new go-to detergent for baby laundry and I can’t wait to try their regular detergent for the rest of my family! I hear they have a lovely lavender-scented version (my favorite!) that I really want to try. The Vaska product line includes Vaska Baby detergent tablets, Vaska liquid detergent (scent-free and lavender), a color-safe oxygen brightener, and a lavender-scented fabric softener. Prices range from $7.99-$12.99. If you are ready to buy some Vaska detergent for your family, check out their website to find a retail location near you. I will be purchasing the detergent at my local natural grocer or at Cost Plus World Market. (You can also find it online at drugstore.com, soap.com and vine.com.)

Also, if you are interested in trying Vaska, you might be interested in a sweepstakes that they are currently running. You could win a years worth of Vaska Perfect laundry detergent, plus a $500 Cost Plus World Market gift certificate to help create your perfect laundry room! Enter here: http://bit.ly/1hsT85M

For another chance to win, Stuff Parents Need has partnered up with Vaska to give away 2 bottles of Vaska Laundry Detergent – this ends up washing about 112 loads of laundry!

Win It: (2) 42 oz bottles of laundry detergent – winner’s choice of scent!

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