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Laundry Detergent: The Poison Hiding in Your Clothes ☠️
👕 You wash your clothes to “clean” them, but mainstream detergents do the opposite—they coat your fabrics in toxic chemicals that cling to your skin & get inhaled daily. That “fresh” scent? A synthetic cocktail of irritants, hormone disruptors & respiratory toxins
If it lingers on your clothes for days, imagine what it’s doing to your body
🚨 Toxins Hiding in Your Detergent
🛑 “Fragrance” = Hundreds of Hidden Chemicals
Companies aren’t required to disclose what’s in their scents. Phthalates, allergens & endocrine disruptors are all fair game
🛑 SLS & SLES = Skin & Lung Irritants
These foaming agents strip natural oils, cause skin irritation & can even trigger asthma
🛑 Optical Brighteners Fake Cleanliness
They don’t actually remove stains—they just coat fabric to reflect light so your clothes look cleaner than they are. Meanwhile, they irritate skin & build up in your system
🛑 Phosphates Are Bad News for You & the Planet
They help detergents break down dirt but contaminate waterways & contribute to skin allergies
🛑 Bleach: The Most Common Household Toxin
Inhalation can cause breathing issues, headaches & chemical burns. When mixed with other cleaners? Even worse
Why They Keep Selling It
Big Detergent isn’t cleaning your clothes—it’s coating them. They load up on synthetic fillers to make products cheaper, smell stronger & keep you coming back
If your detergent has a bright color, intense scent & a long list of unrecognizable ingredients, you might want to rethink what’s touching your skin 24/7
💡 Looking for a real clean? We love Zum (@IndigoWild)—a company we have no affiliation with, but they make a truly non-toxic detergent that actually works. We stick with their detergents that only contain essential oils, no fragrance. Our favorites are the Patchouli & Sea Salt detergents
If you want to keep it super simple, white vinegar is the best and doesn’t make your clothes smell vinegary. (Add a little baking soda for whites)
👕 You wash your clothes to “clean” them, but mainstream detergents do the opposite—they coat your fabrics in toxic chemicals that cling to your skin & get inhaled daily. That “fresh” scent? A synthetic cocktail of irritants, hormone disruptors & respiratory toxins
If it lingers on your clothes for days, imagine what it’s doing to your body
🚨 Toxins Hiding in Your Detergent
🛑 “Fragrance” = Hundreds of Hidden Chemicals
Companies aren’t required to disclose what’s in their scents. Phthalates, allergens & endocrine disruptors are all fair game
🛑 SLS & SLES = Skin & Lung Irritants
These foaming agents strip natural oils, cause skin irritation & can even trigger asthma
🛑 Optical Brighteners Fake Cleanliness
They don’t actually remove stains—they just coat fabric to reflect light so your clothes look cleaner than they are. Meanwhile, they irritate skin & build up in your system
🛑 Phosphates Are Bad News for You & the Planet
They help detergents break down dirt but contaminate waterways & contribute to skin allergies
🛑 Bleach: The Most Common Household Toxin
Inhalation can cause breathing issues, headaches & chemical burns. When mixed with other cleaners? Even worse
Why They Keep Selling It
Big Detergent isn’t cleaning your clothes—it’s coating them. They load up on synthetic fillers to make products cheaper, smell stronger & keep you coming back
If your detergent has a bright color, intense scent & a long list of unrecognizable ingredients, you might want to rethink what’s touching your skin 24/7
💡 Looking for a real clean? We love Zum (@IndigoWild)—a company we have no affiliation with, but they make a truly non-toxic detergent that actually works. We stick with their detergents that only contain essential oils, no fragrance. Our favorites are the Patchouli & Sea Salt detergents
If you want to keep it super simple, white vinegar is the best and doesn’t make your clothes smell vinegary. (Add a little baking soda for whites)