Disclosure: I received 4 pounds of Molly’s Suds Laundry Powder and 3 wool drying balls from Molly’s Suds for review purposes.
After discovering the Environmental Working Group’s Guide to Healthy Cleaning earlier this year, I had been puzzled about what laundry products I should try. Especially after I discovered my trusty homemade laundry detergent recipe wasn’t so trusty – in fact, I wasn’t comfortable with using it because of its safety rating.
So when I was asked to review Molly’s Suds Laundry Powder, I happily agreed. Molly’s Suds was 1 of 12 laundry products (out of 271) to receive an A on the Guide to Healthy Cleaning. Made completely with natural ingredients – sodium bicarbonate, sodium carbonate, sea salt, magnesium sulfate, and peppermint oil – it’s safe. (To read an incredibly touching story about how and why Molly’s Suds was created by a mother, click here.) The detergent also is safe for cloth diapers and septic systems.
The powdered detergent comes with a disclaimer: “While our Laundry Powder does not have any chemicals that cause sudsing, it does get into the fibers and release build up from previous detergents and fabric softeners. It’s amazing how many toxins are stored in clothing fibers. As the build up is released, you will notice sudsing from the previous products used. It will stop after a few washes. You may also notice certain odors come out of the clothing. This is because of the synthetic musk companies use to mask odor, even fragrance free versions of detergents. It will also be released with the Molly’s Suds.”
My laundry test
While I was happy to use a product that didn’t include optical whiteners, phosphates, synthetic surfactants, sodium laurel sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate, formaldehyde, parabens, EDTA, PEG, diethanolamines, 1,4 dioxane, artificial colors or fragrances, I wondered how effective it would be.
The first thing that surprised me about Molly’s Suds was the fragrance – the detergent smells very pepperminty and fresh. While it’s not exactly a traditional fragrance for a laundry detergent, I liked it a lot.
I didn’t notice any fragrance once my laundry was fully washed and dried. I dried my laundry with my own dryer balls and three dryer balls I received from Molly’s Suds. The drying time was shortened, and by the time I folded and put my laundry away, I noticed my clothes were very clean and the softest they’ve ever been. I’m not sure if the softness is a result of the natural detergent or the dryer balls, but I’ve been very pleased.
Want to try Molly’s Suds?
I would like to keep using Molly’s Suds … and I have fantastic news for you! Molly’s Suds is giving away 4 pounds of Laundry Powder and 3 wool dryer balls to one lucky Accidentally Green reader. Enter today!
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I would try their dog shampoo :) Hope I win!
I would love to try their detergent. It sounds awesome! I use ECOS right now. I’ve never heard of Molly’s Suds. And the dryer balls may be just what I’m looking for because I wish our clothes were a little softer out of the dryer. Thanks for the contest! : )
I really want to try this out!
I currently make my own laundry detergent and use vinegar with a bit of EO for fabric softener. I haven’t yet found a non-toxic detergent that works. Might have to give this one a try.
Dog shampoo – I almost never used it on my German Shepherd, but my Cockapoo seems to need baths a lot more often!
I really want to try Molly’s Suds products. Have systemically been replacing cleaning and personal care products with “green” /natural products. Can the Molly’s Suds be used in HE machines?
Yes, Molly’s Suds can be used in HE machines! :)
I’d like to try the dryer balls too!
I would try the dog shampoo. I think it would be great for my dog!
I’d love to try the dog shampoo!! ;)
Thanks for the opportunity!
I would like to try the dog shampoo.
would love to try this!
I’d love to try the dog shampoo. Thanks for the giveaway!
I’d love to try the laundry powder! i love that its cloth diaper safe!
The price on the wool dryer balls is very reasonable. I’d love to try them!
definitely the laundry powder. it looks great
This sounds so much better than most of the laundry powders and liquids on the market. Would love to win and give it a try. Thanks for the opportunity!
I really would like some dryer balls!
The All Sport can be used as a dish soap or hand soap and even in a foaming soap dispenser!
I really like that they do not test on animals. We love all of God’s creatures!
LOVE the natural products!!
Did you already have a winner?
No … but the entry deadline is in two hours.
I’d love to try the dryer balls.
These sound great!
especially the sport clothes detergent. We could definitely use some of that around here!
Would love to also try the wool dryer balls. Thanks for the great giveaway!
Thank you so much :) I was so excited to win and look foward to trying it out :)
But I love making my own laundry detergent and I love the savings that comes by doing that! IS there a safe recipe out there for making my own.
I admit I had wondered about the safety of some of the ingredients in the Fels Naptha but had not found anyone who could answer my questions about them, so finally I just continued to use it.
Help, any recipes for me, anyone?
I found a Borax-free, Fels-Naptha-free make-your-own laundry recipe on Caleigh’s Corner: http://caleighscorner.com/blog/2013/9/8/diy-laundry-detergent-for-sensitive-skin. I have no idea how effective it is, though.