Top 5 Eco Laundry Detergents

We can listen to experts rattle off the merits of this product or that product till they’re blue in the face.  But what about the real people?  Here are the top five laundry detergents being used right now by folks just like you.  The Huddle has spoken.

As of July 1, 2008...

1.  Biokleen Laundry Liquid

Average user rating - 4.5 stars

What people are saying:

"I have used this laundry soap for about 2 months now. I can tell you it is well worth the money....Gets the toughest stains out everytime. It also has a very pleasant smell and I do not get a headache from using it." - auburnflower78

"This is without a doubt the best laundry liquid I have ever tried...Even in very cold water, which is all I use, it suds very nicely, and doesn't leave any residue in the clothes - and even the most soiled and smelly items come out clean and fresh..." - Draes

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2.  Method HE Compatible Laundry Detergent

Average user rating - 4.5 stars

What people are saying:

"Method hit a home run with me on their laundry detergent...Method's detergent performs just well as the national brands at cleaning and stain treating..." - TreeHugger

"My husband has sensitive skin and has no reaction to this detergent...Great cleaning power. Even gets out set in stains on my husbands work clothes (he's a waiter). I love the small size which minimizes packaging." - psipsina

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3.  Seventh Generation Free and Clear Laundry Liquid

Average user rating - 4 stars

What people are saying:

"This detergent is excellent; since I used it first time I liked it and decided that will never change it. The clothes come out soft and clean..." - abunchofgreens

"Overall, I am impressed with this product. Some detergents I have used in the past have had a scent that was a bit overwhelming. This product works really well and it is great for the environment." - DaveD

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4.  Biokleen Free and Clear Laundry Powder

Average user rating - 4.5 stars

What people are saying:

"Biokleen is a great laundry detergent option -- it's packaged in recycled paper cardboard.  All Biokleen products are free of chlorine, optical brighteners, and phosphates... Even better - all their products do not use any animal ingredients or animal testing." - jenn

"I love this stuff. It cleans my clothes for a fair price, while at the same time not wasting fuel to ship water—it's powder! Plus it works wonderfully with no residual strong (or even mild) scents." - Sheepguy42

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5.  Maggie's Pure Land Soap Nuts

Average user rating - 4.5 stars

What people are saying:

"I was amazed when I received these little nuts as a sample, could they really work....I was a non-believer at first and it took me a while to try them...I threw 3 of these guys in the bag they came in and tested them out......to my surprise they worked...they really worked!" - PUREShop

"I love these Soap Nuts -- I use them on everything from smelly gym socks to more delicate nightgowns... Clothes come out clean and NO TOXINS or PERFUMES!" - Jeannie

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