Posted By: Truly Free Home
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Posted On: 8/18/2025
If laundry were a sport, I’d be a pro by now. Between work clothes, athleisure, gym outfits, towels, linens, and kids' clothes (that are somehow always covered in mystery stains), it feels like the clothes washing and folding never ends.
So when I learned about the toxins in conventional laundry products, it was a wake-up call that made me switch to a non-toxic laundry routine. Because all those loads are about more than keeping my family’s clothes clean; they’re an opportunity to make my home healthier, too.
Switching to a non-toxic laundry routine might sound intimidating at first, but it doesn’t have to be. You don’t need a dozen fancy products or tons of complicated steps to keep your clothes fresh, your family safe, and your laundry room free from harsh chemicals.
Non-toxic laundry is as simple as one, two, three.
Here’s why ditching harsh laundry detergents and other laundry products matters, and three simple steps to build a non-toxic laundry routine from start to finish.
Most laundry detergents don’t just clean; they leave behind a chemical cocktail of petroleum-based thickeners, harmful synthetic fragrances, and optical brighteners that don’t get washed out in the rinse cycle.
Instead, they cling to your family’s clothes, towels, sheets, and whatever else touches their skin. When they’re sweating, sleeping, or just going about their days, those chemicals can seep back into their systems through their pores. Over time, repeated exposure to these toxins can lead to skin irritation, hormone imbalance, respiratory issues, and even long-term health risks like cancer.
And fabric softeners only make matters worse. Conventional fabric softeners don’t soften clothes at all. What they actually do is coat your family’s laundry in a waxy silicone that gives the illusion of softness. That silicone buildup can also trap bacteria and odors in your clothes, reduce breathability, and gunk up your washing machine.
So that “fresh” laundry you’re folding is anything but.
That’s why switching to a non-toxic laundry routine is more than a nice idea; it’s an easy way to protect your family from carrying around (and absorbing) a load of unwanted chemicals that can harm them now and in the future.
Now that you’re fully grossed out, let’s talk about making the switch to a non-toxic laundry routine. The good news is, doing so is the easiest thing you’ll do all week. Here’s your 3-step plan from start to finish.
Get rid of leftover toxic chemicals, bacteria, and silicone gunking up your washing machine with Truly Free Home Washing Machine Cleaner.
This one-time use, non-toxic washing machine cleaner leverages plant-based ingredients to break down detergent residue and help your washing machine run more efficiently. To prolong the life of your washer and keep the inside pristine, we recommend using our Washing Machine Cleaner every 60 to 90 days.
Swap toxic detergent and fabric softener for a non-toxic laundry detergent and safe fabric softener alternative with Truly Free Home non-toxic Laundry Wash and Softening Rinse.
Our hypoallergenic Laundry Wash uses patented QuadraSalt technology to tackle tough stains and odors, yet it’s gentle enough for babies, pets, and pregnant women. And it’s available in a signature scent featuring an uplifting essential oil blend or unscented.
Meanwhile, our laundry Softening Rinse doesn’t leave a coating of well, anything on your clothes. It works by softening the water itself. Softer water means your laundry comes out naturally fresh, clean, and ultra plush. And because our plant-based, non-toxic formula rinses away completely, all you’re left with are irresistibly soft, static-free clothes and linens.
Switch out toxic dryer sheets for the Truly Free Home Dryer Angel.
Here’s the deal with dryer sheets. They release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into your home’s air through the dryer vent—pollutants your family ends up breathing in. What’s more, dryer sheets are often made with harmful chemicals like acetaldehyde and benzene, two known carcinogenic hazardous air pollutants, and quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs), which have been linked to asthma and skin irritation.
When you make the switch to our Dryer Angels, it’s easy to maintain a chemical-free laundry routine for your whole family. Our safe, non-toxic dryer sheet alternative softens and lightly scents your clothes without synthetic fragrances or air-polluting ingredients. Plus, one Dryer Angel is good for 30 loads, so you’re keeping your family safe while lowering your environmental impact.
Every Dryer Angel is also handmade by women rescued from poverty and trafficking, empowering them through meaningful work.
I get that laundry isn’t exactly the most exciting part of your day. But it’s one of the easiest ways to make a big impact on your family’s health. Switching to a non-toxic laundry routine doesn’t have to be overwhelming; you just need a few smart, simple steps to get from dirty to clean, safely and effectively.
Start your non-toxic laundry routine today.
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