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Fabric Softener
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Ajax 2x Ultra
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all®
-Free & Clear Liquid
-Ultra Free & Clear 2x
-Free & Clear 3x
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Personal Note: Some people use All Free and Clear for their diaper laundry and swear they have had no problems (many are prefold users, I wonder how many are military?). My understanding is that the problems come long-term and then they are unaware of what could be causing the diapers to leak. The optical brighteners in All Free and Clear have been noted for causing problems with pocket diapers and Bummis diaper covers.
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all®
Free and Clear Liquid - Military
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This detergent will only be available from a military commissary, but it does have a bright red label on it stating that it does not have optical brighteners.
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all® Small & Mighty®
Free & Clear
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all® Small & Mighty®
-Snuggle
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all® Small & Mighty®
-Stainlifter
-Fresh Rain
-Wild Fresh
-with Bleach Alternative
-Relax & Refresh
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all®
Free & Clear Powder
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all®
-Baby
-2x Ultra Baby
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all®
-with Stain Lifters 2x
-Ultra 2x
-Ultra 2x with Bleach Alternative
-Fresh Rain 2x
-Secret Garden 2x
-Dancing in the Tropics 2x
-Floral Melody 2x
-Sunshine Energy 2x
-Wandering Through the Wildflowers 2x
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Detergent Image
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Enzymes
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Fabric Softener
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Brighteners
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Scents
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Dyes
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good average avoid
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Allens Naturally Laundry Detergent
-Liquid
Standard and HE compatible
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Arm & HammerFabricare
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Personal Note: This detergent has caused severe reactions among too many babies to recommend.
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Arm & HammerFabriCare Free
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Personal Note: This detergent has caused severe reactions among too many babies to recommend.
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Arm & HammerEssentials
-Mountain Rain
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Personal Note: This detergent contains baking soda which may not be compatible for use with some diapers.
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Arm & Hammer
-Regular
-with Color Safe Beach Alternative
-Clean Burst 2x
-Clean Mountain
-Spring Breeze
-Tropical Burst
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Arm & Hammer
Plus the Power of OxiClean
-Clean Meadow
- Fresh Scent
-Fresh Scent Powder
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Arm & Hammer
Plus A touch of Fabric Softener
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Arm & Hammer
for Sensitive Skin
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Attitude
-Baby
-Fragrance Free
Standard and HE compatible
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Attitude
-Lavender & Grapefruit
-Ylang-Ylang & Lime
Standard and HE compatible
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Detergent Image
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Detergent Brand
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Enzymes
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Fabric Softener
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Brighteners
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Scents
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Dyes
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good average avoid
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BabyGanicsLoads of Love 3X
-Fragrance Free
Standard and HE compatible
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Bi-O-Kleen Laundry Powder
-Free & Clear
Standard and HE compatible
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Personal Note: This brand of detergent has repeatedly caused repellency issues with pocket diapers.
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Bi-O-KleenPremium Plus Laundry Powder
Standard and HE compatible
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Personal Note: This brand of detergent has repeatedly caused repellency issues with pocket diapers.
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Bi-O-KleenLaundry Liquid
Standard and HE compatible
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Personal Note: This brand of detergent has repeatedly caused repellency issues with pocket diapers.
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Bio-Vert
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Bio-Vert
-with no perfume
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Bold 2 in 1
Liquid
-Lavender & Camomile
-Blossom & Lime Zest
-Refreshing Water& Spa
-Crushed Silk & Jasmine
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Bold 2 in 1
Powder
-Lavender & Camomile
-Blossom & Lime Zest
-Refreshing Water& Spa
-Crushed Silk & Jasmine
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BumGenius Diaper Detergent
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Detergent Image
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Detergent Brand
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Enzymes
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Fabric Softener
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Brighteners
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Scents
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Dyes
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good average avoid
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Caldrea Laundry Detergent
-Basil Blue Sage
-Ginger Pomelo
-Lavender Pine
-Sweet Pea
-Sea Salt Neroli
-Sandalwood Riceflower
Standard & HE compatible
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natural essential oils
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Charlie's Soap
Powder
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Personal Note: There is great controversy over this detergent. Fact is: some (not all) babies have a severe skin reaction to this detergent.
Manufacturers Note: "We have found that by following proper procedures with our detergents... we have remedied nearly all the problems. We know there can be a problem with hard water with our detergents" -Charlie Sutherland
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Charlie's Soap
Liquid
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Personal Note: There is great controversy over this detergent. Fact is: some (not all) babies have a severe skin reaction to this detergent.
Manufacturers Note: "We have found that by following proper procedures with our detergents...we have remedied nearly all the problems." "We know there can be a problem with hard water with our detergents" -Charlie Sutherland
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Detergent Image
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Detergent Brand
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Enzymes
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Fabric Softener
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Brighteners
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Scents
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Dyes
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good average avoid
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Cheer BrightClean
-Original
-Colorguard
-BrightClean
-Dark
-Fresh Clean Scent
-Bleach Alternative
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Cheer BrightClean
-Bounce Fresh Linen Scent
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Cheer BrightClean
-Free & Gentle Liquid
-Free & Gentle Liquid
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Citra Suds
- Liquid 2x
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Citra Suds
-Powder
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Claudia's Choices
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Clorox 2 Stain Fighter & Color Booster
-Liquid
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Clorox 2 Stain Fighter & Color Booster
-Free Liquid
-Free Powder
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Country SavePowder Laundry Detergent
Standard and HE compatible
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Manufacturers Note: Independent lab results for this producthttp://countrysave.com/announce.php
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Country SaveLiquid Laundry Detergent
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Manufacturers Note: Independent lab results for this producthttp://countrysave.com/announce.php
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Crunchy Clean
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Rating
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Detergent Image
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Detergent Brand
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Enzymes
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Fabric Softener
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Brighteners
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Scents
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Dyes
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good average avoid
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Dreft
-Liquid 2x
-Powder
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Dropps Baby
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These are pre-measured capsules so check with diaper manufacturer to determine if the dosage would be acceptable. Wouldn't be suitable for variable laundry load sizes.
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Dropps Scent & Dye Free
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These are pre-measured capsules so check with diaper manufacturer to determine if the dosage would be acceptable. Wouldn't be suitable for variable laundry load sizes.
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Dropps Fresh Scent
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These are pre-measured capsules so check with diaper manufacturer to determine if the dosage would be acceptable. Wouldn't be suitable for variable laundry load sizes.
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Dynamo 2x Ultra
-Sunrise Fresh
-Waterfall Fresh
Standard and HE compatible
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Dynamo 2x Ultra
-Free and Clear
Standard and HE compatible
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Rating
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Detergent Image
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Detergent Brand
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Enzymes
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Fabric Softener
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Brighteners
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Scents
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Dyes
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good average avoid
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Earth Friendly Products Baby Hypoallergenic Laundry Soap
ECOS Baby
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natural essential oils
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Eco-Max
-Liquid
Standard and HE compatible
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Eco-Max
-Powder
Standard and HE compatible
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ECOS
Free and Clear
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ECOS Laundry Detergent with Coconut Based Fabric Softener
-powder
-magnolia and lillies
-lemongrass
-lavender
Standard and HE compatible
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not present in powder
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Rating
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Detergent Image
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Detergent Brand
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Enzymes
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Fabric Softener
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Brighteners
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Scents
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Dyes
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good average avoid
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Ecover
Liquid
Standard and HE compatible
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Ecover
Powder
Standard and HE compatible
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Equator
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Era
-Ultra
-Ultra with Oxibooster
-Ultra Crystal Springs
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Era
-Ultra Free 2x
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Fab Ultra 2x
-Ocean Breeze
- Rain Forest
-Sun Shower Fresh
-Spring Magic
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Rating
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Detergent Image
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Detergent Brand
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Enzymes
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Fabric Softener
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Brighteners
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Scents
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Dyes
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good average avoid
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Gain
-Original
-Ultra
-Fresh Awakenings
-Island Fresh
-Outdoor Sunshine with Bleach Alternative
-Joyful
-Baking Soda Fresh Water Sparkle
Expressions
-Soothing Sensations
-Apple Mango Tango
-Spring Lavender
-Floral Fusion
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Gain
-Touch of Softness Simply Fresh
-Touch of Softness Cotton Fresh
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Green Works
-Free and Clear
Standard and HE compatible
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Green Works
-Original Scent
-Lavender
Standard and HE compatible
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Ivory Snow -Powder
-Liquid 2x
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Personal Note: Not considered strong enough for cloth diapers
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Rating
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Detergent Image
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Detergent Brand
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Enzymes
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Fabric Softener
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Brighteners
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Scents
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Dyes
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good average avoid
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Kirkland Signature Free & Clear
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Kirkland Signature
-Ultra Liquid 2x
-Powder with Bleach Alternative
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Rating
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Detergent Image
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Detergent Brand
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Enzymes
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Fabric Softener
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Brighteners
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Scents
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Dyes
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good average avoid
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MelalucaMelaPower 6x Fresh Scent
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MelalucaMelaPower 6x Scent Free
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Method
-Fresh Air
-Lily and Aloe
-Sweet Water
-Peony Blossom
Standard and HE certified
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Method
-Free and Clear
Standard and HE certified
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Method
-Squeaky Green
Standard and HE certified
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Method
Baby
Standard and HE certified
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Rating
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Detergent Image
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Detergent Brand
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Enzymes
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Fabric Softener
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Brighteners
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Scents
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Dyes
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good average avoid
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Mountain Green
Free & Clear
Standard and HE certified
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Mountain Green
Free & Clear Baby
Standard and HE certified
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Mountain Green
Original Citrus
Standard and HE certified
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natural citrus
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Mountain Green
Ultra Baby
Standard and HE certified
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natural essential oils
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Mrs. Meyer's Laundry Detergent
-Basil
-Lavender
-Lemon Verbena
-Geranium
-Baby Blossom
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natural essential oils
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Rating
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Detergent Image
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Detergent Brand
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Enzymes
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Fabric Softener
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Brighteners
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Scents
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Dyes
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good average avoid
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Nature CleanAll Natural Laundry Liquid
-3x
-Refill
Standard and HE compatible
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Nature Clean3x
-Citrus Blossom
Standard and HE compatible
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Nature CleanAll Natural Laundry Powder
Standard and HE compatible
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Natural Value
-
Naturally Gentle
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Personal Note: This product contains coconut diethanolamide. (CDEA, cocomide) which may cause contact dermatitis for some people with prolonged exposure.
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Nellie's
-All natural Laundry Soda
-Laundry Nuggets
Standard and HE certified
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Personal Note: The Laundry Nuggets are an easy way to take a good detergent with you when traveling.
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Rating
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Detergent Image
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Detergent Brand
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Enzymes
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Fabric Softener
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Brighteners
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Scents
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Dyes
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good average avoid
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OXY-PRIMEPowdered Laundry Detergent
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Planet
2x Ultra Liquid Laundry Detergent
Standard and HE certified
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Personal Note: This hypoallergenic detergent has been independently certified by Scientific Certification Systems for biodegradability. The liquid detergent is a better choice for use in hard water conditions.
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Planet
Ultra Liquid Laundry Detergent
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Personal Note: This hypoallergenic detergent has been independently certified by Scientific Certification Systems for biodegradability. The liquid detergent is a better choice for use in hard water conditions.
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Planet
Ultra Powdered Laundry Detergent
Standard and HE compatible
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Personal Note: This hypoallergenic detergent has been independently certified by Scientific Certification Systems for biodegradability. The powdered detergent is a bit stronger than the liquid detergent and may be suitable for tougher stains.
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Rating
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Detergent Image
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Detergent Brand
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Enzymes
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Fabric Softener
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Brighteners
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Scents
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Dyes
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good average avoid
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Publix
Free and Clear
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Personal Note: This detergent is another cheap detergent and is available only from Publix Grocers.
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Purex Ultra Liquid
-Original Fresh Scent
-Mountain Breeze
-Lavender Fresh
-After the Rain
-Renuzit Fresh Scent
-Color Safe Bleach Alternative, Original Fresh,
Mountain Fresh
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Purex Ultra Powder
-Original Fresh
-After the Rain
-Mountain Fresh with Renuzit
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Purex Ultra
with Fabric Softener
-Seaside Escape
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Purex Ultra Natural Elements
-Linen & Lillies
-Blossoms & Vanilla
-Apple & Melon
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Purex Ultra Hypoallergenic
-Free & Clear
-Free & Clear 2x
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Personal Note: This detergent is easier to find. However, often people are using too much and end up with stink issues.
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Purex Ultra Baby®
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Rating
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Detergent Image
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Detergent Brand
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Enzymes
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Fabric Softener
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Brighteners
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Scents
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Dyes
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good average avoid
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Rockin' GreenUnscented Cloth Diaper Detergent |
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Rockin' Green Cloth Diaper Detergent
-various scents
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Rating
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Detergent Image
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Detergent Brand
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Enzymes
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Fabric Softener
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Brighteners
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Scents
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Dyes
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good average avoid
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SA8 Legacy of Clean Liquid 3x
-Floral Scent
Standard and HE compatible
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SA8 Legacy of Clean SA8 + BioQuest
Concentrated Powder
Standard and HE compatible
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Product Note: Enzyme used is Amylase which won't be a problem for cloth diaper laundry.
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SA8 Legacy of Clean Liquid 3x
-Light Scent
Standard and HE compatible
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SA8 Legacy of Clean
-Delicate Fine Fabric
Standard and HE compatible
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Sears
-Stain Fighting
-with Oxi Clean
-with Bleach Alternative
Standard and HE certified
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Sears
Ultra Plus Detergent Dye and Perfume Free
Standard and HE certified
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SensiClean
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Personal Note: This detergent works well for many people. However some babies will develop severe rash to this detergent. The manufacturer has been reluctant to investigate what could cause these problems.
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Rating
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Detergent Image
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Detergent Brand
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Enzymes
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Fabric Softener
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Brighteners
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Scents
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Dyes
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good average avoid
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Seventh Generation
-Baby Laundry
-2x Concentrate Free and Clear
Standard and HE certified
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Seventh Generation 2x Liquid or Powder
-Blue Eucalyptus & Lavender
-White Flower & Bergamot Citrus
Standard and HE certified
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Seventh Generation
Delicate Care
Standard and HE certified
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Shaklee Fresh Laundry Concentrate Powder Fragrance Free
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Shaklee Fresh Laundry Liquid Fragrance Free
Standard and HE compatible
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Rating
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Detergent Image
|
Detergent Brand
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Enzymes
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Fabric Softener
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Brighteners
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Scents
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Dyes
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good average avoid
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Sportwash*
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Personal Note: This detergent works well for many people. However some babies will develop severe rash to this detergent. The manufacturer has been reluctant to investigate what could cause these problems.
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Sun
-Clean & Fresh
-Mountain Breeze
-Vanilla Lavender
-Wildflowers
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Sun
-Clean & Fresh with Cuddlesoft
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Sun Free & Clear
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Personal Note: Sun Free does not have the odd scent of Sun. Interestingly enough this detergent is made with plant-based vs. petroleum based surfactants.
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Sun and Earth
Standard and HE compatible
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Personal Note: Ingredients in this detergent are problematic for build-up/repellency issues with cloth diapers.
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Surf
-Lavender & Oriental Blossom
-Sunshine Lemons and Bergamot
-Tropical Flowers and Ylang-Ylang
-Cool Fresh
-Power Fresh
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Rating
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Detergent Image
|
Detergent Brand
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Enzymes
|
Fabric Softener
|
Brighteners
|
Scents
|
Dyes
|
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good average avoid
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Thirsties Super Wash
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Personal Note: This detergent is highly suitable for cloth diapering. Enzymes it contains are not the problematic type. This detergent actually contains probiotics in its formula which is cutting edge in the realm of detergent manufacture. Pair with Thirsties Pre-wash for maximum results.
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Tide
-Original
-Clean Breeze
-Mountain Spring
-Tropical Clean
-Spring & Renewal
-Meadows & Rain
-Citrus & Light
-Fresh Scent
-Glacier
-April Fresh
-Soft Ocean Mist
-Vanilla & Lavender
-Water Lily & Jasmine
-Rose & Violet
-Whitewater -Clean
Simple Pleasures
-with Dawn Stain Scrubbers
-with Febreeze Freshness
-Coldwater
-with Bleach
-with Alternative Bleach
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Tide
-with a Touch of Downy
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Tide
-Free & Gentle
-Coldwater Free
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Personal Note: We used this detergent back in the first year of diapering. It did an excellent job of cleaning the diapers. However, when we switched I realized that my eldest child was sensitive to enzymes. The redness that only came when we were out and about for the day or visiting the grandma's never came back when we switched to an enzyme free detergent. Enzymes seem to effect skin the longer a wet diaper is on. If you change frequently like I did, skin damage from enzymes can go undetected.
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Detergent Image
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Detergent Brand
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Enzymes
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Fabric Softener
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Brighteners
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Scents
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Dyes
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good  average avoid
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Tiny Bubbles
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Trader Joe'sCleanliness is Next to Godliness Liquid
Standard and HE certified
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soy based
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lavender oil
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Trader Joe'sCleanliness is Next to Godliness Powder
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Detergent Image
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Detergent Brand
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Enzymes
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Fabric Softener
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Brighteners
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Scents
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Dyes
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good average avoid
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Vaska
-Light Lavender Scent
Standard and HE certified
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Vaska
-Scent Free
-Diaper Detergent
Standard and HE certified
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VIP
Deep Cleaning
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VIP
Hypo-Allergenic
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Sam's
Wind Fresh
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Wisk
-Original Scent 1x, 2x, & 3x
-Citrus Clean 1x, 2x, & 3x
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Wisk Free
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Wonderwash
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Detergent Image
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Detergent Brand
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Enzymes
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Fabric Softener
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Brighteners
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Scents
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Dyes
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good average avoid
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XTRA
Perfume and Dye Free
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XTRA
-Mountain Rain
-Tropical Passion
-Summer Breeze
-Floral Garden
-Sparkling Fresh
-Lemon
-Fresh Cotton Breeze
-Apple Citrus
-Spring Sunshine
-Mountain Lavender
-Summer Fiesta
-Calypso Fresh
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XTRA plus Softener
-Lavender & Sweet Vanilla
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