Ecos Laundry Detergent Offers Earth Friendly Value

I refuse to use eco unfriendly detergents like Tide, but was having some trouble finding a good alternative. Dr. Bronner’s organic soap and vinegar is good, but doesn’t remove stains. Seventh Generation and Nature Clean make very safe cleaners but, again, no stain removal. At Costco a few months ago I found a huge bottle of Ecos Laundry Detergent.

It’s plant based, biodegradable, safe for septic systems, great for sensitive skin and is phosphate and petrochemical free. Ecos is scented with magnolia and lily – a combination which makes the scent-phobic in me think “blech” but it’s actually very pleasant both in use and in the clothing after it’s been folded or hung. They also offer lavender and lemongrass scents.

The price per load of Ecos is only a little bit higher than regular detergents at the grocery store but was actually cheaper at Costco with a $3 off coupon. With the built in soy-based fabric softener, you’d likely be saving money even at the more expensive grocery store.

The Ecos bottle suggests using 2 ounces of detergent for a full load and less for smaller loads. If you’re using a high efficiency (HE) washer, you only need 2 tablespoons. I’ve been using the same bottle in my front loader for a few months and am only now considering buying a new bottle.

The new bottle? Will be Ecos. It’s that good.

Written by Nicole, who blogs about whatever strikes her fancy at Much More Than a Mom. She’s a mom first, and then a whole bunch of other crazy stuff, including a teacher, fitness & yoga instructor and mother to two. She is also the founder & senior editor at The Opinionated Parent, where one of her favorite things to do is give great stuff away.