With so many detergents to choose from, it can be hard to know what to go for. In our view, the more natural you can go, the better, particularly if you’re prone to sensitive skin. If you want to know exactly what’s going into your clothing, you could learn how to make laundry detergent yourself.
‘Natural alternatives can be gentler on your clothes, and can help to whiten them without the need for bleach’, says Matt Connelly. ‘A solution made up of white vinegar and water will naturally disinfect clothes, while half a cup of baking soda dissolved into the water beforehand will help to remove odors and stains’.
‘You may also want to consider using soapnuts (available to buy at Walmart)  as a natural, sustainable alternative to traditional detergents,' says Ahmad. ‘Place the shells into a sock or muslin bag and let them dissolve in warm water. Squeeze to extract the soap, then wash as normal.'