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Cloth diaper detergents

Detergents and treatments the maker says work on cloth diapers. Follow the warnings on the label.

Plain jug of cloth diaper detergent beside a washer topped with folded cloth diapersDetergents
  • 14models tracked
  • $23 to $125price range

Cloth diaper detergents by budget

The 8 cloth diaper detergents with a published list price, split into thirds by price. A to Z within each lane. Price isn't a quality rating.

Budget-friendlyUnder $252
Mid-range$25 to $303
Splurge$30 and up3

All 14 cloth diaper detergents

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✓ maker says yes ✕ maker says no ? not published
CompareActiveSizeFormFragrance-freeCloth diaper friendly
Allen's Naturally Natural Liquid Laundry & Cloth Diaper DetergentFragrance-freeCloth diaper friendly –1 gallon (quart also sold)liquid✓✓
Allen's Naturally Natural Powder Laundry & Cloth Diaper DetergentFragrance-freeCloth diaper friendly –5 lbpowder✓✓
Bumkins Cloth Diaper Sprayer –––??
Charlie's Soap Laundry Booster for Hard WaterFragrance-free –2.64 lb–✓?
Charlie's Soap Laundry Detergent Packets4 count (travel), 30 count, 60 countFragrance-free –4 count (travel), 30 count, 60 countpods✓?
Charlie's Soap Natural Liquid Laundry Detergent32 oz, 75 oz, 1 gallon or 5 gallonsFragrance-freeCloth diaper friendly –32 oz, 75 oz, 1 gallon or 5 gallonsliquid✓✓
Charlie's Soap Natural Powder Laundry Detergent1.3 lb, 2.64 lb, 4 lb or 8 lbFragrance-free –1.3 lb, 2.64 lb, 4 lb or 8 lbpowder✓?
GroVia Mighty Bubbles Laundry Treatment –1 bag = 20 treatmentspods??
Molly's Suds Original Laundry Powder –70 loads or 120 loadspowder??
Rockin Green Classic Rock Laundry Detergent –90 loads–??
Rockin Green Funk Rock Ammonia Bouncer –30 loadssoak??
Rockin Green Hard Rock Laundry Detergent –90 loadspowder??
Rockin Green Hard Rock Laundry Detergent PODs (40) –40 podspods??
Unicorn Clean Beyond Clean4 oz, 16 oz or 1 gallon –4 oz, 16 oz or 1 gallon–??

Cloth diaper detergents by the numbers

The 14 we compare, from each maker's published specs. Ranges, not ratings.

  • Price$23.95 to $125; the middle half $24.99 to $29.99 (8 of 14 publish it)

Detergents by spec

DetergentFormHE washersMaker mentions cloth diapers
Rockin Green Classic Rock Laundry Detergent–Yes–
Rockin Green Hard Rock Laundry DetergentpowderYes–
Rockin Green Hard Rock Laundry Detergent PODs (40)pods––
Rockin Green Funk Rock Ammonia BouncersoakYes–
GroVia Mighty Bubbles Laundry TreatmentpodsYesYes
Charlie's Soap Natural Powder Laundry DetergentpowderYes–
Charlie's Soap Natural Liquid Laundry DetergentliquidYesYes
Charlie's Soap Laundry Detergent PacketspodsYes–
Charlie's Soap Laundry Booster for Hard Water–YesYes
Allen's Naturally Natural Powder Laundry & Cloth Diaper DetergentpowderYesYes
Allen's Naturally Natural Liquid Laundry & Cloth Diaper DetergentliquidYesYes
Molly's Suds Original Laundry PowderpowderYes–
Unicorn Clean Beyond Clean–Yes–

What to look for in cloth diaper detergents

The range across every diaper care product here, with the typical middle half shaded and the shortlist marked.

Price

What it lists for at the maker or a major store. Sales move this often.

Mighty Bubbles Laundry Treatment
$23.95middle $26.99$125

Typical: $24.99 to $29.99. 8 of 14 list it. Lowest price: Mighty Bubbles Laundry Treatment.

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Questions about cloth diaper detergents

Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.

Are detergent pods a risk for kids?

Keep household products out of children's reach. Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222 (poison.org). Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

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