Laundry detergents and stain removers

Fragrance, dyes, HE, and loads. Store pods up high and locked.

Plain baby detergent jug and spray bottle on a laundry shelf beside a basket of folded baby clothes

28models tracked
$9 to $39price range

Laundry detergents and stain removers by budget

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

Budget-friendlyUnder $142

Mid-range$14 to $203

Splurge$20 and up3

All 28 laundry detergents and stain removers

Must have:

✓ maker says yes ✕ maker says no ? not published Confirmed only Sort

Compare		Form	Key fact	Key ingredients	SPF	Fragrance-free	Dye-free	HE detergent
	all free clear MIGHTY PACS Laundry Detergent, The Originalfragrance-freeFragrance-freeDye-freeHE detergent	pod	–	–	–	✓	✓	✓
	Arm & Hammer Sensitive Skin Free & Clear Liquid Laundry Detergentfragrance-freeFragrance-freeDye-freeHE detergent	liquid detergent	–	–	–	✓	✓	✓
	Babyganics 3X Laundry Detergent, Fragrance Freefragrance-freeFragrance-freeDye-free	liquid detergent	60 oz	–	–	✓	✓	?
	Branch Basics Fragrance-Free Laundry Detergent Powderfragrance-freeFragrance-freeDye-freeHE detergent	powder detergent	4lb bag	–	–	✓	✓	✓
	Dapple Baby Laundry Detergent, Fragrance Freefragrance-freeFragrance-freeDye-freeHE detergent	liquid detergent	34 oz refill or 50 oz	–	–	✓	✓	✓
	Dapple Baby Laundry Pacs, Fragrance Freefragrance-freeFragrance-freeDye-freeHE detergent	pod	–	–	–	✓	✓	✓
	Dreft Laundry Detergent Pacs, Light Scent, Lavender	pod	–	–	–	?	?	?
	Dreft Stage 1: Newborn Liquid Detergent46, 65, 92, 115, 165 and 170 ozHE detergent	liquid detergent	46, 65, 92, 115, 165 and 170 oz	–	–	?	?	✓
	Dreft Stage 2: Baby HE Liquid DetergentHE detergent	liquid detergent	–	–	–	✕	?	✓
	Dropps Free & Clear Laundry Detergent Pods, Unscentedfragrance-freeFragrance-freeDye-freeHE detergent	pod	–	–	–	✓	✓	✓
	Earth Breeze Laundry Detergent Sheets, Fragrance Freefragrance-freeFragrance-freeDye-freeHE detergent	sheet	–	–	–	✓	✓	✓
	Healthybaby Our Laundry Detergent ConcentrateHE detergent	liquid detergent	–	–	–	?	?	✓
	Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Treater Spray	stain remover	–	Ethoxylated alcohol C12-C15…	–	?	?	?
	Molly's Suds Original Laundry Powder (Unscented)fragrance-freeNo essential oilsFragrance-freeHE detergent	powder detergent	–	Sodium carbonate, Sodium bicarbonate	–	✓	?	✓
	Molly's Suds Unscented Liquid Laundry DetergentDye-freeHE detergent	liquid detergent	–	–	–	?	✓	✓
	Noodle & Boo Ultra-Safe Baby Laundry DetergentDye-freeHE detergent	liquid detergent	–	Lauryl glucoside, Decyl glucoside	–	?	✓	✓
	Puracy Baby Laundry Detergentfragrance-freeFragrance-freeDye-freeHE detergent	liquid detergent	16 oz	–	–	✓	✓	✓
	Purex Free & Clear Liquid Laundry Detergentfragrance-freeFragrance-freeDye-free	liquid detergent	–	–	–	✓	✓	?
	Seventh Generation Laundry Detergent Packs - Free & Clearfragrance-freeFragrance-freeDye-freeHE detergent	pod	–	–	–	✓	✓	✓
	Seventh Generation Laundry Stain Remover - Free & Clearfragrance-freeFragrance-freeDye-free	stain remover	16 fl oz	–	–	✓	✓	?
	Seventh Generation Liquid Laundry Detergent - Free & Clearfragrance-freeFragrance-freeDye-freeHE detergent	liquid detergent	–	–	–	✓	✓	✓
	Shout Free Everyday Stain Removerfragrance-freeFragrance-freeDye-free	stain remover	–	–	–	✓	✓	?
	Tide evo Laundry Detergent Tiles, Free & Gentlefragrance-freeFragrance-freeDye-free	–	–	–	–	✓	✓	?
	Tide Free and Gentle Liquid Laundry Detergentfragrance-freeFragrance-freeDye-freeHE detergent	liquid detergent	–	–	–	✓	✓	✓
	Tide PODS Free and Gentle Laundry Detergentfragrance-freeFragrance-freeDye-freeHE detergent	pod	–	–	–	✓	✓	✓
	up&up Free & Clear Unscented Concentrated Laundry Detergent Podsfragrance-freeFragrance-freeDye-free	pod	30.3 oz	–	–	✓	✓	?
	up&up Infant Toddler Liquid Laundry DetergentDye-free	liquid detergent	132 fl oz	–	–	?	✓	?
	up&up Unscented Newborn Baby Stage 1 Liquid Laundry DetergentDye-free	liquid detergent	92 fl oz	–	–	?	✓	?

Laundry detergents and stain removers by the numbers

The 28 we compare, from each maker's published specs. Ranges, not ratings.

Price$9.99 to $39; the middle half $13.98 to $19.99 (8 of 28 publish it)

How common each feature is

Fragrance-free19 of 20 that list it

Laundry detergents: label terms side by side

Each value is what the label says, per the maker. A dash means the maker does not say.

Product	Form	Fragrance-free	Dye-free	HE (high-efficiency washers)	Pods	Seals (maker)
Dreft Stage 1: Newborn Liquid Detergent	liquid detergent	–	–	Yes	No	EPA Safer Choice
Dreft Laundry Detergent Pacs, Light Scent, Lavender	pod	–	–	–	Yes	–
Tide Free and Gentle Liquid Laundry Detergent	liquid detergent	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	NEA, NPF
Tide PODS Free and Gentle Laundry Detergent	pod	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	NEA, NPF
Tide evo Laundry Detergent Tiles, Free & Gentle	–	Yes	Yes	–	–	NEA, NPF
all free clear MIGHTY PACS Laundry Detergent, The Original	pod	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	–
Seventh Generation Liquid Laundry Detergent - Free & Clear	liquid detergent	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Leaping Bunny, USDA Certified Biobased Product, EPA Safer Choice
Seventh Generation Laundry Detergent Packs - Free & Clear	pod	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Leaping Bunny, USDA Certified Biobased Product, EPA Safer Choice
Seventh Generation Laundry Stain Remover - Free & Clear	stain remover	Yes	Yes	–	No	Leaping Bunny, USDA Certified Biobased Product
ARM & HAMMER Sensitive Skin Free & Clear Liquid Laundry Detergent	liquid detergent	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	SkinSAFE
Molly's Suds Original Laundry Powder (Unscented)	powder detergent	Yes	–	Yes	No	–
Babyganics 3X Laundry Detergent, Fragrance Free	liquid detergent	Yes	Yes	–	No	–
Noodle & Boo Ultra-Safe Baby Laundry Detergent	liquid detergent	–	Yes	Yes	No	EWG Verified, NEA Seal of Acceptance
Dapple Baby Laundry Pacs, Fragrance Free	pod	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	–
up&up Unscented Newborn Baby Stage 1 Liquid Laundry Detergent	liquid detergent	–	Yes	–	No	–
up&up Infant Toddler Liquid Laundry Detergent	liquid detergent	–	Yes	–	No	–
up&up Free & Clear Unscented Concentrated Laundry Detergent Pods	pod	Yes	Yes	–	Yes	–
Purex Free & Clear Liquid Laundry Detergent	liquid detergent	Yes	Yes	–	No	–
Puracy Baby Laundry Detergent	liquid detergent	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	USDA Biobased, PETA Cruelty-Free
Earth Breeze Laundry Detergent Sheets, Fragrance Free	sheet	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Leaping Bunny, B Corp
Dropps Free & Clear Laundry Detergent Pods, Unscented	pod	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Leaping Bunny, USDA Certified Biobased Product, Cradle to Cradle Certified, NEA Seal of Acceptance, B Corp
Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Treater Spray	stain remover	–	–	–	No	EPA Safer Choice
Shout Free Everyday Stain Remover	stain remover	Yes	Yes	–	No	–
Branch Basics Fragrance-Free Laundry Detergent Powder	powder detergent	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	–
Dapple Baby Laundry Detergent, Fragrance Free	liquid detergent	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	–
Dreft Stage 2: Baby HE Liquid Detergent	liquid detergent	No	–	Yes	No	EPA Safer Choice
Healthybaby Our Laundry Detergent Concentrate	liquid detergent	–	–	Yes	No	EWG Verified
Molly's Suds Unscented Liquid Laundry Detergent	liquid detergent	–	Yes	Yes	No	–

Shelves by label term

Labeled fragrance-free (19)

Labeled dye-free (22)

Labeled he (high-efficiency washers) (18)

Labeled pods (7)

What to look for in laundry detergents and stain removers

The range across every skin 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.

Free & Clear Unscented Concentrated Laundry Detergent Pods

$9.99middle $15.49$39

Typical: $13.98 to $19.99. 8 of 28 list it. Lowest price: Free & Clear Unscented Concentrated Laundry Detergent Pods.

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Questions about laundry detergents and stain removers

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

Do babies need a special detergent?

Skin, sun and bug spray: see the AAP's health issues pages. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.