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Washing machine
Choose a front-loading ENERGY STAR washer
Bosch Nexxt 500 Series WFMC3301UC
This ENERGY STAR-qualified front-loading washing machine reduces energy and water usage by more than 72 percent when compared to conventional top-loading models.Frigidaire GLTR1670FS
With a capacity of 3.1 cubic feet, this extra-large ENERGY STAR front-loader features 16 wash cycles and allows you to set the speed each load's final spin.GE WBVH5100H frontload washer
This ENERGY STAR front-loader's high spin speed extracts more water for less time in the dryer.GE WBVH6240F
Featuring 24 wash cycles and the ability to clean 22 full-size bath towels at a time, this front-loading washing machine is equipped with a load-sensing adaptive fill, which senses how large your load is and fills the washer with the right amount of water for optimal efficiency.Kenmore HE2 Plus frontload washer
This efficient machine has a wash system that saturates clothes faster compared to conventional washers.KitchenAid Pro Line Series KHWV01RSS
This top-of-the-line front-loading washer is ENERGY STAR-rated and features a water level sensor.LG Tromm SteamWasher WM2688H
This ENERGY STAR-rated front-loading washer is certified Asthma and Allergy Friendly by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation Of America (AAFA).Maytag MAH6700AWW frontload washer
High efficiency washer with supersize 3.3 cubic feet capacity.Miele W1203
High-end frontload washer with advanced touch controls.Whirlpool Duet HT GHW9400P
This ENERGY STAR-rated, ultra-capacity front-loading washing machine can wash up to 16 pairs of jeans in a single load.
Wash clothes in cold water
Biokleen laundry detergent
Biokleen has concentrated liquid and powder detergents.ECOS Laundry Detergent
ECOS brand laundry detergents have several formulas that work in cold water.Ecover Liquid Laundry and Laundry Powder
Liquid Laundry and Laundry Powder both work well in cold water.method HE Compatible baby laundry detergent
Method's cold-water-ready, biodegradable baby detergent cleans delicate clothes without irritating sensitive skin, as it contains no dyes or harsh chemicals. Looking for the grown-ups too? Check out method's entire line of laundry care products.Mountain Green Ultra Laundry Detergent
This product may be formulated for babies' sensitive skin, but it's good for sensitive people of all ages—and cleans at all temperatures too. It is crafted from natural plant-derived ingredients and contains no dyes, bleach, fragrance, or alcohol.OurHouse Unscented Concentrated Laundry Care
This concentrated product cleans well in cold water, biodegrades easily, and is not toxic to aquatic life.Planet Ultra Liquid Laundry Detergent or Ultra Powdered Laundry Detergent
Planet detergent can be used in cool or cold water, and contains no additives, such as perfumes, dyes, enzymes, or optical brighteners, which can remain on your clothes and cause skin irritation.Seventh Generation Liquid Laundry Detergent
Seventh Generation's vegetable-based laundry detergents contain no chlorine, dyes, phosphates, or artificial fragrances.Tide Coldwater Laundry Detergent
Tide's Coldwater formula is as effective as traditional products, but saves energy from reduced hot water use.Watkins Lemon Liquid Laundry Concentrate
Ultra concentrated, this detergent uses only 1 fl. oz. per load and is naturally fragranced with a lemon scent.
Wash a full load of laundry
Bosch Nexxt 500 Series WFMC3301UC
This ENERGY STAR-qualified front-loading washing machine reduces energy and water usage by more than 72 percent when compared to conventional top-loading models.Frigidaire Gallery GLTF2940E front-loading washer
This king-size 3.5 cubic feet capacity washing machine can automatically determine the most efficient water level setting for each load of laundry.GE WBVH6240F
Featuring 24 wash cycles and the ability to clean 22 full-size bath towels at a time, this front-loading washing machine is equipped with a load-sensing adaptive fill, which senses how large your load is and fills the washer with the right amount of water for optimal efficiency.KitchenAid Pro Line Series KHWV01RSS
This top-of-the-line front-loading washer is ENERGY STAR-rated and features a water level sensor.LG Tromm SteamWasher WM2688H
This ENERGY STAR-rated front-loading washer is certified Asthma and Allergy Friendly by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation Of America (AAFA).Maytag Neptune MAH9700AW
This washer has a water level sensor which matches water level to load size.Whirlpool Duet HT GHW9400P
This ENERGY STAR-rated, ultra-capacity front-loading washing machine can wash up to 16 pairs of jeans in a single load.
Choose natural laundry detergent
Biokleen laundry detergent
Biokleen has concentrated liquid and powder detergents.Ecover Ecological Laundry Powder
Ecover's Ecological Laundry Powder doesn't leave petrochemical residue on clothes. Ecover's scientists have worked to find effective natural ingredients instead of harsh petrochemical ingredients found in many traditional detergents. Ideal for cold water washes.Ecover Laundry Detergent
Ecover's detergents and fragrances are made from plant-based ingredients.Maggie's Soap Nuts
Tired of using non-biodegradable, allergy-triggering laundry detergents? Go nuts with Maggie's Soap Nuts. This remarkable chemical detergent alternative consists of the dried, natural surfactant-rich fruits of the Chinese Soapberry tree of India and Indonesia.Natural Choice Oxy-Boost
Natural Choice offers a non-chlorine bleach.Natural Choice Oxy-Prime Laundry Detergent
This nontoxic and allergy-free detergent from Natural Choice is safe for those with chemical sensitivities.Seventh Generation Free & Clear Laundry Powder
This laundry powder uses coconut-based surfactants to naturally clean clothes. It contains no dyes, fragrances, chlorine bleach, petroleum-based cleaners, or optical brighteners.Seventh Generation Liquid Laundry Detergent
Seventh Generation's vegetable-based laundry detergents contain no chlorine, dyes, phosphates, or artificial fragrances.Shaklee Get Clean™ Fresh Laundry Fragrance Free Concentrate
In powder form, this superconcentrated formula provides maximum efficiency. A 5.5 lb. box washes 88 loads with enzyme-activated cleaners that keep whites white and colors bright.Shaklee Get Clean™ Fresh Laundry Liquid Concentrate
This superconcentrated liquid laundry detergent also acts as a powerful spot stain remover. With natural, biodegradable ingredients, Shaklee's Fresh Laundry is hypoallergenic and contains no phosphates or chlorine.Sun & Earth
This product claims to be a 'deep cleaning' liquid detergent that is hypoallergenic, biodegradable, nontoxic, and does not contain allergens, dyes, perfumes or petroleum-based solvents.
Choose natural fabric softener
Ecover Ecological Fabric Softener
You'll find plant-based ingredients and natural fragrance in this fabric softener.Mountain Green Skin Sensitive Fabric Softener
This fabric softener is formulated especially for people with sensitive skin and contains selected soy-derived ingredients that completely rinse out. There are no petroleum-based ingredients, dyes, or parabens.Seventh Generation Natural Lavender Scent Fabric Softener
This company uses renewable soy or canola to make its fabric softener. The product has no dyes or synthetic fragrances and does not contain petroleum-based cleaners.Shaklee Get Clean™ Soft Fabric Fragrance Free Dryer Sheets
These innovative, fragrance-free dryer sheets soften clothes and reduce wrinkles. Veggie-based and biodegradable, they automatically break in two in the dryer for softness distribution throughout the load. They're also recyclable.Sun & Earth Ultra Fabric Softener
This fabric softener has a hypoallergenic, nontoxic formula that contains no petrochemicals.
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