Amazon.com: Dirty Labs | Free & Clear | Bio Laundry Detergent | 32 Loads (8.6 fl oz) vs Fabric Softener Pods: which is safer?
These two grade almost identically. Pick on price and preference; neither has a PFAS edge.
Dirty Labs
Amazon.com: Dirty Labs | Free & Clear | Bio Laundry Detergent | 32 Loads (8.6 fl oz)
PFAS grade
Excellent 100/100
Overall grade
Excellent 92/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
Plant-based surfactants, enzymes, water
Confidence
88%
PossibleEnzyme sensitization (protease/amylase)
PossibleResidual surfactant skin irritation
Dropps
Fabric Softener Pods
PFAS grade
Excellent 100/100
Overall grade
Excellent 92/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
Plant-based surfactants, biodegradable compounds
Confidence
82%
PossibleFragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance constituents
PossibleResidual plant-based surfactant on fabric and skin contact
Where these two actually differ
- We flag Enzyme sensitization (protease/amylase) and Residual surfactant skin irritation on the Dirty Labs and not on the Dropps.
- We flag Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance constituents and Residual plant-based surfactant on fabric and skin contact on the Dropps and not on the Dirty Labs.
- The Dirty Labs is Plant-based surfactants, enzymes, water where the Dropps is Plant-based surfactants, biodegradable compounds, which is most of the difference in these two grades.
- These two are level, close enough that price and fit should decide it rather than our grade.
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