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Which eco-friendly laundry detergents actually clean your clothes? I put 11 to the test

Our writer spent weeks putting capsules, sheets and liquid detergent through their paces to find the best for your clothes and the planet • Sustainable cleaning subscriptions that make life easier Nothing makes falling into bed more enjoyable than freshly laundered sheets, especially if they’ve just been dried in the sunshine. It’s a definite bonus, though, to know your clean bedding won’t bring you out in a rash or

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The Guardian
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24 Aug 2026, 14:00 UTC
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Jane Hoskyn
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Homes
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Our writer spent weeks putting capsules, sheets and liquid detergent through their paces to find the best for your clothes and the planet • Sustainable cleaning subscriptions that make life easier Nothing makes falling into bed more enjoyable than freshly laundered sheets, especially if they’ve just been dried in the sunshine. It’s a definite bonus, though, to know your clean bedding won’t bring you out in a rash or
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    Which eco-friendly laundry detergents actually clean your clothes? I put 11 to the test

    Our writer spent weeks putting capsules, sheets and liquid detergent through their paces to find the best for your clothes and the planet • Sustainable cleaning subscriptions that make life easier Nothing makes falling into bed more enjoyable than freshly laundered sheets, especially if they’ve just been dried in the sunshine. It’s a definite bonus, though, to know your clean bedding won’t bring you out in a rash or

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