Conventional detergents are comprised of a concoction of fragrances, endocrine disruptors, neurotoxins and potent cancer-causing chemicals. ... Your laundry room may very well be the most toxic room in your home once these chemicals become airborne when washing and drying your clothes.

Why is laundry detergent harmful?

EPA has classified 1,4-dioxane as a Group B2, probable human carcinogen.” By using detergents which contain 1,4-Dioxane or other harmful chemicals, you are exposing your body to these substances. Even though the detergent is used to wash your clothes, some of it might be left over in your clothes after washing cycles.

What is the most toxic laundry detergent?

Arm & Hammer Plus OxiClean liquid laundry detergent earned an F score from EWG. It is not eco-friendly and contains toxic substances that are both harmful to our health and the environment. These harmful ingredients include; sodium borate, Quaternium-15, Fragrance, Disodium Distyrylbiphenyl disulfonate.