21 Top Rated Laundry Products on Amazon
Updated: Jun. 07, 2024
These top-rated laundry products leave clothes fresher and cleaner than ever—with less effort on your part. If you're still using the same detergents and stain removal tools from 10 years ago, it's time to upgrade!
Tide Pods 3-in-1 Laundry Detergent Pacs
The cult favorite, Tide Pods laundry detergent pacs, saves you from measuring out and spilling laundry detergent. Instead of sloppy pouring, toss one of the pre-measured pods— packed with detergent, stain remover and color protector—into your washing machine. The pods are one of Amazon’s most beloved laundry products. Use them in warm or cold laundry cycles, and enjoy the pleasant Spring Meadow scent.
Ecos Hypoallergenic Liquid Laundry Detergent
The calming lavender scent of this Ecos Hypoallergenic liquid laundry detergent makes it an Amazon’s Choice product with over 4,000 impressive ratings. It comes in traditional, large-format translucent bottles that make it easy to see when you’re running out. Each bottle handles 100 loads of  laundry. If you’re on the fence about liquid vs. powder detergent, know that this formula is 100% vegan, dye and phosphate-free. Reviewers also note that the formula is a safer bet for septic systems.
“I love this detergent,” says Brittany, a verified Amazon purchaser. “I bought for the sensitive skin my kids have and because it’s eco-friendlier for the septic tank. It gets the clothes clean and I do not use softener in the wash. It actually has a softener incorporated and seems to work! It is a concentrate, so you don’t have to use as much as you think. Plus, it doesn’t have an overpowering scent after it’s washed. Great buy!”
Carbona Stain Devils #4 Formula
While Carbona makes a variety of Stain Devils products, shoppers can’t get enough of the Stain Devils #4 formula. It’s a fabric-safe liquid stain remover that works on even old, crusty ice cream, eggs, blood stains, baby formula and soaked-in cheese sauces. A little goes a long way, and reviewers note that a single bottle can easily save hundreds of dollars by giving work and play clothes far longer lifespans.
“This is the only product that can get blood out of my bed sheets,” writes Amanda K., a verified Amazon purchaser who swears by Carbona laundry products.
Lemi Shine Washing Machine Cleaner Wipes
Choosing the right washing machine temperature and frequent cleanings can save you hundreds of dollars in energy and service costs each year? It’s true, and easier than you think when you have a pack of Lemi Shine washing machine cleaner wipes on hand. Each wipe is a biodegradable, plant-based wonder that goes to work deodorizing and cleaning the inner walls and spaces of your washing machine. The wipe system is paired with cleaning packets that can easily be dropped in typical machines. They work on both top and front-loading models.
Busy households can use one each week. Those with less frequent laundry days can opt for monthly cleanings. A gentle lemon scent is left behind after using, and it quickly washes away by the next time you run a load. Reviewers swear it makes their machines run like new, too.
“My washer always had this horrible smell. I tried bleach but it never seemed to do much,” writes one verified Amazon purchaser. “The smell always came back. I saw this product and it said it was bleach-free and had citrus in it. I used two packets, not one, because I hadn’t cleaned the machine for quite a while. Then I ran hot water. I wiped everything down when it was done. The washer actually had zero smell and it was shiny and sparkly—like a new machine. My machine is old and it has never looked or smelled this great. I will continue to use these once a month. Not a lot of money and it does the job!”
Seventh Generation Ultra Concentrated Rose Detergent
Everything comes up roses with this Seventh Generation ultra concentrated rose-scented detergent. With nearly 10,000 ratings, it’s one of Amazon’s most popular all-natural laundry products. The EasyDose auto-dosing system measures the right detergent amount without messes or spills. Just flip the bottle, give it a squeeze, and you’re done. One squeeze is all you need for a full laundry load, and the bottle is compact enough to fit in laundry room storage cabinets of all sizes.
“I hope they NEVER ever change this formula or packaging!” says Patricia, a verified Amazon purchaser and obvious fan of the brand. “This stuff is amazing! I have a tendency to overuse detergent. This instant-stop-squirt-contraption-of-a-lid makes it so easy and simple to use the right amount. Also, it smells so amazing! It’s a very fresh, slightly floral scent that is only mildly present after your clothes are dry.”
Chateau Spill Red Wine Stain Remover
You don’t have to opt for white when you keep a bottle of top-rated Chateau Spill red wine stain remover in your laundry room. The professional-grade formula instantly removes wine stains from clothing, rugs and upholstery with minimal effort. The fun-to-use bottle is brimming with a peroxide and chlorine-free formula that is 100% biodegradable. It’s tough on wine stains, but remarkable gentle on fabrics. A few spritzes even cleans wool rugs after party spills. Also, the charming bottle is one of the cutest laundry products ever—it looks like a tiny bottle of wine!
“This spray saves everything,” says V. Arnold, detailing that almost nothing is beyond its reach. “It even works on leather shoes with month-old red wine stains. My white couch pillows were renewed to their original color three minutes after being spritzed after a big spill. Jeans that were too close to a neighboring table’s red wine oops were saved, too. You name the spill, this spray saves the day.”
All Free Clear Liquid Laundry Detergent
If you have sensitive skin, try All Free Clear Laundry Detergent. It’s made without perfumes and dyes so it’s less likely to cause irritation. The hypoallergenic detergent helps remove stains and odors from clothing in any washing machine at any water temperature.
“This does a great job of cleaning clothes without leaving a scent,” describes one verified Amazon purchaser. “I was told by a dermatologist to switch to any fragrance free detergent so I tried this All Free Clear product. It’s gone really well. My clothes smell clean, but not like fragrance. It takes stains out as well as any detergent does—maybe better.”
Downy Unstopables In-Wash Scent Booster Beads
Give your laundry a lasting fresh scent with Downy Unstopables Scent Booster Beads. They’re designed to go in the washing machine along with your detergent. They give clothing a vibrant, bright scent that lasts up to 12 weeks, even when fabrics are tucked away in storage.
Amber, a verified Amazon purchaser writes, “I use just a little bit during regular wash cycles and I swear, it works even if my kids have played outside. You can still smell the scent boosters in their clothes even if they’ve been sweating. It’s also great for my husband’s clothes since he does pretty labor-intensive work outdoors.”
Downy Infusions Dryer Sheets
Reduce wrinkles and static while softening clothes with the Downy Infusions Dryer Sheets. These easy-to-use sheets give clothes the soothing scent of lavender and vanilla bean. All you do is add one or two to the dryer with each load.
“I have very sensitive skin and a lot of dryer sheets and scents give me rashes from the added fragrance,” says Michaela. “But I also want my clothes to smell fresh, so I searched and searched until I tried these. Now, I will never buy anything else. I even had my mom start buying them and she hasn’t changed what she’s bought for laundry in 20 years. It smells amazing, and no skin irritation either!”
Smart Sheep Wool Dryer Balls
These Smart Sheep wool dryer balls offer many of the same benefits as dryer sheets, but they’re reusable and eco-friendly. The balls are made from 100% premium New Zealand wool. In your dryer they help remove wrinkles, reduce lint and shorten drying time.
“I have been using these dryer balls for about a year and a half now, and only have amazing experiences with them!” says one enthusiastic Amazon customer. “They accomplish the same things as dryer sheets by reducing static and removing wrinkles. These balls offer the added bonus of allowing clothes to dry faster thanks to extra agitation action.”
Simple Houseware Mesh Wash Bags
Delicate items such as undergarments, activewear and sweaters often benefit from extra protection in the laundry, and the Simple Houseware mesh wash bags help prevent tangling, snagging and pulling. The bags come in several sizes, including a structured option that’s ideal for bras. The bags also have rust-free zippers that withstand regular washing.
“I have used these lingerie mesh bags for over 10 years to machine wash my ‘hand wash only’ silk pillow cases and delicates,” writes Wisconsin Kat. “I have never had any problems with these. When I used a different brand that had a much larger mesh, my bra hooks were always catching even though I closed the fasteners before washing. I also give these lingerie bags when I send send silk pillowcases to friends and family.”
Ecos Liquidless Laundry Detergent Sheets
Reviewers insist these Ecos liquidless laundry detergent sheets are the best environmentally-conscious single-dose laundry product on the market. The plastic-free delivery is a lower waste way of getting clothes clean. Each sheet leaves a fresh, mild scent behind. These are also totally people and pet-safe, and the mess-free delivery makes them a favorite product to get kids into the hang of helping with chores.
“I have used for about a year now,” writes Clint Montgomery Workman, a verified Amazon purchaser. “Just throw one sheet in a load. I sometimes tear one in half or add two for heavier soiled clothes. It’s that easy—no measuring.”
Looking for other options? Check out more top picks for eco-friendly laundry detergent sheets.
OxiClean White Revive Laundry Whitener and Stain Remover
Brighten up dingy white clothing with OxiClean White Revive, a powder add-in for the washing machine. This popular product helps remove stains and brighten and whiten clothing, with 40% more whitening power than chlorine bleach according to the manufacturer. For really stained clothing, dissolve some OxiClean in water and pre-soak.
“We have hard water and it’s very high in boron,” writes Heidi, a verified Amazon purchaser. “Using regular bleach turns our whites a dingy brown. I couldn’t wait to try OxiClean White Revive. I can happily say it works! My dingiest whites are white again. Definitely recommend!”
The Laundress Stain Brush
Treat stains more efficiently with the top-rated Laundress Stain Brush. The soft, densely-packed bristles break up stains on all types of fabric. The handy brush provides just the right level of agitation and can be used on delicates.
“I just pour a little stain remover  on the stain, and then work it into the fabric with the brush,” says verified Amazon purchaser, Mustang Sally. “It does a much better job than just rubbing the fabric together, which I’ve done all my life with mixed results. Yesterday, I took an outfit that had ketchup and red dirt stains all over the front and scrubbed with the brush and stain remover. The stains were coming out before my eyes. I rinsed the outfit and it looks as good as new again.”
Affresh Washing Machine Cleaner
If your washer smells musty, Affresh washing machine cleaner tablets remove the residue and grime that causes it. The tablets can be used in top- and front-load washing machines, and they’re safe for septic tanks.
“I was unsure if these tablets actually did anything,” shares Jin, a skeptic-turned-believer. “Some claims on TikTok said they don’t do anything but cause a buildup of mold so was it’s just a waste a money. Then, a video from an appliance repair tech and someone with a masters in chemistry put all of those claims to bed. I throw one of these in the beginning of each month and run my washer on sanitize mode with an extra rinse cycle. This helps to maintain my washer.”
Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Liquid Laundry Detergent
Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Laundry Detergent is a popular choice for those seeking a gentle, biodegradable formula. It’s made from plant-derived ingredients, stain-fighting enzymes and essential oils, and it’s free from parabens, phthalates and artificial colors.
Shout Color Catcher Sheets
Shout Color Catcher Sheets prevents dye transfer in the wash. The sheets absorb any loose dyes, allowing you to mix colors and whites in the same load without the whites emerging with colorful splotches.
“I love Color Catchers,” says one JW. “We’re saving water by only running full loads, so being able to put all my colors and whites in the same load without fear of color bleed is fantastic. I find them long lasting. I use these in multiple loads, so they are economical. I get a last use out of them for cleaning rags. Great value in saving time, money and water.”
Lysol Laundry Sanitizer
If you’re concerned about bacteria lingering on sheets and clothes, Lysol Laundry Sanitizer kills 99% of bacteria and odors that detergent might leave behind. It doesn’t contain bleach and it works in all water temperatures. All you have to do is add it during the rinse cycle. It’s a good product to have on hand for when you need to get cat urine out of clothes.
AmeliaPond, a nursing student and verified Amazon purchaser shares, “I love the peace of mind for cleaning my scrubs. I’m a nursing student and words cannot convey how gross the hospital floor is. I wanted something to sanitize my scrubs and this fits the bill. I add it to a soak cycle, go do something for 15 minutes and come back to run the load as usual. It smells great but not overpowering, and has been safe on light and dark colors. Will be buying this again!”
Zout Laundry Stain Remover Spray
You can treat tough stains like grass, blood and sweat with Zout stain remover spray. Each enzyme in the triple-enzyme formula breaks down specific stain types so they can be more easily removed in the washer, and the spray is quick and easy to use. It even works on hard-to-treat oil stains.
“My husband is in construction and I constantly play ‘what’s that stain’ with his clothes,” says Candy, a verified Amazon purchaser. “Grease, dried blood, grass, dog drool—it is never-ending. I have tried everything out there and Zout is the best! The only product that removes old bloodstains and grease effectively. It is amazing stuff. It was previously in stores, but now online-only. Grab it up before it gets discontinued!”
Conair Fabric Defuzzer/Shaver
When your favorite sweater comes out of the dryer covered with pills or lint, the Conair fabric shaver easily and safely removes unsightly broken fibers. The battery-powered unit has three depth settings to quickly shave fuzz, pills and lint from fabric, and it’s safe to use on multiple fabric types.
“I was looking for something to help with the fuzzies on our couch, and this works really well,” says one five-star Amazon reviewer. It’s easier than using a shaver, which can take forever on a larger piece of furniture or fabric.”
Bounce Pet Hair and Lint Guard Mega Dryer Sheets
Bounce Pet Hair and Lint Guard Mega Dryer Sheets do more than just soften clothes. These sheets repel lint and pet hair to keep clothes looking neater. The oversized sheets also reduce wrinkles and static in the dryer, and give laundry a fresh scent, too. Here’s our full review on how they work.
“This is honestly the only laundry product for pet owners that actually works,” shares Kat, a verified Amazon purchaser. “The sheets are big and you only have to use one. I have a dog with short, coarse hair and a cat with long, silky hair. You’d never be able to tell how much snuggle time they get by the looks of my clothes. I am never going back to regular dryer sheets.”
Originally Published: September 08, 2022
