Non-biological laundry detergent available in the US?

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We do not use the terms "biological" and "non-biological" detergent in the United States. Instead, we label them enzyme detergents. They're mostly used in order to avoid things like having to presoak laundry (the proteins will help attack stains) or treating stains with another method.

If you are in a store or something, reading the labels on detergents will indicate if they contain anything like probiotic/enzyme/protein ingredients.

There are some brands that claim their products contain no enzymes or similar additives, including:

  • Planet Ultra Liquid Detergent - claims to have no dyes, fragrances, perfumes, or enzymes/proteins

  • Eco-Max

  • Sun Free and Clear

  • Trader Joe's labeled laundry detergent

  • All Free and Clear (should be very easy to find anywhere)

  • Purex Ultra Hypoallergenic (though most Purex doesn't contain enzymes)

Typically, "Free and Clear" detergents probably won't contain enzymes, as they're meant to be hypoallergenic, but I would read the labeling to make sure.


So yes, seeing "enzyme" on the label means it's like 'biological detergent' in the UK.

Biodegradable is a different idea. Basically, biodegradable detergents do not contain ingredients that can not be destroyed if it were just poured out into the ocean or nature or something. Some detergents (mostly the mainstream major brands) contain stuff like dyes or fragrances which can't be broken down by natural means.

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I am allergic to all detergents except Cheer. Not sure what it is that makes me react with the rest but, I have found that Cheer doesnt hurt me. So, if you are still at a loss it may be worth a try.

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