{"id":606511563058,"title":"Clean People Laundry Detergent Review: Healthy or Overrated?","created_at":"2023-10-17T12:13:09-04:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/1524\/9737\/files\/Clean_People_Laundry_Detergent_Review_Article_Header_Image_Optimized.png?v=1697561091\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean People is a laundry detergent brand that uses sheets rather than liquid, which is a growing trend in the US. The brand describes their products as \"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003escientifically formulated with clean ingredients to powerfully lift stains and leave you with fresh clothing.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBut does Clean People Laundry Detergent contain research-backed ingredients for cleaning clothes? Is it a healthier option than traditional laundry detergent? How do real users rate and describe its effects? And which retailer sells Clean People for the best price?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn this article we'll answer all of these questions and more, as we analyze the ingredients in Clean People Laundry Detergent based on clinical studies to give our take on whether or not it's likely to be effective, and how it compares to traditional detergent in terms of healthiness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe'll feature unsponsored user reviews of the brand, and provide a cost comparison to show which retailer sells this product for the best price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredient Analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/1524\/9737\/files\/Clean_People_Laundry_Detergent_Ingredients_Optimized.png?v=1697561316\" alt=\"Clean People Fragrance Free Laundry Detergent ingredients\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe ingredients in the Fragrance Free version of Clean People Laundry detergent are shown above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable glycerin\u003c\/strong\u003e is described as a stain-remover by Clean People, but it can also naturally improve scent according to a 2019 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31840548\/\"\u003eresearch review\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarch\u003c\/strong\u003e is a safe and non-toxic cleansing ingredient according to a 1993 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/229729805_Starch-Derived_Products_for_Detergents\"\u003eclinical review\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe good news is that there are no ingredients in the Fragrance Free version of this product that we consider to be unhealthy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe scented version contains \u003cstrong\u003efragrance\u003c\/strong\u003e, which may pose risks to human health depending on the fragrance chemicals used, as we documented in our review of another laundry detergent brand called \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/illuminatelabs.org\/blogs\/health\/laundry-sauce-review\"\u003eLaundry Sauce\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo illustrate why we consider Clean People Laundry Detergent to be a healthier option than most commercial detergent brands, let's review the ingredients in a Purex detergent, shown below:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/1524\/9737\/files\/Purex_Mountain_Breeze_Detergent_Ingredients_Optimized.png?v=1697563312\" alt=\"Purex Mountain Breeze detergent ingredients\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFragrances\u003c\/strong\u003e is a questionable additive as discussed above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMethylisothiazolinone\u003c\/strong\u003e is a preservative and its use is strictly controlled by \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca\/nhpid-bdipsn\/ingredReq.do?id=3473\u0026amp;lang=eng\"\u003eHealth Canada\u003c\/a\u003e over safety concerns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eColorants\u003c\/strong\u003e is a broad descriptor that fails to document whether the colors used are naturally-derived or synthetic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOverall, we consider Clean People Laundry Detergent likely to be effective and safe for cleaning clothes, and a healthier option than traditional laundry detergent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBut how do real users rate and describe the effects of this brand? We'll feature some unsponsored user reviews in the next section of this article.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReal People Try Clean People\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA TikTok creator named Gigi Peeples shared her experience using Clean People Laundry Detergent:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote style=\"max-width: 325px; min-width: 325px;\" data-video-id=\"7124095278877019438\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@suddenlygigi\/video\/7124095278877019438\" class=\"tiktok-embed\"\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@suddenlygigi?refer=embed\" title=\"@suddenlygigi\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e@suddenlygigi\u003c\/a\u003e UPDATE! \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/laundrystrips?refer=embed\" title=\"laundrystrips\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e#laundrystrips\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/lessplasticplease?refer=embed\" title=\"lessplasticplease\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e#lessplasticplease\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/savetheplanet2022?refer=embed\" title=\"savetheplanet2022\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e#savetheplanet2022\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/savetheoceansfromplastic?refer=embed\" title=\"savetheoceansfromplastic\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e#savetheoceansfromplastic\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/plantatreewitheachpurchase?refer=embed\" title=\"plantatreewitheachpurchase\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e#plantatreewitheachpurchase\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/cleanlaundrycheck?refer=embed\" title=\"cleanlaundrycheck\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e#cleanlaundrycheck\u003c\/a\u003e @getcleanpeople \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/original-sound-7124095277631408939?refer=embed\" title=\"♬ original sound - Gigi Peeples\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e♬ original sound - Gigi Peeples\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cscript async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA TikTok creator named \"True Crime Mama\" suggests that you can make Clean People Laundry Detergent smell even better by combining it with another product:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote style=\"max-width: 325px; min-width: 325px;\" data-video-id=\"7163045846773304622\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@true.crime.mama\/video\/7163045846773304622\" class=\"tiktok-embed\"\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@true.crime.mama?refer=embed\" title=\"@true.crime.mama\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e@true.crime.mama\u003c\/a\u003e Best smelling + super clean laundry! Clean People ultra concentrated detergent strips and Tyler Candle Co Diva 😍😍😍 @Tyler_candle_company_llc \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/tylercandlecompany?refer=embed\" title=\"tylercandlecompany\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e#tylercandlecompany\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/cleanpeople?refer=embed\" title=\"cleanpeople\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e#CleanPeople\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/laundrydetergent?refer=embed\" title=\"laundrydetergent\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e#laundrydetergent\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/bestsmellinglaundry?refer=embed\" title=\"bestsmellinglaundry\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e#bestsmellinglaundry\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/detergentstrips?refer=embed\" title=\"detergentstrips\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e#detergentstrips\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/So-Fresh-So-Clean-204634894306885632?refer=embed\" title=\"♬ So Fresh, So Clean - Outkast\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e♬ So Fresh, So Clean - Outkast\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cscript src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\" async=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Buy Clean People\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClean People Laundry Detergent is sold at a variety of online retailers, but only Amazon and the brand's website offer the value size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHere's a price breakdown for a one-time purchase of the 192-count pack (which is the best value) at the time of publishing this article:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBrand website: $55 (free shipping, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.getcleanpeople.com\/product\/fresh-clean-laundry-detergent\/\"\u003elink\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAmazon: $55 (free shipping, \u003ca rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3M7a5ZP\"\u003elink to official Amazon listing\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor customers who plan on subscribing, the brand's website offers a better deal at 15% off compared to 5% or 10% off on Amazon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre Laundry Sheets \"Greenwashing\"?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA YouTube creator named \"The Simple Environmentalist\" has a well-researched video discussing whether or not laundry sheets are actually better for the environment than traditional liquid detergent:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/W-wCcSPOkss?si=BlsMNmw84Unq6Fsa\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOur Clean Detergent Pick\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/1524\/9737\/files\/Laundry_Detergent_Image_v2.png?v=1691645968\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"sopnsored\" href=\"https:\/\/trulyfreehome.pxf.io\/c\/3271428\/1653149\/19182?irck=irclickid\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Ftrulyfreehome.com%2Fproducts%2Fsignature-scent-laundry-wash\"\u003eTruly Free Laundry Wash\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis our top laundry detergent for two reasons: formulation and eco-friendliness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse code LABS30 for 30% off your first order.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTruly Free uses essential oils like lime oil and eucalyptus oil to scent their detergent rather than harsh fragrances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll of the active ingredients in this detergent are safe and non-toxic based on our review of clinical studies\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the product is sold in a large refillable plastic jug, which is better for the environment than single-use plastic pods in our opinion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterested consumers can check out Truly Free Laundry Wash \u003ca rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/trulyfreehome.pxf.io\/c\/3271428\/1653149\/19182?irck=irclickid\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Ftrulyfreehome.com%2Fproducts%2Fsignature-scent-laundry-wash\"\u003eat this link\u003c\/a\u003e to the product page on the brand's official website, where the product retails for \u003cstrong\u003eonly $19.95.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReal Customers Review Clean People\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmazon is a better resource for honest customer reviews than a brand's website in our opinion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean People Detergent has been reviewed over 4,000 times on Amazon, with an average review rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars at the time of publishing this article.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe top positive review from a verified purchaser comes from a user named \"Julia\" who gives the product a 5\/5 star rating and highlights the benefit that it can save water:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ethe box is so much smaller than the giant container that all the pods come in. \u003cstrong\u003ePlus, water is a premium these days and I prefer not to waste it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Therefore, I highly recommend the Clean People products.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe top negative review from a verified purchaser is written by a user named \"Adam Thomas Todd\" who gives the product a 1\/5 star rating and claims it doesn't dissolve properly:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\"They do not dissolve. I even tried tearing them into smaller pieces, but it did not work. They leave a gummy mess in your clothes.\u003c\/strong\u003e I gave it many chances, about five trips to the laundromat.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean People currently has an average review rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars on Google.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePros and Cons of Clean People\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere are the pros and cons of Clean People laundry detergent in our opinion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePros:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContains natural cleaning ingredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFragrance Free version has no unhealthy additives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAffordable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnvironmentally-friendly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly positive online customer reviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree shipping on all orders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCons:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh Scent version contains fragrance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConclusion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean People Laundry Detergent is a refreshing alternative to commercial detergent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brand is a healthier option, and is more environmentally-friendly, than traditional detergent in our opinion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this article, we shared an ingredient list from a Purex liquid detergent to explain why we think Clean People is a much healthier option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of the online reviews that we came across while researching this article were highly positive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the time of publishing, Amazon and the brand's website have the same price on one-time orders, but the brand's website has a better discount for subscription orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf more American consumers shifted from traditional liquid detergent with harsh additives to sheet detergent brands like Clean People it would be a good thing for the ecosystem in our opinion.\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":49281925193,"author":"Calloway Cook","user_id":26601750601,"published_at":"2023-10-17T23:42:40-04:00","updated_at":"2023-10-17T23:42:40-04:00","summary_html":"We analyze the ingredients in Clean People Laundry Detergent based on clinical studies to give our take on whether the brand is really healthier and more efficient than traditional detergent. We feature unsponsored customer reviews and share where to buy.","template_suffix":"","handle":"clean-people-laundry-detergent-review","tags":"_related:personal-care-products"}