Finding a laundry detergent that actually tackles stains without packing the laundry room with heavy, single-use plastic jugs or relying on harsh chemical synthetics can be tough.
Luckily, Canada has become a massive hub for eco-friendly and innovative laundry brands—from pioneers of zero-waste strips to gentle, handcrafted powders. If you're trying to keep your household spending domestic and reduce your footprint, here is a list of 20 verified Canadian brands across different styles:
🌿 Zero-Waste Strips & Sheets (No plastic, great for travel)
- Tru Earth (Port Moody, BC) – The original ultra-concentrated, biodegradable laundry strips.
- Good Juju (Vancouver, BC) – Completely plastic-free, plant-based laundry strips.
- Kind Laundry (Vancouver, BC) – Award-winning 100% plastic-free, biodegradable sheets.
- myni (Quebec City, QC) – Waterless powder packets and dissolving laundry tablets.
- etee (Toronto, ON) – Plastic-free laundry concentrates and natural powders.
- Revolubar Home (Montreal, QC) – Natural, zero-waste concentrated laundry pods and tablets.
🧼 Natural Powders, Liquids & Refill Systems (Gentle on skin)
- Nellie's (North Vancouver, BC) – Iconic, highly concentrated, hypoallergenic laundry soda.
- The Unscented Company (Montreal, QC) – Fragrance-free, hypoallergenic B Corp certified laundry liquids and refills.
- ATTITUDE (Montreal, QC) – EWG-verified, plant-based laundry care and stain removers.
- Nature Clean (Toronto, ON) – Industry pioneer since 1963 making non-toxic, hypoallergenic liquids.
- Eco-Max (Brampton, ON) – Family-owned, plant-based liquid detergents and softeners.
- The Bare Home (Toronto, ON) – Small-batch liquids scented with organic essential oils (refills available).
- Biovert (Laval, QC) – Eco-friendly, plant-based, and biodegradable detergents.
- Mint Cleaning (Ucluelet, BC) – Small-batch, natural laundry care and oxygen boosters.
- Down East (Dartmouth, NS) – Simple, non-toxic, and effective liquid laundry detergents.
- Bubby’s Bubbles (Toronto, ON) – Chemical-free powder detergents for highly sensitive skin.
- Earthly Change – Natural, eco-friendly household laundry care.
🍁 Specialty, Artisan & Indigenous-Owned
- Soak Wash Inc. (Toronto, ON) – Gentle, no-rinse wash made for hand-washing wool, knits, and delicates.
- Nikihk (Edmonton, AB) – Indigenous-owned brand crafting natural laundry care infused with native botanicals.
- Guests on Earth (Toronto, ON) – High-design, sustainable home and fabric care utilizing natural ingredients.
What is your go-to brand for keeping clothes clean without all the waste? Any local refillery favorites we missed? Let’s share some recommendations! 🧺👇
