Is Guests on Earth Laundry Detergent truly non-toxic?

Yes. Our formula is free from a long list of harmful ingredients commonly found in conventional and even natural laundry detergents — including Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonates (LABS), 1,4-Dioxane, amines, parabens, sulfates, phthalates, DBDS, TEA, MEA, chelators, free fatty acids, and added preservatives. It's scented exclusively with a natural fragrance blend (or available completely unscented), making it one of the most comprehensively clean laundry detergents on the market — without compromising on cleaning power.

Does this laundry detergent actually remove tough stains?

Yes — and it works differently from conventional detergents in a way that produces better long-term results. Most laundry products penetrate the stain and try to absorb it into the fabric, which can leave residue and cause colours to dull over time. Our formula uses a magnet-like action to lift the stain off the fabric and then keeps the dirt particles suspended in the water so they rinse away completely instead of redepositing. This is why brights stay brighter and whites stay whiter with repeated washing. For pre-treating, apply a few drops of concentrate directly to the wet stain, let it sit for 20 minutes, then wash as normal.

Is this laundry detergent safe for sensitive skin?

Yes. Our detergent contains no added preservatives, no sulfates, and none of the common chemical irritants — like amines, LABS, or 1,4-Dioxane — found in many conventional and free and clear detergents. It's worth noting that many detergents marketed as free and clear are simply free of fragrance, not free of toxins. Our Unscented version goes further, removing the fragrance entirely while keeping the full cleaning performance, making it an excellent choice for sensitive skin, eczema, allergies, and baby clothes.

Laundry tester will do one large load or two small loads of wash

Guests on Earth Laundry Detergent bottle hangs on a clothesline between crisp white shirt and skirt in daylight

Guests on Earth Laundry Detergent, a non-toxic product, hangs on clothesline with colourful tee, sweater, and dryer balls

Guests on Earth is a producer of non-toxic cleaning products: wool dryer balls stacked on a stone block

Guests on Earth eco-friendly Laundry Detergent bottle hangs on a clothesline between lace lingerie, air-drying in daylight

Guests on Earth Laundry Detergent Green Hinoki, Non-Toxic formula, styled with pear, figs, and flowers

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Q: What makes this laundry detergent different from other natural or plant-based detergents?

Most natural laundry detergents rely on glucosides — a plant-derived surfactant that's an improvement over petrochemicals, but still energy-intensive to produce. Ours goes further: we are first-to-market with a laundry detergent at this concentration of glycolipids, a next-generation class of biosurfactants that deliver deep, fabric-safe cleaning with a lower carbon footprint than glucosides. Combined with a corrected enzyme blend that breaks down stains at a molecular level without degrading natural fibers over time, it's a genuinely new approach to how laundry detergent works — not just a cleaner version of the conventional formula.

Q: What fabrics and machines is this detergent compatible with?

Our laundry detergent is formulated to be safe for all fabrics, including delicates, natural fibers, linens, gym gear, and baby clothes. It is cold-water optimized — meaning the enzymes and biosurfactants are fully active at lower temperatures, so you can wash effectively in cold water and save energy in the process. It is also low-foam and fully compatible with HE (high-efficiency) washing machines. One formula handles your entire laundry routine, from workout wear to your most delicate pieces.

Pair our Glycolipid and Biobased Laundry Detergent with our Wool Dryer Balls and enjoy a next-level laundry day.

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Overview

75 Loads

Crafted over two years, our breakthrough formula uses glycolipids, enzymes, and bio-based surfactants to lift stains and odours—then actually disperse them, so they don’t redeposit like they do with conventional detergents.

Pair it with a 3-pack of our Wool Dryer Baaah-lls, and you're ready to party.

Includes:

Laundry Detergent - 75 Loads.
Wool Dryer Baaah-lls - 3 Balls.

Why It's a Game-Changer:

Next-Level Stain Lifting
Most laundry products are very 'soapy,' penetrating stains to try to absorb them. Ours does the opposite. Instead of penetrating the stain and the fabric, we use a proprietary technology with a one-two punch:
First, it acts like a magnet to LIFT the stain off,
Then, it keeps the dirt particles suspended in the water, preventing them from redepositing onto fabrics. This method keeps your brights brighter, and your whites whiter over time.
Next-Gen Biosurfactants
We are the first-to-market with such a high concentration of glycolipids, which deliver deep, fabric-safe cleaning with a lower carbon footprint than glucosides, which traditional laundry products use.
Exceptional Cleaning Performance
Enzymes play a powerful role in laundry detergent - they act as biological stain removers, breaking down specific types of stains at a molecular level.
A negative of enzymes is that they can degrade natural fibers over time. We use a corrected blend of enzymes, that provide excellent cleaning without compromising the long-term integrity of textile fibers.
Smart, Sustainable Design:
Comes in a sleek, reusable 750mL aluminum bottle with a precision pump (just 5mL per load = 75+ loads).
Safe for What You Love:
Cold-water optimized.
Safe for all fabrics—from delicates, to natural fibers, linens, gym gear, baby clothes and more.
Low-foam & HE machine compatible.
Available in Green Hinoki (a fresh, grounding scent unlike anything in laundry) and Unscented for sensitive skin.

What we left out:

Many 'free and clear' laundry detergents aren't free and clear of toxins. They're free and clear of fragrance. At Guests on Earth, fragrance is a key part of the product experience. Our new laundry detergent comes in an intoxicating new scent, Green Hinoki, as well as an Unscented version.

More importantly, we leave out a lot of the common toxins of conventional detergents:

No Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonates (LABS)
No 1,4-Dioxane
No Amines
No Added Preservatives
No Free Fatty Acids
No Chelators
No Parabens
No Sulfates
No Phthalates
No DBDS
No TEA, MEA

Wool Dryer Balls

Wool dryer balls gently lift and separate laundry, increasing the airflow and leaving your clothes soft and fluffy. They shorten drying time, reduce static and wrinkles and are fun to juggle with.

We source from farms where the sheep live free-range and are raised for their wool, not your dinner.

Scent

Laundry is available in Unscented and Green Hinoki.

Green Hinoki is crisp, fresh and grounding.

Top Notes - Crisp Pear, Fig
Middle Notes - Jasmine, Violet
Bottom Notes - Hinoki, Leather, Musk

*Green Hinoki is IFRA compliant, and we list all of our fragrance allergens on the label and on our website.

For sensitive skin, we recommend the unscented version.

Ingredients

Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate (and) Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate, Sodium Cocoamphopropionate, Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Glycolipids, Sodium Gluconate , Sodium Citrate, Potassium Carbonate, Fragrance/Parfum*, Polyglycerol Esters, Modified Polysaccharide Polymer , Sodium Polyitaconate, Glycerol Caprate , Magnesium Chloride, Cellulase Enzyme , alpha-Cellulase Enzyme, Protease Enzyme, alpha-Amylase Enzyme, Mannanase Enzyme, Lipase Enzyme.

Green Hinoki Fragrance allergens:

Benzyl Salicylate, Cedarwood Oil Virginian (Juniperus Virginia Oil), Orange Terpenes (Limonene), Iso E Super, Methyl Ionone Gamma, Patchouli Oil (Pogostemon Cablin Oil), Vertofix Coeur.

How To Use

FOR LAUNDRY

Follow your garment care instructions.

Our 'Smart Pump,' means no more messy pouring. Each pump dispenses 5ML of laundry detergent.

This is a HIGHLY concentrated product, so resist the temptation to over-serve!

Small / Medium Load: 1-2 Pumps

Large / Heavily Soiled Load: 3-4 Pumps

Hand Wash: A few drops / light pump.

To Pre-Treat: Wet the stain with warm water and treat it with a few drops of concentrate. Let it sit for 20 minutes before washing. Repeat if necessary.

FOR DRYER BALLS

Toss all three wool balls into your dryer. That's it! Store in your dryer between loads, or practice your juggling.

For unscented laundry detergent, feel free to add a few drops of your favourite essential oils to lightly scent clothes.

Daily rituals, real results

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$75.00 ~~$82.00~~

Guests on Earth scent story styled with pears, figs, purple blooms, greenery, and sculptural wood.

Laundry is available in Green Hinoki and an Unscented version.

Green Hinoki: Crisp, fresh and grounding.

*An IFRA compliant essential oil and synthetic blend. All fragrance allergens are listed here, in our Ingredient Glossary.

Top Notes - Crisp Pear, Fig

Middle Notes - Jasmine, Violet

Bottom Notes - Hinoki, Leather, Musk

FAQ

Is it HE compatible?

Yes, it is HE compatible and cold-water optimized, meaning the enzymes and biosurfactants are fully active at lower temperatures, so you can wash effectively in cold water and save energy in the process.

It is also low-foam and fully compatible with HE (high-efficiency) washing machines.

What makes this laundry detergent different from other natural or plant-based detergents?

Most natural laundry detergents rely on glucosides, a plant-derived surfactant that's an improvement over petrochemicals, but still energy-intensive to produce.

Ours goes further: we are first-to-market with a laundry detergent at this concentration of glycolipids, a next-generation class of biosurfactants that deliver deep, fabric-safe cleaning with a lower carbon footprint than glucosides.

Combined with a corrected enzyme blend that breaks down stains at a molecular level without degrading natural fibers over time, it's a genuinely new approach to how laundry detergent works, not just a cleaner version of the conventional formula.

What makes this detergent different from conventional detergents?

We leave out a lot of the common toxins of conventional detergents:

No Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonates (LABS)
No 1,4-Dioxane
No Toxic Chelators (e.g. no EDTA or NTA)
No Parabens
No Sulfates
No Phthalates
No DBDS
No TEA, MEA

We also exclude free fatty acids, which in some formulations are used as defoamers but can also deposit on fabric and oxidize over time, a known cause of yellowing and odour in stored detergents.

How concentrated is this detergent and how many loads does it do?

Very concentrated. One pump dispenses 5ML of detergent, and a standard load is 10-20ML.

For larger, or heavily soiled loads, use 25-30ML.

The precision pump dispenser makes it easy to use exactly the right amount every time, so there's no waste and no guesswork. A common problem with conventional detergents that leads to overuse and product buildup on fabrics.

How concentrated is this detergent and how many loads does it do?

Very concentrated — just 1 to 2 pumps (5mL per pump) handles a small to medium load, with 3 to 4 pumps for a large or heavily soiled load. The 750mL bottle delivers 75 loads, and the bulk refill pouch adds another 150 loads, bringing the Laundry Bundle Kit to 225 loads total at just $0.43 per load. The precision pump dispenser makes it easy to use exactly the right amount every time, so there's no waste and no guesswork — a common problem with conventional detergents that leads to overuse and product buildup on fabrics.

Why use wool dryer balls instead of dryer sheets?

Conventional dryer sheets are single-use, typically coated with synthetic fragrance and chemical softeners that leave residue on fabrics and are linked to skin irritation and indoor air pollution. Our Wool Dryer Balls are a reusable, chemical-free alternative that naturally lift and separate laundry, increasing airflow to reduce drying time, soften fabrics, and reduce static and wrinkles — without any synthetic ingredients. Each set of three balls lasts for hundreds of loads, and the wool is sourced from free-range farms. For those using the Unscented detergent, a few drops of essential oil on the dryer balls is a simple way to lightly scent your laundry naturally.

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