Clean Laundry Smell With The Laundress

I remember growing up watching my mother on laundry day washing and then line drying our bedding and clothing outside on the clothesline. After they were completely dry (and stiff) she would bring them in and fold them. You could not help but smell the freshness from the outdoors. I loved climbing into bed at night to the scent of fresh, clean sheets on my bed. I would often bury my face in the top sheet and just take deep breaths, then fall asleep to the scent of the outdoors.

At this year's Newberg Old Fashion Festival I introduced another great clean and green laundry product. The Laundress - a laundry product that is both nontoxic and biodegradable! I admit I am a lover of fragrances. But once I realized what was in most fragrances (a lot of bad chemicals) I knew I had to make changes in my household cleaning and laundry products, i.e. dryer sheets and scented fabric softeners (Downy) to name a few. I was looking for a way to recapture that fresh line dry smell on my clothes and towels.

I was pleasantly surprised when I found out that not only does The Laundress laundry products smell AMAZING but they actually work at cleaning your clothes. What I was most surprised about is when I use their "Signature" laundry detergent I do not need to use my dryer ball with essential oils. Their "Signature" detergent has the scent of "clean laundry" and lasts on my clothes through the drying cycle and days later when I put them on.

Ingredient Transparency

The Laundress website is completely transparent when it comes to the ingredients in their products. Their fragrances are derived from essential oils. The Laundress ingredients are free of allergens, ammonia, animal ingredients, artificial color, formaldehyde, gluten, petroleum, phthalates, phosphate, parabens, VOC's (Volatile Organic Compounds), and chlorine bleach. The active ingredients are plant derived and formulated with active ingredients like enzymes, color guard, and bleach alternative that preserves fabrics and colors. There are no artificial dyes or unnecessary additives.

Meet the Founders, Gwen Whiting & Lindsey Boyd

Gwen and Lindsey both have a unique education and work experience. They met at Cornell University's Fiber Science, Textile and Apparel Management and Design program. In 2002, Gwen and Lindsey spent the next two years researching and developing the products that The Laundress offers today - a highly effective, nontoxic line of laundry and home cleaning products.

More Clean for Your Money

Eliminate Dry Cleaning - Did you know that 90% of clothing marked "dry clean only" are actually washable?

More Value Per Wash - The Laundress products are very concentrated, require less packaging, thus less energy and water. One bottle of their "Signature" laundry detergent will last up to 64 loads.

Preserve Your Clothing Investments - Using Laundress products will extend the life of your wardrobe. These products are great for stains, fading, or pilling.

No Animal Testing

The Laundress website notes: "All products are tested on Gwen & Lindsey, never animals." And, all Laundress detergents are formulated in the USA.

Easy to Use

The Laundress Signature Detergent is so easy to use. Suited for all washing machines, washing temperatures and is HE compatible. Their website offers tips and "How-To" for every cleaning problem, complete with a Stain Guide, videos and laundry tips.

The Laundress is a, "start-to-finish laundering collection is scented in Classic, the ultimate 'clean laundry smell', blending lily of the valley and jasmine with sweet musk, sandalwood, and a touch of citrus."

Once you open the cap and smell the scent of "clean laundry," you will want to run out and buy a bottle. You can purchase The Laundress on Amazon. You can also find all of their products at The Container Store.

The search is now on for a clothes line to use in my backyard. Be sure to check back for an upcoming post on line drying your laundry.