Laundry
Fewer chemicalsWhiter whites with no chlorine fumes, and no chlorine to react if it meets another cleaner.
Our pick
OxiClean Versatile Stain Remover Free (fragrance-free) powder, 3 lb x 4 (192 oz)
Oxygen bleach (sodium percarbonate) releases hydrogen peroxide and washing soda in water, so it whitens and lifts stains with no chlorine fumes. It’s safe on most colorfast fabrics.
Chlorine bleach gives off irritating fumes, and mixing it with other cleaners such as vinegar can release fumes that make breathing hard; the CDC advises against mixing cleaning products. In a study of 9,102 children, those in homes that cleaned with bleach had more flu, recurrent tonsillitis and other infections. That’s a link, not the cause.
General information, not medical advice. Ask your doctor, especially if you’re pregnant, nursing or have a health condition.
Dissolve it in warm water first, then soak tough stains for 1–6 hours before washing.
Health and safety facts on this page come from these sources. What a pick is made of comes from its maker's listing or website, as stated on the date we checked.
Laundry
Children’s eczema guides say to skip dryer sheets. A ball of wool softens laundry with no added scent.
Our pick
Otylzto 6-pk
Laundry
The American Academy of Dermatology suggests fragrance-free, dye-free detergent for kids with eczema. That ‘fresh’ scent is a mix the label doesn’t have to name.
Our pick
ARM & HAMMER Sensitive Free & Clear
