Liquid Laundry Detergent, Original Scent
Gain Liquid Laundry Detergent, Original Scent, is a popular mainstream detergent known for its strong fragrance and cleaning power. It comes in a plastic bottle.
How scores are calculated
Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.
Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?
Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?
Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.
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Last updated: April 8, 2026
Contains numerous synthetic ingredients, strong fragrances, and is packaged in a plastic bottle. While some bottles contain recycled plastic, it's still a significant source of plastic waste and potential health concerns due to ingredients.
Why We Rated It This Way
Gain's Liquid Laundry Detergent, Original Scent is made from Water, Sodium And MEA C10-16 Alkylbenzenesulfonate, C10-16 Alketh, Alcohol, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Fragrances, Polyethyleneimines Alkoxylated, Sodium And MEA Citrate, Sodium Formate, C10-16 Alkyldimethylamine Oxide, Ethanolamine, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Subtilisin, Diethylenetriamine, Methyl Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Benzisothiazolinone, Calcium Formate, Amylase Enzyme, Cellulase Enzyme, Polyo
Chemical & Health Analysis
Each chemical of concern is broken down below — what it is, where it comes from in this product, what it does to the body, and who is most at risk.
Various plastic chemicals
Gain Liquid Laundry Detergent, Original Scent
Fragrances (potential irritants), synthetic polymers
All health claims are based on published, peer-reviewed research from the NIH, WHO, IARC, and peer-reviewed journals. This information is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice.
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