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Plastic-Free Rating
Cleaning
Mainstream Brand
Cleaning·Mrs. Meyer's

Clean Day Laundry Detergent (64 loads)

C
PFR Grade
Fair — some plastic content or limited transparency
No phosphates, no chlorine, no ammonia. However, contains synthetic fragrance components. Mrs. Meyer's is one of the most popular natural cleaning brands. The synthetic fragrance is the main concern.
PFR Reviewed

Laundry detergent. No phosphates, no chlorine, no ammonia. Contains synthetic fragrance components.

Score Breakdown

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.

Materials
5
Packaging
5
Transparency
6
Durability
7

This is a rating of this specific product only — not the company. Other products from this brand may score differently.

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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High Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Conventional cleaning products contain synthetic chemicals including quaternary ammonium compounds, synthetic fragrances (phthalates), chlorine bleach, and 2-butoxyethanol. These are absorbed through skin, inhaled as aerosols, and ingested as residues on cleaned surfaces.

Synthetic Plastic Content
30%
synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Mrs. Meyer's laundry detergent is a meaningful improvement over conventional detergents — no phosphates, no chlorine. However, it contains synthetic fragrance components. For clothing worn against skin all day, fragrance-free detergent is the better choice.

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