What is the safest laundry detergent? Detergent makers use chemicals they have identified as effective ingredients to clean your clothes, Reddy says. It’s a cost-benefit analysis for consumers.

Nontoxic laundry detergents can get expensive, but Molly’s Suds offers a cost-effective solution at just $15 for a 3-pound bag that can tackle 70 loads. The nontoxic detergent uses four main ...