https://www.thoughtfullyrooted.com/thejournal daily 0.75 2026-06-14 https://www.thoughtfullyrooted.com/thejournal/low-tox-laundry-swaps monthly 0.5 2026-06-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69fba60ab6c6a05d2941a0d9/6ead8516-f13f-4183-ba57-6878446c87b6/IMG_0845.jpeg The Journal - My Favorite Low-Tox Laundry Swaps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69fba60ab6c6a05d2941a0d9/64b5eda1-8db2-4372-86b8-ae4397541a98/IMG_0866+%281%29.jpg The Journal - My Favorite Low-Tox Laundry Swaps My favorite laundry detergent is ATTITUDE Unscented Liquid Laundry Detergent. This is by far the best I’ve tried and actually feels like it’s getting my clothes clean while being safe for the whole family. I prefer unscented cleaning supplies in general, but if scents are important to you, they offer scents like Lavender, Summer Berries, Wildflower, Citrus Zest, and more, while still being EWG Verified. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69fba60ab6c6a05d2941a0d9/5bd7397c-dd32-46fa-b16a-99f6a0eaa287/IMG_0856.jpg The Journal - My Favorite Low-Tox Laundry Swaps I’ve never been one to use bleach, I find the smell unbearable and I’ve always been afraid to accidentally ruin something with it. But like most people, I want my whites white and my colors bright! Koala Eco Oxygenated Bleach was one of my most recent additions to my laundry routine, but has quickly changed the game. My clothes are natural fiber and need to be washed cold, so I really like that this product is a liquid and works with cold, warm, or hot water. I also keep Branch Basics Oxygen Boost in rotation. Since it’s a powder, I find it works best in warm or hot water, where it can fully dissolve before getting to work. One of my favorite things about both of these products is their versatility and usefulness for other cleaning tasks around the house. New to Branch Basics? You can get $10 off your first Branch Basics order by shopping here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69fba60ab6c6a05d2941a0d9/4d030dc8-f6e0-4709-89d1-cfbbc5b886b7/IMG_0862+%281%29.jpeg The Journal - My Favorite Low-Tox Laundry Swaps Distilled White Vinegar is one of my favorite and most affordable laundry swaps. I keep a glass bottle full to add as a replacement for fabric softener and a spray bottle that I’ll spray onto the wool dryer balls or directly on the laundry as needed to help help reduce static. And don’t worry, the vinegar smell doesn’t stick around so you won’t smell like a pickle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69fba60ab6c6a05d2941a0d9/176c2c54-f384-46d9-a3a2-5f4c945b253a/IMG_0864.jpg The Journal - My Favorite Low-Tox Laundry Swaps Koala Eco Laundry Stain Spray blew me away. I had almost given up on one of my favorite tops that had a grease stain I just couldn’t get out until I tried this spray. Even my husband's coffee-stained tee came out looking like new after the stain had already set in for days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69fba60ab6c6a05d2941a0d9/2fc9740c-a90b-47bf-b89b-17cafbe1e1f3/IMG_0850.jpg The Journal - My Favorite Low-Tox Laundry Swaps Dryer sheets help reduce static and soften your clothes in the dryer, but they do so by depositing chemicals onto your clothes. 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I breeze through these books because I can’t put them down, and miss the characters once I finish. This pair of books was really fun to read, because it revolves around the same friend group, but each story focuses on a different couple, their love story, and challenges. And as an animal lover with a menagerie of pets at home, I’m obsessed with animal sidekicks and love that they get a special place on the spines of the book. Not to mention Abby’s TikTok is incredible, I knew of her and her dog Stuntman Mike before I read her books. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69fba60ab6c6a05d2941a0d9/6f3d15db-bacf-492a-b892-6823a20aa519/IMG_0586+%281%29.JPG The Journal - Rooted Reflections | May 2026 - In the Kitchen This month I have been absolutely obsessed with my Trust Me on This One toast, you can find my recipe here. So quick, delicious, savory, and light but filling. 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