Common Good Laundry Detergent Review
Quick Take
Overall Score: 8.1/10
Common Good built their brand around the refill station concept—beautiful glass-like bottles you refill at participating stores rather than buying new plastic each time. The laundry detergent itself is solid: plant-based surfactants, essential oil fragrance, and an EWG-A rating. Performance is good for everyday laundry, though heavy stains may need pre-treatment.
The Verdict: A thoughtful choice for eco-conscious families near refill locations. The formula is genuinely safe and cleans well for daily laundry. If you don't have access to refill stations, the value proposition weakens compared to other EWG-A options.
Safety Analysis
Common Good earns EWG-A with transparent ingredients:
- Water: Base
- Sodium coco-sulfate: Coconut-derived surfactant
- Coco-glucoside: Plant-based cleaning agent
- Sodium citrate: Water softener
- Lavender essential oil: Natural fragrance
- Citric acid: pH balancer
No synthetic fragrances, optical brighteners, dyes, or petroleum-derived ingredients.
Cleaning Performance
Everyday Laundry (8/10)
Handles daily wear, light dirt, and body oils effectively. Clothes come out clean with a subtle lavender scent that fades after drying.
Stain Fighting (6.5/10)
Food stains and grass marks need pre-treatment. The gentle formula prioritizes safety over aggressive stain removal.
Baby Clothes (9/10)
Excellent for baby laundry—gentle enough for sensitive skin without fragrance that lingers.
The Refill Model
Common Good's refill stations are available at select Whole Foods and independent retailers. You buy the bottle once, then refill at about 40% less than buying new. If you have access, it's both economical and eco-friendly.
