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Laundry detergents: clean & green options.(Buyers guide)(Table)
The chemicals in laundry detergents that clean clothing are called surfactants. But in the case of at least one type, surfactant is also a dirty word.
Nonylphenol ethoxylates, also known as NPEs, are recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency as toxic to aquatic plants and animals. They're also banned in parts of the European Union. But some detergents made for the U.S. still contain those chemicals because they cost less. And in our tests, many laundry detergents with NPEs performed worse than those with more environmentally friendly surfactants. Some other findings:
Price versus performance. The highest-rated detergent, SA8 with Bioquest (made ...
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