Origin
- Manufactured in Illinois, USA
Ingredients
- Unscented: Ethoxylated alcohol, C12-16(CAS #68551-12-2, surfactant), glycerin (CAS #56-81-5, processing aid), linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acid (CAS# 68584-22-5, surfactant), triethanolamine (CAS# 102-71-6, pH adjuster), subtilisin (CAS #9014-01-01, enzyme), alpha amylase (CAS #9000-90-2, enzyme), deionized water (processing aid), polyvinyl alcohol film (PVA) with bittering agent (synthetic water soluble film). *Denotes plant or mineral origin.
- Lavender Eucalyptus: Ethoxylated alcohol, C12-16(CAS #68551-12-2, surfactant), glycerin (CAS #56-81-5, processing aid), linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acid (CAS# 68584-22-5, surfactant), triethanolamine (CAS# 102-71-6, pH adjuster), subtilisin (CAS #9014-01-01, enzyme), alpha amylase (CAS #9000-90-2, enzyme), deionized water (processing aid), polyvinyl alcohol film (PVA) with bittering agent (synthetic water soluble film). *Denotes plant or mineral origin.
- Clean Scent: Ethoxylated alcohol, C12-16(CAS #68551-12-2, surfactant), glycerin (CAS #56-81-5, processing aid), linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acid (CAS# 68584-22-5, surfactant), triethanolamine (CAS# 102-71-6, pH adjuster), subtilisin (CAS #9014-01-01, enzyme), alpha amylase (CAS #9000-90-2, enzyme), deionized water (processing aid), , orange oil (citrus aurantium dulcis) (plant derived fragrance)*, fir needle oil (abies sibirica) (plant derived fragrance)*, polyvinyl alcohol film (PVA) with bittering agent (synthetic water soluble film). *Denotes plant or mineral origin.
End of Life
- The Dropps pod membrane is a biodegradable, water soluble film made of polyvinyl alcohol. When the film dissolves and enters the water stream in microparticles, micro-organisms that commonly exist in nature break down the PVA (polyvinyl alcohol) to water and carbon dioxide. As many as 55 species of micro-organisms (including bacteria, yeasts and fungi) that are naturally present in water and soils are capable of breaking down PVA! Research has shown that in river water, PVAs take no more than 1 month to break down into their component parts.
- Biodegradable product formula
Certifications
- Dropps has been a leader in the eco-friendly laundry detergent world since 2008, when their laundry pods received the EPA Safer Choice certification! Safer Choice helps consumers, businesses, and purchasers find products that perform and are safer for human health and the environment. To qualify for the Safer Choice label, a product must meet EPA's Safer Choice Standard, which includes stringent human and environmental health criteria!
- Certified cruelty free by PETA
Earth Friendly Features
- Traditional liquid laundry detergents are usually packaged in high density polyethylene plastic containers. 68% of these bottles are not recycled, and they contribute to the approximately 275 metric tons of plastic waste that goes into our oceans and waterways annually! Dropps is a plastic-free, biodegradable, and non-toxic alternative to traditional laundry pods.
Packaging
- Packaged in a 100% recyclable, repulpable, and compostable cardboard box!
- Ships plastic free in recyclable boxes that are made with recycled content
Made Without
- Free of dyes, chlorine, phosphates, enzymes, optical brighteners
- Scented with essential oils and botanical extracts, not chemicals
- Contains 100% vegan mineral and plant based ingredients
- Cruelty free
Product Care
- To use: Use with dry hands only. Add detergent capsule directly into the back of the washer drum BEFORE adding clothes. Do not place in the dispenser drawer. Do not unwrap or cut open. Pod dissolves completely to release deep cleaning detergent. Use one pod for regular wash load. For extra large loads or high capacity machines, use 2 pacs.
Additional Features
- Eco-friendly laundry detergent pods to fight stains and odors while cleaning and refreshing clothing
- Whiten and brighten clothes without phosphates, chlorine, or dyes
- Compatible with all washer types and won't leave behind irritating residues
- Contains mineral and plant based ingredients, and is scented with natural botanicals, not fragrances or perfumes
Returns
- Unused, undamaged products in their original product packaging can be returned within 30 days
Specifications
- 1 load = up to 25lbs of clothing!
- Compatible with all machine types including HE/high efficiency, standard, front loading, top loading, and more!
Shipping Info
- Ships same business day!
Dropps
What comes to mind when you think about the dishwasher or the washing machine in your home? Maybe the amount of water or energy they require? What about the products we use to help them run effectively? While often overlooked, household goods like dish detergent or laundry pods play a huge roll in the impact humans have on the planet and its other inhabitants. In addition to creating an incredible plastic-free cleaning product that we didn’t even know we needed, Dropps also partners with Oceana, the largest international ocean conservation organization. Through science-backed policy reform, Oceana is effectively tackling major issues like overfishing, habitat destruction, and various other threats to marine biodiversity. With Dropps, each load of laundry or dishwasher cycle that you do will mean that you’re contributing to real environmental change. Happy cleaning!
Gena (verified owner) –
Great product. Works well in cold and hot water. We have a standard tip load. We use 1 to 2 Dropps per load; always 2 for heavier soiled items. Very happy whether the smell and the way they work.
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bellak20032018 (verified owner) –
No problems in a HE washing machine and no problems with the machine either. Leaves a very light scent behind that I enjoy and I did not enjoy the traditional strong scents at all.
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Victoria Anzalone (verified owner) –
I’ve been looking for an eco-friendly alternative to liquid detergent for a while and am glad to have had a positive experience with Dropps, which I first heard about from Shelbizlee on YouTube. I haven’t had any problem using these on a cold wash in my HE front load washer. (I’ve heard some folks caution that the packets don’t dissolve in cold water but that hasn’t been my experience so far–fingers crossed!)
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kathrin.seelig (verified owner) –
Plastic-free and washes perfectly clean! Perfect product.
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jenbicknell84 (verified owner) –
I have a house full of active kids, pets and a significant other that works out doors. We have a lot of very dirty laundry and I was hesitant that this would work. However, I’m halfway through my box and I can’t see any difference from using tide pods. I love that they are better for the environment, safer for my family and actually work.
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schwartzjennae (verified owner) –
Works great and didn’t have any stick together and be unusable. Would order again.
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xkittnx13 (verified owner) –
Original post – sometime in Jan or Feb 2021 – 5 stars
I made a DIY laundry soap and it left my clothes pretty dingy. Never doing that again. Using these now after reading reviews and watching a few reviews on YouTube. I appreciate that the scent isn’t very strong. I’ve become sensitive to scents as I’ve gotten older. So it’s nice to still smell good but not overwhelming.
Review update – 6/13/21
I wanted to update my review as I’m now starting to notice that the detergent is leaving white residue on my dark clothes. My building has top loading machines and I follow the directions of putting the pod(s) in first. I have tried to do things differently like 1 pod vs. 2 and warm water vs cold and I’m getting the same results. Everything is still dingy looking from when I used my DIY laundry soap and it doesn’t seem like my clothes are getting fully cleaned. I’m kinda disappointed in how this turned out. I’m going to finish what I have and look for another alternative which is a shame. I really liked that this product really minimized my waste output.
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Jessica (verified owner) –
I usually just use one, my partner likes to put 2 pods in the laundry. Clothes come out clean, I’m just happy to stop having to buy the plastic detergent bottles.
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armstrong432 (verified owner) –
I like the liquid pods but I do have to use two for each full load of laundry. One pod just doesn’t clean what our family dishes out each week. Has nice clean scent and even the sensitive skin family members like the new detergent.
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samicat13 (verified owner) –
I typically use Soap Nuts but found their power lacking when throwing in a load of stinky athletic clothes. The dropps work great for that. They have excellent cleaning power and I like using them to wash my blankets because they smell nice too!
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Shelley (verified owner) –
Great smell!
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Question
marissa.meza –
Do the box of pods come with a cold water washing pouch?
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EarthHero (verified owner) –
Hi Marissa! These specific pods do not come with a cold water washing pouch. We’ve found that the powdered pods need the help of the pouch to dissolve, but the liquid pods are okay in cold water 🙂
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leannsessoms17 (verified owner) –
These detergent pods are amazing! My clothes feel clean after washing them without unnecessary chemicals. I normally use 2 for large loads and they work great!
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janicotremi (verified owner) –
Great detergent that will leave a nice smell after every load. Very happy with it!
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cespacco (verified owner) –
We bought these because my partner missed the stronger scents from more wasteful detergents and we love it! Our clothes smell super nice, even after they come out of the dryer – but it’s not too overwhelming. We have noticed a couple of times that her clothes come out with a little stain (it looks like it might be from the detergent) but we’re going to try and rectify this by starting the wash and throwing the pod in before putting our clothes in. Otherwise we love it, and the smell is amazing
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eveningprimrose (verified owner) –
I initially purchased the Dropps sensitive skin detergent pods because I feared irritation from these based on a few reviews. I am happy to report that after trying these pods as well, there was no irritation whatsoever! While I love the sensitive skin detergent pods, my family will be transitioning to these guys since they work so well on odor and stains. Very pleased with this plastic-free zero-waste alternative. We are going on six months of plastic-free laundry products.
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veronicamathy (verified owner) –
These work great when I’m doing a warm or hot load of laundry (more often in the pandemic now), but I find there’s some residue stuck to some of my delicate garments or the pod doesn’t totally break down in cold water loads. I love this as a zero-waste option made in the USA (and my home state, at that!) but will likely have to continue my search for my cold/delicate loads because otherwise I end up having to wash some dresses twice.
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Jo Anne Titchen (verified owner) –
Works tremendously when I combine these pods with the laundry pods. I will be purchasing these little miracle workers again!
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Priscilla Villa –
I was nervous cause tide pods stained my clothes. So far so good with these and the sent is super light but nice
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natashachirino84 (verified owner) –
This is the second time I am repurchasing this product. Cleans clothes really well and has a fresh light scent. Love my dropps!
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fritz540 (verified owner) –
Gets the job done with a nice scent and no weird residue!
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katekom (verified owner) –
I’ve been eyeing these pods for a while, deciding when to make the switch. I finally decided to make the switch and it works! I work outside and get my clothes pretty dirty but didn’t notice any problems. They do say to use a certain bag for the pod if using cold water, so I’ll have to see about that. But I’m glad I made a better switch in detergent with the convenience of pods.
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Question
Scie Copeland –
Has anyone tried these with cloth diapers? Are they strong enough to properly clean them? If not, what sustainable options do?
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EarthHero –
Hi Scie! These convenient Dropps are excellent for all sorts of messes- even cloth diapers! We even have a Dropps set made especially for babies sensitive skin 🙂
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kwats551 (verified owner) –
I’ve bought Dropps before finding Earth Hero, and I’ll continue to buy them now. They’re great, a reasonable price, and I don’t have to worry about whatever excess chemicals are being used. The scents aren’t incredibly strong and they fade fast, but I don’t really mind if my clothes don’t constantly smell of lavender. So long as they’re clean.
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Shaavazul (verified owner) –
I love these! My clothes come out nice and clean every time. On my clothes that get particularly stained/dirty (field work, intense yard work, etc.) I pop in two pods in per load and it gets the job done just right.
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busymamma04 (verified owner) –
These Dropps are fantastic! Eco friendly and efficient!
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amleri15 (verified owner) –
These work great, I love that they come in a little cardboard box. They acutually are as potent as they advertise! My clothes always smell and feel fresh and clean. I very rarely feel the need to put more than one little pod in there. Only when I really big loads at the laundromat.
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brook.solano (verified owner) –
My kids were getting a rash with Nellies laundry soap. This has not given them any reaction at all. And the smell is great
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perry.caruso33 (verified owner) –
I ordered the lavender and eucalyptus dropps and I absolutely love them. The scent is great and the convenience is even better.
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lindseypena97 (verified owner) –
This is my second time purchasing dropps because I love the product so much, and is so good except for the really smelly clothes I have to use to pods.
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Alex S. (verified owner) –
Works great for my day to day clothes, but it doesn’t seem like Dropps are cut out for heavy duty jobs. I do occasional field work that leaves my work clothes muddy, sweaty, and smelly. It took two washes & twice the amount of recommended pods to get the stains and odor out. One Gain pod would’ve done the job in one wash, but I guess that’s only downside from making the switch to a more a sustainable option.
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Meg Kearney (verified owner) –
This is the first time I’ve had an issue but have only purchased a few times but I never recieved the item looks like the package got stuck in a state far away from mine
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EarthHero –
Hi, Meg! We are so sorry that your package is delayed- our team will be in touch shortly to help get that package to you! 🙂
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Shana (verified owner) –
I’d been using liquid detergent for many years and switched to powder a couple of years ago to get rid of the plastic jugs. But now I may be hooked on Dropps! These pods are just so easy! We don’t absolutely love the fresh scent but probably because we’re not used to any scent at all.
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asm (verified owner) –
quality ingredients, thoughtfully made–i’ve used other zero waste detergents in the past and have had issues with them dissolving properly in my machine. this is liquid concentrate on the inside with a lovely, though subtle scent–and works perfectly! new go-to, so grateful.
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Question
brennabigelow –
Are these made in the USA?
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EarthHero –
Hi there! Dropps are made in the USA- Chicago, IL, to be exact 🙂
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Tori (verified owner) –
Only reason it’s not a full 5 stars is that I wish there was more scent to it!
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bkara16 (verified owner) –
These are the 1st pods I have used in my front load washer. I’ve always used a liquid prior to these. They cleaned the mixed load nicely and have a light scent.
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monicagarafano (verified owner) –
i have reordered these several times now! they are perfect and i tell everyone i know about them!
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Tom (verified owner) –
The product has all the best balances in stain fighting and fragrances.
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Question
Soph –
Is this meant to be used with a regular detergent pod as an add on or do you just need the one?
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EarthHero –
Hi there! Dropps are meant to be stand-alone pods- you just need one! 🙂
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Elizabeth –
How many pods per box? It says “28 loads” but is that assuming they are each 1-pod loads?
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EarthHero –
Hi, Elizabeth! You’re right, 28 loads = 28 pods per box 🙂
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rebecca.f.leser (verified owner) –
I wasn’t sure what to expect with my first time ditching the plastic Tide bottle that I’ve become so accustomed to using, but I am completely sold on the Dropps brand. I love that I’m using an eco-friendly brand that is plastic free. I’ve been using two packets for supersized loads and one packet for smaller loads. The detergent doesn’t have a strong scent like mainstream brands, but I’m good with knowing it’s environmentally friendly. I will be buying this product for years to come.
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ECO_ALEX (verified owner) –
Great product, gets out stains and leaves my clothes smelling fresh
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mountaintricia (verified owner) –
Have worked well for us. No sweaty smell left on workout clothes.
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tonalea_cali15 (verified owner) –
I was using soap nuts before. I am noticing that my clothes feel/look cleaner and smell fresher with Dropps Lavendar Eucalyptus detergent. Comes in a cardboard box for extra points for those trying to ditch plastic.
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jillian.a.hogan (verified owner) –
Smell is subtle and nice. Seems to work really well — my clothes feel just as clean as when I use my homemade soap/baking soda mixture, and this is a lot easier.
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jennamelvin4 (verified owner) –
Tried these when one of my fave YouTubers mentioned it on a video. Decided to try them out and really love that there is no plastic in the product or its packaging. Have read reviews that they do not dissolve consistently but I have not had that problem…they dissolve every time. The scent is not overpowering and I must say my sensitive skin does seem to like this detergent better than all other brands I’ve tried. Definitely recommend!
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Vicky (verified owner) –
Works well but I’m not a fan of the smell
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coynebk (verified owner) –
These work as well as the Tide pods I’d been using, but I feel tons better knowing they’re eco-friendly! I don’t remember smelling the lavender-eucalyptus scent, but I’ll have to pay more attention next time I do laundry!
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