10 Best Laundry Detergents in 2022, Reviewed by HGTV Editors

"My favorite laundry detergent is Capri Blue Volcano — it smells just like my favorite candles! It leaves my clothes smelling great but doesn’t irritate my skin (normally my skin reacts to scented detergents). It also lasts a while — a little capful goes a long way." — Caroline Alkire, Managing Editor

"I love any Mrs. Meyer's cleaning product and their laundry detergent. I like washing my sheets and towels in the lavender scent and personal clothing in the honeysuckle. I typically like my clothes and sheets to smell different, because mentally, it’s a nice change from being awake to crawling in bed at night with a different, more relaxing, scent." — Virginia Moon, Managing Editor

"My husband and I are trying to use more natural products in every aspect of our lives, including our laundry and cleaning supplies. Grove Collaborative's laundry detergent smells amazing (we love the lavender and rosemary scent), works really well on stains and is great for our sensitive skin. I particularly love that they're plastic-free, made with 100-percent plant-derived ingredients and without harsh chemicals or dyes. The delicious scents are even 100-percent natural. I'm obsessed!" — Kayla Kitts, Managing Editor

"I love the fresh, relaxing scent of lavender in this detergent which makes putting on my face mask a little more pleasant. Scent is a huge issue for me in cleaning products, and this is the kind of clean smell I really enjoy on my towels and sheets." — Felicia Feaster, Managing Editor

"I got a sample size of Glamorous Wash at a pre-COVID 'favorite things' party, and I've been hooked ever since. It’s definitely a splurge, so I use it only on my delicates and where the lovely scent (Diva is my favorite) makes an impact, like when I hand-wash my silk pillowcase." — Mariel Clark, VP of Editorial & Programming

"For the fall and winter months when I pull out my cozy sweaters from the back of the closet, The Laundress Wool & Cashmere Shampoo is taken out, too. I find this shampoo helps my wools keep their shape longer, and they feel even softer after I wash them. (I use my delicate setting with a cold-water wash.) — Jennifer Cicatelli, Digital Commerce Manager

"There is nothing — and I mean nothing — that smells as good as Dreft baby detergent. I bought the 150-ounce container before my son was born, and I only recently had to replace it. (He is 17 months old.) Plus, not only does it smell like heaven, it gets out food, dirt and grass stains so well." — Kayla Kitts

"Nathan Brand sport wash and power wash is the only thing that seems to work on my husband's workout clothes. I buy the largest size, and since it only takes a very small capful, it lasts for a long time." — Michele Purcell, Executive Producer

"I use Tide Free & Gentle on my kids' clothes. New parents (myself included) splurge on newborn/baby-specific detergent when you can simply wash newborn and baby clothes in Free & Gentle detergent. I even throw my own clothes into the cycle to save myself time (because we all need extra time!)." — Jennifer Cicatelli

"I usually alternate between a more natural detergent and a conventional one. While I prefer to use natural household cleaning products, it's hard to deny the power of Arm & Hammer Plus OxiClean. It just works so well. Plus, it smells amazing and makes my family's clothes feel clean. For heavily-soiled loads, Arm & Hammer is my go-to." — Molly Miller, Assistant Editor