My Zero Waste Laundry Routine + Eco-Friendly Laundry Tips & Tricks

[@Shelbizleee]

Hi hi! Seeing a lot of Q's about microfiber filters so if you are interested in learning more & knowing all of the options check out this post I did! It will answering all your questions ▸▸▸ www.shelbizleee.com/post/all-about-microfiber-filters

[@thelittlesustainableone7232]

Hey Shelbi! I really enjoyed this video. In my laundry routine we have an Ecoegg, which is a bamboo pod containing eco washing powder ball, and then I just chuck it in the electric machine. We also tend to use the washing line, but our heating company is quite good and responsible toward the planet. Keep up all thse awesome videos :)

[@bonniea8189]

Someone wrote a review saying that Dropps releases bad ingredients into water. I haven't had a chance to look into that (still using up my EcoNuts). Do you have any insights into that?

[@bonniea8189]

Also, while the microplastic filter is obviously the most comprehensive, I'd like to hear you talk about the Guppy Friend bag. That and the CoraBall were the only options I found for coin-op laundry users, and the CoraBall didn't do well in tests comparing it against the dedicated filters.

[@woolypuffin392]

Maybe its already to late, but i would love a "Reasons not to buy Adventcalendars" video. I am shocked how many people still fall for these type of Calendars.

[@Eucis93]

WHY THE HECK don’t all washing machines come with a built in microfiber filter by now?!? I can’t imagine it’s too difficult for manufacturers to figure out!

[@justinadugan5789]

Truth

[@cdemmm]

It really shouldn't be an issue since they are already including catches for small items that slip through (ie rings) and you have to clean grime from those filters monthly anyways for maintenance of the machines.

[@bonniea8189]

Some new ones do, especially in Europe. I think Bosch has one with it.

[@lyarcadia]

Actually I am thinking this should be part of the standard water processing by the city, why are we told that micro-plastics are difficult to remove and yet in fact one simple filter can do the trick?

[@SunriseSpaASMR]

😖

[@miss_m_yt]

Please film emptying the filter when you do it next. I think seeing the amount of micro plastics would inspire others to invest in one.

[@Shelbizleee]

I've been doing this on IG so I will do it next time I do too! It doesn't really work for me upload of video of just that here but I can try to remember to do it in a vlog video as well.

[@miss_m_yt]

@@Shelbizleee thank you! 💕

[@eddierich6179]

@@Shelbizleee the next time you change your home air filter would be perfect haha

[@starkeclipse]

@@Shelbizleee can you update this video with a picture-in-picture show of a full filter maybe?

[@hollys7838]

Girl you’re the only person that I will gladly listen to talking about their chores. Been here since your dumpster diving vids and it’s been awesome to watch your channel grow. 💕

[@Shelbizleee]

Thank you so much!! 🥺

[@km12338]

I have a serious skin disorder and was able to use the scented dropps! Plus, their stain fighting power is second to none. We didn’t even require boosters- it was handling my busy boys outdoor clothes like a CHAMP

[@KNRK379]

That is really nice to hear. I've been hesitant to try natural detergents since I'm a preschool teacher, my husband works in construction & we have a toddler. Our clothes get DIRTY.

[@SarahEsmaeWolfe]

"Shelbi and Madison household" 🥰

[@allysahertzog3831]

Hi Shelbi! I live in Tokyo and there’s a sustainable store called ecostore which has a refill system so you don’t have to buy the plastic packaging that comes with liquid detergent, hand soap, etc. They recently expanded their locations to have them at convenience stores(they are everywhere in Japan) so it’s more accessible! I just wanted to share :) Thank you for your videos!!

[@logtube12]

Can't wait to move out and use all of these items! My parents refuse to go zero/reduced waste but my house will be VERY different! Thank you for educating ♡

[@MichaelaBourbeau]

Do your own laundry - start incorporating sustainable things in your life now. Even if you still live at home, you can make that effort.

[@kaylawaters2691]

@@MichaelaBourbeau I think so too. The main way to control what you use and buy is to have a job/your own money to be able to make sustainable swaps. Can't control what others do (believe me, I understand, am in the same situation, and it can drive you crazy lol) but having your own income will help.

[@logtube12]

@@kaylawaters2691 Yeah, I'm doing the best with what I can do. Cleaning dishes instead of using disposables, using cloths instead of napkins or paper towels, bringing my own silverware to restaurants , etc.. I'll be able to get a job in about a year or so and I'll probably invest in laundry, dish, and bathroom stuff. I'm thinking of maybe starting a zero waste etsy shop or something :)

[@xkristixx]

Dryer balls are a LIFE CHANGER. Regular dryer sheets severely decrease the longevity of your clothes and obviously create waste for our environment.

[@sophiehatter525]

How do they decrease the longevity of your clothes?

[@xkristixx]

They contain chemicals that adhere to your clothes and also the dryer. These chemicals aren't always fully disclosed or regulated for safety. This makes the material of your clothes not as strong as it used to be, as well as makes towels less absorbant over time. I've also personally experienced this; I used to use dryer sheets all the time since that's just what my family did and my husband did not. I would wonder why my clothes would easily get holes in them and his shirts would last several years. The common factor were the dryer sheets I was using.

[@jakethespoopycat]

In addition to that, I have sensory issues and I CAN NOT handle the texture of dryer sheets, so the balls are a much better option for me overall

[@Madisondmclean]

When we got married we registered for an over the door drying rack, and we absolutely love it! At the time we lived in a rental so it was an obvious choice, but even though we own a house now...it’s still amazing because we don’t have a ton of wall space in a convenient location to our laundry! Thought I would put that our there for anyone who could use that info!

[@camachotinajero9568]

Do you know the brand or where it’s from?? I want one! Ty

[@kakaakemi678]

I love how your cat helps you with laundry! 🥰

[@MallouMakeup]

I use a drying rack and then when my cloths are dry, I put them in the dryer, with wool balls. I put my dryer on air tumble, so there is no heat, it just turns and the balls soften my cloth. It only take 5 min. This was indispensable when I used flat cloth diapers for my kids and I wanted to have supple fabric to be able to fold the diapers. I will look into those pods, they look great, I hope they ship to Canada for a resonable price.

[@LoveJeanne211]

In warm days i have my laundry outside, now its winter its inside. But i love the smell of fresh laundry u can smell sun and wind i miss summer so much now.

[@colinmckenna4992]

Can we see the hydroponic plant thing?! It sounds so cool!!!!

[@Shelbizleee]

sure! we just uploaded the video of us putting it together here, kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGXIlYGDgNSArsU

[@abby5419]

Just used Dropps for the first time the other day! Finally ran out of my other not so eco-friendly detergent my dad bought me. I loved them!

[@kaylyn3996]

I was literally thinking to myself yesterday “hmm what are some tips for sustainable laundry?” and then this video was the first thing I saw when I opened KZbin haha

[@elienshadeslayer]

"my fia- my wife" sooo cute 😍

[@sofiagayou385]

2021 goal is to buy a house and I've started listing and planning how I'll be reducing my footprint , your videos are a great place to start. Thank you

[@tainoroyal6585]

What I love about Shelbiz is that she also discusses living with less eco friendly loved ones, and the importance of being tolerant of their needs . Realistic advice for real world living. The eco space needs more of this.

[@palomaizabela4261]

Absolutely! Berating others only alienates them more from what you want. Teaching by example is so much more powerful :)

[@logtube12]

What do you do with the microfibers when you take them out?? Sending love♡

[@bonniea8189]

Throw them in the garbage can. Yes, they then go to a landfill, but there's no perfect way to dispose of them at present. At least this way they stay out of the water system.

[@MichaelaBourbeau]

Can you make a full video dedicated to why you don’t shave. Eco friendly reasons why etc but to also break down those social norms and expand our knowledge. Shaving is one thing I see a lot of people never changing to becoming more sustainable.

[@Shelbizleee]

I have a video about it but honestly it’s not that deep for me. I just don’t want to so I don’t

[@MichaelaBourbeau]

Okay I respect that! Thank you 🤗

[@lydiastotzer554]

Anyone else curious about any waste free tips for cat owners (or other pets)? I would love to incorporate some more sustainable routines for my fur babies.

[@bonniea8189]

She has a video about that

[@LadiiieS]

stainless steel wherever possible. I use a stainless steel litter box, stainless steel bowls and natural non clay clumping litter. Unscented! (better for the environment and for my kitty). I also have a metal litter scoop with a wooden handle, bamboo handled natural brush (although she wont let me brush her), ceramic cat fountain, canned food vs bagged dry food (better for them anyway). Fabric carry bag (still has some plastic zips and buckles though.) All of these items do cost more up front, but will save you so much in the long run since they should last much longer than their plastic counterparts. Good luck.

[@christengardner4780]

Adding vinegar when washing will make your stuff softer.

[@eddierich6179]

Yea this is why I use instead of fabric softener, mostly just because even if I use the unscented,,sensitive skin, made for babies, type.... I still itch 😅 but vinegar in the rinse cycle removes all the soap residue just fine!

[@turtlescanfly7]

Do you just put it in the compartment for fabric softener or the one for bleach? How much do you use?

[@corikublank]

You have to be careful when you do that though and check with the manufacturer of your washer as vinegar can actually degrade the washer and make it break down faster over time

[@eddierich6179]

@@corikublank I mean, the macher manual actually says to run vinegar through on a rinse cycle to prevent calc buildup in the washer, so I think it will be fine. Its probably pretty happy about it, considering how super-hard the water is here. Keeping your showerhead functioning is impossible.

[@eddierich6179]

@@turtlescanfly7 I put it in the softener compartment. I often use 1/2 softener and 1/2 vinegar, just poured into the compartment at the same time.

[@jessicadandrea2626]

Hey Shelby! Love your channel. Just found it about a month ago and have been catching up on all your years of awesomeness. I would absolutely love for you to do a zero waste/low waste office supply or home office. Lots of us are doing homeschooling with covid and the challenges and struggles are real. Thank you for all the good you do in the world!

[@aimemaggie]

Nobody: Me: hand washes clothes because I’m too lazy to go to the laundromat and too broke to pay 6 euros per load

[@Liloldliz]

good idea, laundromats are the worst.

[@selinaa24]

a few months ago, you showed some laundry sheets and i didn't know that they existed before, but i've been using them ever since and i think they're so great

[@ashleyh6407]

- I've heard the same thing about soap nuts and won't be buying them again. - I'm glad you didn't find something wrong with the laundry strips. I got them for my mom for Christmas to try. She does small loads and she can cut them in half versus the pods. - I wash everything in cold water. Even towels and sheets! I also use the dryer on my shirts and pants for about 10 minutes to get the wrinkles out and then hang them to dry. We have a long shelf/pole combo and I put my clothes right on hangers and hang them spaced out so they stay nice - we use wool dryer balls but they have little fuzzies and hair on them now. Should I use a defuzzer on them?

[@na6574]

Yay I was waiting for this! I’m moving to my own place next month and I wanted to have a more sustainable laundry routine.

[@Lucky7192]

In my house we have been using baking soda as laudry detergent for nearly 2 years I think. It works really great!

[@thistledragon6711]

Tip for the dryer! Put an already dry towel in the dryer with the wet clothes, it will help dry the clothes faster using less energy.

[@katienay3657]

I’ve been using dropps detergent for over a year and it’s truly so so easy! I love not having to buy detergent. It’s also way more than you need. I only have to order detergent a couple times a year because it’s plenty.

[@jennifermecum8990]

I've been waiting for this video ever since I saw that you made a change on Instagram.looking at the site I was like this is really affordable and I don't ever have to worry about going to the store cuz they can come to me.

[@GeeklingNo1]

For me, dryers really make the clothes softer and I think it’s worth it. I don’t like using dryer sheets so I am working on going low waste with my laundry routine

[@melancholytrees]

For anyone this might help, I got the dropps detergent but I wasn't sure how often I would need to buy a new box so I didn't get a subscription. Instead, I marked on the box the first day we started using it and will use that to calculate how often I need to get a new box so I don't end up with boxes and boxes just sitting around. My hope is that this will make it more likely for me to not run out at a bad time and resort to the plastic stuff. Also, it really is great! Even on sweaty workout clothes.

[@oldone-r2o]

I have been using Dropps and absolutely loved them too! However, my laundry unit is in a shed outside so during hot Louisiana summers the pods STICK TOGETHER. I could have just stored them inside the house, but honestly do not have any more extra space inside for that but do have a lot of empty shelf space in the laundry room. So I gave Blueland tablets a go and they are wonderful too! So that's another option.

[@emileenull4039]

Just ordered some Dropps! I've been meaning to try them for, like, ever and this was the perfect reminder to switch!

[@danid8448]

Thanks for the update! I love how you went through each thing you’ve tried at every step of your routine!

[@harriettah247]

Cool video and tips. The ultimate way for zero waste laundry where I'm from is we wash our clothes by hand. No washing machine at all. And we do the laundry twice a week to avoid wasting water too. I liked this video so much too. Thank you.

[@Tayenmadsen]

I’ve been using Dropps for a few months now. I’m actually pretty impressed with the performance, but you definitely have to use their cold water pouch for darks. The pods do no dissolve well at all in cold water

[@hannahg92836]

Method makes compostable dryer sheets!

[@julianatews]

Aleppo Soap works everytime for me when it comes to stains :)

[@teaganvanalstyne2916]

The editing, the music, the MESSAGE. I’ve been watching you for years now but I think I have finally realized who my role model is... randomly from a laundry video😂❤️ love ya Shelby! Your content keeps on getting better and I’m so happy to have found your channel when I did!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@Shelbizleee]

Ugh thank you so much 🥺 you have no idea how much this comment means to me ❤️

[@teaganvanalstyne2916]

@@Shelbizleee log course!! Credit is due where credit is earned :)) can’t wait for your next video❤️

[@stephaniec.8415]

oh my gosh, i wish there were more places in the US that have balconies/space for drying clothes outside! i used to live in asia and didn’t have a dryer there at all, but it was relaxing to hang my clothes outside, i never lost a sock, and my clothes never shrank!

[@bldudas]

I currently use Econuts, but I might try Dropps when I'm finished.

[@tlfocht]

Thank you so much for always sharing! I have switched to so many eco-friendly options that I didn't know were out there because of your channel (and the discount codes don't hurt!).

[@alexandrah678]

I actually just ordered a Cora Ball from Earth Hero during their Black Friday sale! I’ve been using wool balls for FOREVER ever since my mom used them to save money. I even tend to air dry most of my clothes to save myself the expense of drying it (it’s $1.75 a dryer at my apartment). Funny how sometimes the more sustainable options are also the more affordable ones!

[@call_me_pebble]

First time watching one of your videos and you do such a great job at explaining things! I also really love the way you throw out options incase your way doesn't cater to everyone. Thanks so much for this video!

[@L1ttlef0ot]

Slightly off topic but I wanna mention it since Dropps makes dishwasher detergent pods that Shelbi mentioned. While either I nor my parents live in places that have a dishwasher, my boyfriend’s parents have one and LOVE using the Finish foil wrapped tablet things that have the red dot in them, and the finish blue liquid. I might get a one time purchase of the Dropps dishwasher tabs for them this holiday and see what they think, though they’re very much hyper-consumer types that tend to think sustainability efforts are ‘silly’.

[@MS-df7wp]

Yes, Madison upgraded to wife! A year later and I keep having to correct myself too because I used fiance for years

[@breanarich2901]

The GuppyFriend washing bag is fantastic for catching micro plastic!!! Been using mine for over a year and just put the clothing in there that is made of synthetic fibers it works fantastic!! Loved this video girl

[@jessicakarnell9141]

We currently use soap nuts, but my husband thinks they don’t clean well and I think they work fine. Also like you, I use Dropps dishwasher pods that he is fine with. So just signed up for a subscription for the laundry pods with your code. Thanks for the video (and all your videos, really)! I have a feeling my husband will be thanking you soon too.

[@smmazz9]

So I’m relatively new to trying to switching my laundry to more sustainable options, which means I still have a bunch of dryer sheets! 🙃 But as we know the most sustainable option is the one we have. So I’ve been hearing of a couple ways to reuse them and wanted to share. One is to stick in the bottom of dresser drawer or in linen closet to help keep the fabrics smelling fresh or even putting them into my vacuum cleaner so that it adds a bit of freshness while cleaning.

[@sarahaubrey320]

You can also cut them into smaller pieces to use in the dryer!

[@bridmcgrath3606]

I really enjoyed the podcast u did with Christie. Hope ul be on it again soon ✌️❤️💜

[@mollyoirsghois]

is throwing everything straight in the dryer an american thing?? feel like in the UK, most people hang up unless its something they need dried quickly

[@I-must-scream]

Yes, I grew up doing this in Texas. Most people throw laundry straight in the dryer around these parts.

[@ah5721]

I hang dry stuff because I don't want my clothes to shrink. My mom hang dries things to. But yes most people use a dryer because it can get -20F° and comforters take forever to wash!

[@allisons4137]

I use the Melioria laundry powder... which is cheaper per load than Dropps and the strips! i love it

[@ZeroWasteFamily]

I agree I never understood laundry sheets and use soap nuts and wool dryer balls instead now.

[@spannajupiter]

True earth laundry sheets are crazy priced. There is another company in us thats better priced called sherets laundry club. However not for us in Europe.

[@Me-ss2gq]

I haven’t seen the video yet but I know she’s going to talk about tru earth and I was just wondering- is powdered laundry detergent a better option than liquid? That’s what I’ve always used

[@angesoie]

i mean- it's less water so it's a lower footprint i think

[@shebamoos]

I use laundry powder that comes in a box from Whole Foods, once I finish it I am going to use laundry powder from a small company called Booda Organics

[@tracygellatly1267]

Love this drying rack! I have one, too! Bought one for my mom recently and she's loving it. Also, just a tip if you don't have a drying rack, simply use a closet rod inside or outside of a closet and put the items on hangers. Our house is very dry and clothes dry quickly on our empty guest room closet rod (leave door open).

[@RaccoonLaundry]

Honestly, I super love Dropps. I don’t do the subscription, just because I don’t want to forget and suddenly have a bunch more when I didn’t need them yet, so I just buy them in large quantities. I like changing up the scents I use too :)

[@cathyh8139]

I just discovered an alternative to official microfiber filters. Most of the sustainable ways mentioned in the video cost quite a bit up front and I have a mini laundry machine so they wouldn't be particularly useful anyway. I just wanted to share that I tried using one of the reusable produce bags I have that has a really small weave and just tied it to the end of my washer's hose, and it trapped a surprising amount of fibers from my laundry. It'll now serve double duty as produce bag and laundry filter.

[@cherrypanda887]

the slowmo of the cat jumping on the washing machine tho... 💖💖💖

[@saafewolf69]

So glad you mentioned laundry sheets, I was thinking of using them when my *toxic stuff* runs out. Side note your kitty looks a lot like mine, Leena is a handful that is attached to my hip.

[@ChelseyNickerson]

I work at Old Navy, and I got the okay to take hangers home. I ended up buying nice velvet hangers to keep in my closet, but I buy too many clothes. Breaking that habit lol. So, I keep the stuff I don't wear often in the closet with the nice hangers, and my work clothes and other non work appropriate stuff I wear frequently on a rolling rack with the plastic hangers. When I do my laundry, I stretch em out a bit to reduce wrinkling and use the plastic hangers on the drying line to save space.

[@alausanaaa]

regarding a dryer: my mom looooooves drying her clothes in the dryer. going so far, that even when it is 30-35°C outside in the summer she will put it in the machine altough it dries way faster outside or in the flat on a rack... i never had an dryer since i moved out and i never had problems even in winter to let my clothes just dry on a foldable rack in my flat. there are also super cute wooden racks available here germany at least. thanks for your video!

[@madanium]

I am moving into a place with no dryer, so that dryer rack is going to be a lifesaver! I used to hang dry my stuff but some materials got really stiff if it didn't get machine dried

[@adrianafinik270]

I just personally can't stand the crunchy feeling that my clothes get from hang drying them outside 😅 my husband loves that stiff, crunchy feeling but I hate it lol

[@Shelbizleee]

Madison is the same. You can always hang dry and put them on the dryer for the last 10ish minutes. Best of both worlds

[@Eucis93]

I’m the same way, but I like to hang dry some things and use the dryer for other things. My ”rule” is that the items that directly touch my skin goes in the dryer, so things like towels, underwear, socks, tank tops, leggings etc.. And then basically everything else I hang dry; hoodies, jeans, curtains, sheets, jackets and so on.

[@kleptomelly]

I hang dry some clothes and the rest go in the dryer. After I hang dry my jeans I put them in the dryer on the no heat setting with some dryer balls and it takes that crunchy feel away.

[@saramoldrup]

I live a really windy place so I have never experienced my clothes to be crunchy when dried outside. I do hate the feeling from indoor hang dried clothes though. I do not own a drier and will probably never get one.

[@eddierich6179]

Try using vinegar instead of, or added to, your softer. The crunchy feeling has more of do with residue left in your clothes from the products than the outdoor air, it's because the slower drying time means more of this residue stays. If your rinse it out more effectively with the vinegar, then they air-dry nice and soft! I haven't owned a dryer in 5 years, since I discovered this.

[@taylortsakopulos1216]

I found a hack for things other than wool dryer balls if ppl prefer not to use wool and they're not silicone and not reg single use dryer sheets.

[@Murburns]

I've made the switch to dropps today! My hubby doesn't have much interest in being eco-conscious, but I will slowly make these changes for the greater impact in the end.

[@merrivideo]

We have soap nuts in my country but no one even harvest them. Quinua craze did hit us. It was terrible since it's usually use by indigenous people and the price was extremely high. However, it has a normal cost now and quinua expands a lot so you use only a bit. Now our issue is with maca because it is grown in very poor soil and maca takes the little nutrients it has and since it grows in very cold and high places, it takes a lot for the soil to recover. That leads to another issue, the farmers just keep moving into new lands that will face the same issue and you end up with less productive lands by planting season.

[@hannahsenders6462]

I have 4 loads of laundry to do on laundry day (mine, hubby’s, hubby’s work clothes, and kids) so I have to use the dryer. We also sadly have no space for a drying rack inside or out. I also plan on getting some period underwear and using cloth diapers after baby girl is born, so that will add another load. We have some extra money in our budget this month and I’m thinking about getting drops and dryer balls. If it works out I’ll give our extra stuff to my parents to finish off.

[@patricial1231]

I Hang Dry my clothes at the top of the stairs to avoid using the dryer too! $10 less a month for electricity! I got a clothes hanger from shein.

[@nicolecrane3119]

I love how great your editing is looking in this video!!

[@aurorapapillon4883]

I don't use a dryer but I can see how it would be good to use one for things that need to stay fluffy, I think it could prolong the life of bath towels as bath towels. However I'd still recommend considering which items really need to go in the dryer and which would be basically the same air dried

[@TheBinsQueen]

I literally JUST switched to dropps for laundry right before you put this out! I used them for the first time today. They did pretty ok. I might try those stain remover ones when I run out of my current stain removers

[@emmajoyceart]

When I tried soap nuts, they turned my sheets yellow? And I washed them again and they were fine but I'm just wondering if anyone else had the same experience. Love you shelbi 💚

[@bonniea8189]

Wow, no, haven't had that experience and I've been using them for 5 years. Granted, I don't have white sheets, but I have other white things and they haven't turned them yellow. Bleach did though ☹️

[@keke6924]

This is right on time. I was looking through your old videos as I am trying to decide between dropps or blueland for my next laundry detergent.

[@L1ttlef0ot]

After I bought a years supply of the Tru Earth detergent sheets (then canceled the subscription) 😬 lol it’s alright I have been trying to use Dropps but I have been struggling with the clothes coming out (when air drying) very crunchy and rough, as I do not use softener and I didn’t know about dropps softener until a second ago. Maybe I’ll gift my sheets to some family too but I will probably just use them since I’m set for a long time now

[@money1137]

Just subscribed to drops and you guys she’s right it’s insanely affordable especially with her discount for the first round! Much cheaper than even one of those huge plastic containers of detergent! Thanks so much for always bringing us along your journey Shelbi!

[@daniellekellen6948]

Pods (dishwasher and laundry) are wrapped in PVA, a petroleum based “biodegradable” plastic. And while many companies tout that they do biodegrade, the truth is that the plastic (that’s what it is) needs very specific conditions to actually biodegrade. Specific conditions that are not usually met in most cities’ water management systems. So what you end up with in the outset is invisible, dissolved plastic molecules in our water. Great on paper. Not so much in practice.

[@Huggible11]

So I like the idea and concept of the Laundry Strips. I've used them and like them, BUT personally found they did not get stains out very well. When we have a load of laundry that has heavier stains we actually have a bottle of laundry detergent we use instead now. I would love to give these dropps a try to see if they get stains out better.

[@AmazonMomma91]

Pink ZOTE is the best for stains and it just has a paper wrapper. Its under $2 at WalMart

[@katherinep1010]

I recently switched to dropps pods for laundry, and I plan to switch for dishes as soon as I run out of my current dish detergent. I have had a few issues with them in my HE front loader though. I also use only cold water, and even with the little bag they say to put them in for cold water they left a streak on one of my husband's shirts. I've been heating up some water and dissolving a pod in a bowl (thrifted for this purpose, never to be used for food again) and pouring the soap water into the washer with the clothes. This has been working fine, but I don't think I could talk my husband into doing that if he was the one doing laundry.

[@caseyplanck6005]

I would HIGHLY recommend checking out the Smartkleen laundry balls. You buy it once and it's good for 2000 washes and replaces detergent.

[@jaaz5531]

I am Indian and i have grown up using Soapnuts as shampoo for your hair. Its bit of a work but god i now realize how sustainable it was. Now i am trying to go back to good old days filled with sustainable practices in various aspects of life.

[@TessaRanaCoville]

I love your laundry hamper!

[@KindLifeHappyLife]

Have you tried My Green Fills? They started with Laundry Wash & Rinse and have expanded to other cleaning products. They are refill package made with rice paper.

[@TheLunarFire]

Just switched to the Dropps dish pods and I love them. I even brought a dozen home over Thanksgiving so my mom could try them out for a few weeks. She decided to switch too! I'll be trying their laundry next when I run out of my current supply

[@luciaabbate9269]

I rlly like the lighting on this video!

[@stitchedbycarly]

Top loader washing machines like the one you have are WAY better at cleaning clothes. New fancy front load machines require more maintenance and start growing mold on the rubber gasket after the first wash. I love top loaders. Also, another low waste option for detergent is All Free and Clear laundry powder. Comes in a cardboard box :)

[@katherinea-z112]

also i've never heard of micro fiber filters i'd love to find out if my school has them I'll def look into it

[@stephaniepodue5]

I also did the math on TruEarth and thought it was just too expensive. I did find similar sheets at the store for $0.22 a load and like them. However, I’m moving somewhere with a dishwasher, so I’m considering drops once the sheets are done. Thanks for the info on these and why you chose what!

[@chloecristina1760]

Thank you so much for mentioning the Cora Ball! I know in your previous videos you've mentioned micro plastics shedding from our clothing and finding their way into the ocean. We rent and have to do our laundry at the laundromat down the street, so it's bothered me ever since that I didn't have something I could do about the micro plastics.

[@worthnotwaste5975]

I made a reel about sustainable laundry and it got over a million views but people were RUTHLESS- “you bought so much stuff you don’t need a microfiber filter” “if you cared about the environment you would hand wash your clothes” “your clothes probably smell like trash because you wash on cold”... thank god I’m not the only one doing this and there are so many kind people in your comments

[@Shelbizleee]

the internet is always that way when it goes beyond your audience. It's not fun LOL sorry you had to deal with that

[@lisalaughs9009]

Dropps reminds me of smol here in the uk, i also get both my dishwasher and laundry from them😊 great vid as always and helpful for everyone xxxx

[@litua13]

Ooooo laundry is a place I have yet to switch to sustainable options for so thank you for this video! I'm going to check all these things out.

[@tracib2133]

Loved this! I’ve been using eco nuts since your last video and just got the Cora ball but now I’m thinking I’m going to switch to the pods you recommend once we finish using the eco nuts

[@vitaash3735]

So funny I was just about to search for your laundry video, just put in an order for the pods! 🥳🥳

[@spookySurgeon]

I'm finally moving out of my parents house and was concerned about how to stay zero waste and budget friendly and this video helped so much!! Definitely going to use your code for the washer pods!

[@Margatatials]

Shelbi I really admire your voluntary uptaking of responsibility,