Best Vegan Laundry Detergents (2026 UK)

Best Vegan Laundry Detergents in the UK

1. Ecover Non-Bio Concentrated Laundry Detergent

Type: Liquid

Ecover makes some of the best vegan laundry detergents on the market and has researched and developed some of the best-smelling detergents too.

This lavender and sandalwood detergent is a prime example of this. It smells fantastic but also does a brilliant job of keeping your clothes looking and feeling great too.

This detergent is specially designed to help prevent whites from greying. It can also help with tough stains and can be used as a pre-treatment for very tough stains.

As this is almost exclusively made with plant-based ingredients, it is nice and gentle on the skin, so it is ideal for kid’s clothes.

This 1.5-litre bottle is good for 42 washes and is a fantastic price too. Plus, Ecover is doing amazing things for the environment, and this detergent is made in their zero-waste factory.

 

2. Ecozone Soap Nuts

Type: Soap nuts

One great thing about Ecozone Soap Nuts is that you get to save money with each wash as well as helping to save the environment.

These vegan, hypoallergenic, biodegradable, organic laundry nuts have been used for thousands of years and are a natural source of saponins which help to clean and freshen your clothes.

Due to the gentle nature of Ecozone Soap Nuts, your clothing should last longer and colours will not fade as quickly.

You can sometimes reuse the nuts for multiple washes, but this depends on the size and quality of the nuts, you just need to remember to keep the little pouch! Some people like to pop in a little lemon or vinegar to act as a fabric softener in their wash with the nuts too.

These may not be the best option for washing that is heavily soiled, as the stain removal is not quite as good as detergents with stain removal technology.

If you love emptying the washing machine and being met with an overwhelmingly lovely scent, then the nuts may disappoint you as they have little to no scent.

The ability of the nuts to wash your laundry can be increased by using a higher temperature, which counters the eco-friendly nature of this product.

These multi-tasking nuts don’t have to be limited to the washing machine, you can use them to clean your home, your pets or yourself (they’re said to be good to combat dandruff)! You just have to extract the saponin from the nuts by boiling them.

 

3. Ecover Non-Bio Washing Powder

Type: Powder

If you prefer using washing powder instead of detergent, don’t worry, Ecover has you covered.

This is very similar to their liquid detergent, only in powder form. It is tough on stains, even at 30 degrees Celsius, and keeps your whites white, naturally.

There are no enzymes or optical brighteners in this washing powder. Instead, it uses plant-based, biodegradable ingredients to stop your whites from greying.

This washing powder gives excellent results even in cooler temperatures and has a delightful smell of lavender and eucalyptus, which is naturally derived too.

Ecover is big on environment-friendly household products that get the job done easily. It’s tough on stains but gentle on the skin, so it is the ideal washing powder to use on kids’ clothes.

 

4. Dri-Pak Liquid Soap

Type: Liquid

Dri-Pak Liquid Soap contains nothing but soap derived from sunflower oil and coconut oil.

There is no fragrance, no added perfume, no nasties at all. All you’re getting is the essential washing detergent ingredients that actually do the hard work.

So, stick a cap full of this soap in the wash, and enjoy all of the cleaning benefits you’d expect. From stains to whites, this soap is tough and keeps your clothes looking amazing.

As this is totally natural soap, though, there is a wealth of things you can use this for around the home. Which is great as you get 4.5 litres of the stuff here.

You can also use it to clean your floors, wash up, clean leather, and so much more.

A lot of people use it to clean outdoor gear which requires gentle cleaners, and it is fantastic for anyone with sensitive skin.

It is a brilliant product to have in your cleaning cupboard.

 

5. Ecozone Non-Bio Laundry Liquid

Type: Liquid

Ecozone Non-Bio Laundry Liquid is gentle on skin, so it’s perfect for a family with young children.

However, even though this detergent is friendlier to the skin, it still needs to be kept out of reach of little hands. The detergent works well in cold washes, meaning it is even more eco-friendly. It has a lovely scent so it’s kind on the nostrils too.

This detergent is a little on the expensive side, but it does last for quite a few washes and creates great results.

Out of all of the aforementioned detergents, this one is the best for removing stains, so it can be used in your regular wash load as well as for more stubbornly stained washing.

Of course, the scent of your laundry is a personal preference, with some being more sensitive than others.

If you don’t care for synthetic-smelling scents, then you may want to stay clear of this particular detergent and opt for an unscented product instead.