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If you’re looking to transition to plant-based laundry products but are afraid you’ll be stuck with clothes that feel rough and stiff, we have good news: Swapping out your liquid fabric softeners and dryer sheets for L’AVANT Collective natural wool dryer balls won’t just make your clothes soft–you’ll also have less static and a shorter drying cycle. Here’s why wool dryer balls are your best bet for softer clothes.  Wool dryer balls don’t create “faux” softness  You’ve probably never thought about why your clothes feel softer after using conventional fabric softeners and dryer sheets. After all, isn’t that what they’re supposed...

Is there anything more satisfying on laundry day than pulling clean, fluffy, soft clothes from the dryer? We’ve always appreciated a freshly cleaned load of laundry, but since swapping out dryer sheets for wool dryer balls, we feel even better about our machine-dried clothes. Here are our top 5 reasons to ditch your dryer sheets for wool dryer balls, and trust us: You’re about to love laundry day as much as we do.  Dryer balls save (a lot of) energy. We’ve all been there: A large load of towels or bedding gets thrown in the dryer, the long cycle is...

If you’ve been curious about trying a natural laundry detergent but aren’t sure if it will work because you aren’t sure how it works, we have good news. Our L’AVANT Collective High Performance Laundry Detergent is formulated with powerful plant-based enzymes that do the heavy lifting without taking a heavy toll on the environment, or your health. Get to know the natural enzymes you’ll find in our sustainable laundry detergent – both the Unscented and Fresh Linen options–and why we chose them to use in our NEW eco-luxe laundry formula.  Protease  Known for its powerful stain-fighting ability, protease is a plant-based...

When making the change to more sustainable home cleaning products, many of us focus on swapping out harsh countertop sprays, bathroom cleaners, and soaps–and for good reason: Many of these conventional products are formulated with harsh chemicals that can irritate our lungs, eyes, skin and be hard on the environment, as well. But while all of these changes to non toxic cleaners add up to cumulative positive effects, we may be hesitant to give up our conventional laundry detergents because we’re afraid our clothes just won’t look or feel, well, truly clean. The good news? Today’s sustainable laundry detergent is...

You’ve made the decision to switch to non toxic dish soap–congratulations! Non toxic dish soap is easier on your skin and the environment, and when you choose the best-selling formulas from L’AVANT Collective, it can be just as (or more!) effective than traditional formulas. If you’re wondering where to buy non toxic dish soap, we’ve got you covered. Read on for some of our retailers throughout the U.S., and how to find a store near you.  Bloomingdale’s  L’AVANT Collective is available at Bloomingdale’s! The department store beloved for its beautifully curated goods carries L’AVANT non toxic dish soap, and we...

Let’s face it: We’re a multitasking bunch, we humans. We don’t always like to be, but on any given day, we may be found answering a work call while walking the dog, eating a quick bite while driving, or texting someone while in mid-conversation with someone else (guilty!). Life moves quickly, and sometimes, multitasking makes us feel like we’re catching up. So it makes sense that sometimes, we need our natural home cleaning products to multitask, as well. We developed L’AVANT Collective eco luxe dish soap to handle whatever we threw at it, and the result is a natural dish...

Farewell, blue dish soap. There’s a non toxic dish soap at our counters, and we couldn’t be happier about it. If you haven’t discovered the best eco-friendly dish soap by L’AVANT Collective, you’re in luck. We’re highlighting this natural formula and all the things that make it the best non toxic dish soap–and we bet once you have one of our elegant refillable bottles at your kitchen sink, you won’t shed a tear for the blue stuff. Here’s why.  It Cuts Grease  L’AVANT Collective has taken non toxic dish soap to the next level with its ability to cut grease...

If you’re like most of us, you’ve spent countless years using conventional cleaning products that promise to cut grease, brighten grout, leave your countertops free of germs, and get your kitchen floors so clean, they sparkle. But if, like many of us, you’ve also noticed that cleaning with conventional products means opening the windows so the fumes don’t irritate your lungs or give you a headache, or your skin becomes inflamed unless you wear rubber gloves to clean, we have good news: Natural cleaning products can clean just as well as those conventional cleaning products, without all the irritation. Really!...

“Eco-friendly” and “green” are some buzzwords some brands use to describe products like hand soap, dish soap, and all-purpose sprays. But, they never actually explain what it means. According to experts, in most cases, it means nothing at all. These labels don’t indicate any certification and, upon further inspection, contain the same ingredients that the regular formulas do. This can cause a problem for shoppers who are looking for sustainable cleaning solutions that are natural, plant-based, and non-toxic but still get the job done. We’re here to help you in searching for sustainable cleaning solutions that help keep your home...