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Late spring heralds the arrival of “moving season,” when more people move house than any other time of year. From now through the end of summer, new homeowners will be packing, unpacking, and throwing housewarming parties. If you’ve been lucky enough to receive an invite to a loved one’s new home but aren’t sure what to give as a housewarming gift, we’ve got some ideas sure to put you at the top of the “best gift giver” list. The best gifts for the new homeowners in your life begin with performance cleaning products and plant based home goods that elevate...

If you’re like us, you wait all winter for the first buds of spring. And while every year we swoon over the trees and flowers bursting into bloom and all the color and beauty they provide, our enthusiasm is short-lived once the weeds take hold. Trying to keep weeds in check can feel daunting, but you don’t have to reach for a toxic pesticide to use as a weed killer. Instead, you can mix up a batch of homemade weed killer with L’AVANT Collective eco-friendly dish soap. With a little commitment and this natural homemade weed killer, you can be...

If you’ve got travel plans on the horizon, we’ve got good news for you. We’ve created a NEW travel cleaning set with must-have L’AVANT Collective natural cleaning favorites to take with you to your hotel, AirBnB, or even your camping site for a touch of ‘glamping’. Here’s why it matters that you can clean up with L'AVANT natural dish soap, eco-friendly hand soap and non toxic multipurpose cleaner when you travel–and with packaging this elevated, you can bet wherever you’re staying will look even better than when you checked in.    Eco-friendly cleaning products for a highly effective clean  For many...

Warm weather means more time outside–and nothing says “spring” like kids discovering the magic of playing with bubbles in the sunshine. But you don’t have to buy numerous plastic bottles full of bubble solution to make the perfect bubbles for your family. With the right amount of L’AVANT Collective natural dish soap and a few other household items, you’ll have a recipe for family fun in no time–without the single use plastic. Here’s how to make bubbles with dish soap.  What you’ll need to make bubbles with dish soap To make bubbles with natural dish soap, you’ll need: - 2...

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...

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 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 soap...