Arm And Hammer Perfume And Dye Free Detergent Really Helped Our Family

by Yvette Alvarez-Rooney
(Phoenix, AZ)

Yvette sent in this review of Arm and Hammer Perfume and Dye Free detergent.

Yvette says:

I noticed that my 6 year old continually coughed at night and through the night at times. It was almost an asthmatic cough and it really concerned me.


It would also happen when he would get dressed for school. I thought it was a problem with food, etc.

I realized that it was more than likely his sheets and pajamas and school clothes that were all washed in the name brand detergent.

I switched to Arm and Hammer Free of Perfumes and Dyes and he has NO MORE COUGH EVER!!

It scared me to think that the other detergent was giving off such harmful fumes that it would cause such a deep bronchial cough.

I am VERY pleased with Arm and Hammer and would even post this on their website I am so happy to have a healthy child again.

Taylor says:

Thanks so much for sharing how this hypoallergenic laundry detergent helped your family Yvette.

That is scary to think that a detergent's scent or other allergens were causing such a health problem for your son.

Has anyone else used Arm and Hammer perfume and dye free detergent, and want to share a review? If so, you can share your Arm and Hammer detergent review here for this or any variety of this brand. In addition, you can read other reviews that have already been submitted.

Arm & Hammer Scent Free Powder: Latest Box Seems Like It Has A Scent

by Mardi
(Corvallis OR)

Mardi shared this observation about Arm & Hammer's scent free detergent, in the powdered version.

Mardi says:

I have used this for detergent for over 10 years.

The last box is labeled "scent free". It seems to have a fragrance, so I thought I had purchased the wrong box.

I found the smell lingering on our sheets and my husband started to itch.

I purchased a new box but it too has a odor. Has the company changed the formula? Has anyone had a similar reaction?

Taylor says:

Mardi, I did a little investigating for you about the scent free powdered detergent from Arm & Hammer. I found that it has recently been reformulated, with it saying on the website:

The detergent you love has been reformulated to pack more cleaning power in every scoop.

That is not uncommon in powdered detergents, with lots of brands compacting the powder to be more concentrated, similar to how they're concentrating the liquid detergents. However, like you said, it still says it is perfume and dye free so I'm not sure why you're smelling something, but perhaps the reformulation caused the problem.

You are the first person to tell me they've had a problem with the powder, but I actually have gotten another complaint about the liquid version all of a sudden causing an allergic reaction after having used it for years (see below).

I'd love to hear from even more people to know what they think of this detergent, especially the scent and dye free version. You can share your Arm & Hammer detergent review here.

You can also check out other reviews of even more hypoallergenic laundry detergent brands here.

Arm & Hammer Free & Clear Detergent Left No Residue In My Washer

by Claudia
(Mission, BC Canada)

Claudia shared her review of this detergent, and what she found most important about the way it worked.

Claudia says:

My laundry was noticeably cleaner and odor free using this detergent.

As well, a very important factor was no residue ring in my washer tub. That is a very positive sign that the detergent is a good one if it does not leave any residue in the laundry tub.

Taylor says:

Thanks for sharing your review Claudia, and I'm glad you've found a detergent you like so much.

Can You Develop An Allergy To A Detergent After Using It For Years?

by EJ
(Washington, DC)

I got this question from EJ, asking about a possible allergic reaction to laundry detergent she has been experiencing recently.

EJ says:

I've been using Arm and Hammer scent- and dye-free liquid detergent for years with no problem, but over the past year I've been getting rashes, mainly in my crotch.

It started about a year ago when I got a rash on the right side of my waist. A few months ago I got a rash on the left side of my waist, under my arms, and on my upper thighs.

My dermatologist did a biopsy and said whatever it was was caused by an allergic reaction. The rash ultimately subsided, but then came back more localized along the inside crease of my thighs two weeks ago.

My internist thought it was fungal, but the cream he gave me has not cured the itch. So, I assume it is another manifestation of this allergy. It is driving me crazy.

My question: Could I have developed an allergy to something in the Arm and Hammer scent- and dye-free detergent? I am assuming that is what has happened.

The bottle of the detergent does not list the specific ingredients in the detergent for some reason.

Taylor says:

Thanks EJ for asking your laundry question.

I am not a doctor, so I cannot and will not try to diagnose what your particular rash is. However, laundry detergent allergies do often manifest themselves as itchy rashes, or hives.

Although you have been using this detergent for years it is not a guarantee that you will never develop an allergy to it.

For instance, it is my understanding that allergic reactions are at least sometimes related to your immune system, and that changes with time, so you can develop or lose allergies with time.

In addition, although you may not know it, laundry detergent formulas can change, and these slight formula changes can sometimes create an allergic reaction to laundry detergent you have previously used for years without incident. (See an example above with a reader who used the powdered version of Arm and Hammer perfume and dye free detergent for years and recently noticed a scent to it).

***Important update - I also recently noticed that Arm & Hammer has come out with another detergent, with the same light green cap, which is called "Sensitive Skin Plus Skin-Friendly Fresh Scent." It is a dye free formula that has a scent to it that they say shouldn't bother people's allergies. I would definitely be careful when grabbing a jug of detergent not to accidentally get this one, with the scent, if you also cannot use fragrances since it looks VERY similar to the jug which is both dye and scent free.***

I will give you the same advice I gave to many readers, which is to try out a new hypoallergenic laundry detergents, until you find one that doesn't cause you to get any rashes or you otherwise figure out, with the assistance of your doctor, what is causing your rashes in this case. Buy the smallest bottle possible until you find one that works for you, so you don't waste money on a lot of bottles that might not work for you.

Good luck! I know it can be frustrating to deal with this issue.

You can share your laundry detergent review here for this or any brand, telling me which ones you like (or don't) and why. I'm also always interested in scent and dye free product reviews, to share with other fellow allergy sufferers.

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