Sincerely, Jennifer

OUR ANSWER:

Hi Jennifer, 

You are in a catch 22 position here. If you do not want to use surfactants then you need to use soap. Pretty much all detergents are going to use either soap or surfactants. Soap is not really recommended for laundry (especially diapers) because it will leave a film or a residue like it does in your shower. Surfactants are synthetic versions of soap. BUT just so you know, surfactants are in TONS of other products we use like dish soap, shampoo, and toothpaste. The latter products you can usually find other alternatives but with detergent not so much because they have to have one or the other pretty much to be able to clean clothes…either a soap or a synthetic soap (aka surfactant).  If you want something natural and not synthetic than soap is your answer. You will need to make sure you have soft water and that you rinse very well. One you might try is Dr. Bronner’s Pure Castile Soaps. I use these in my home although never for laundry personally but I have met several people online who do. Here are the ingredients: 

Water, saponified organic coconut oil, organic olive oil (w/retained glycerin), organic hemp, organic jojoba oil, organic peppermint oil, mentha arvensis, citric acid, and vitamin E. 

Hope that helps, 

Tiffany  - The Diaper Jungle Diaper Detrgent Chart