One of the biggest reasons Dip stood out above the rest was the fact that it’s a laundry sheet—something none of the other detergents we tested offered.

Being a sheet-based detergent gave it several unique advantages that made it the most practical, effective, and eco-friendly option on our list.

Firstly, Dip was the only detergent with a true 3-in-1 formula, meaning it works as a detergent, fabric conditioner, and stain remover in one.

None of the other detergents had this feature, which means with Dip, you don’t need to buy multiple products—saving both money and hassle.

Secondly, because these sheets are liquidless, they have a much higher concentration of active cleaning ingredients.

Over 80% of the formula is active ingredients, making them far more potent for stain removal than the liquid detergents we tested.

This made Dip particularly effective for spot cleaning—we found that simply tearing off a small piece, adding water, and scrubbing worked wonders on tough stains like makeup, grease, and mud.

Another huge advantage of being liquid-free is how easy and mess-free the sheets are to use.

With every single liquid detergent we tested, we dealt with spills, over-pouring, or drips down the bottle.

In contrast, Dip’s sheets required zero measuring—all we had to do was tear a sheet in half and drop it in the drum.

This made it by far the most convenient detergent we tested.

From a health and safety standpoint, Dip was also one of the cleanest and most transparent brands we tested.

It was one of the only detergents to be fully compliant with the ECHA hormone disruptor list, meaning its formula contained no known endocrine-disrupting chemicals.

Additionally, Dip was the only brand that provided full transparency on its fragrance ingredients upfront—whereas with other brands, we had to contact customer support just to get a full ingredient breakdown.

Eco-friendliness was another major factor that set Dip apart.

Out of all the detergents we tested, it was the only one to come in both plastic-free AND compostable packaging.

While other brands claimed to be “eco-friendly,” they still used plastic bottles that had to be recycled—which, depending on local facilities, often still end up in landfills.

With Dip, there’s zero plastic waste.

And finally, Dip was also the most flexible option in terms of cost and convenience.

While some non-toxic detergents were significantly more expensive per wash, Dip offers subscription options that not only make it more affordable but also ensure you never run out.

This allowed it to compete on price while still being the best overall choice in terms of cleaning power, health safety, ease of use, and sustainability.

For all these reasons, Dip was our clear #1 pick.