Favorite detergent
"Love this detergent. Smells Amazing and works great on darks/colors. Go to for all my clothes that aren't white or activewear. And even on bedding and towels"
Darks Detergent
Detergent For Darks & Colors
Fragrance Notes:
- Clean and airy Classic fragrance with notes of lily of the valley, sweet musk and sandalwood
- All-purpose laundry detergent formulated to keep dark fabrics vibrant
- Featuring our hardest working proprietary enzyme blend for vibrant darks
- 31 washes
- 32 FL OZ (1 QT) 946 mL
Our best-loved formula for dark and vibrant laundry, in the ultimate warm, fresh-from-the-dryer clean laundry scent! Darks Detergent features a bio-based formulation that's specially designed to keep your dark and brightly colored laundry fresh and vibrant. Optimized for cold water cleaning, this formula contains a blend of four powerful enzymes that target stains, dirt, and oil for a beautiful clean on everyday fabrics, from your favorite dark wash jeans to richly patterned blouses and bed linens.
Pair with The Laundress Fabric Conditioner and Fabric Spray in Classic for a sensorial, start-to-finish laundering experience.
Darks Detergent
Sale price$26.00
About Us
The beginning
We create exceptional fabric care solutions designed for beautifully clean laundry, for people who love their clothes. Our all-purpose detergents and fabric care line will clean and care for everyday laundry, from shirts to sheets. The updated formulas give your clothes a deep clean with just one wash while the enzyme complex targets stubborn stains, dirt, and oil residue.
Philosophy
Our development
The Laundress was founded with a singular mission: to provide exceptional fabric care solutions for the clothing you live in and love. For over 21 years, we've taken pride in helping you care for everything from crisp shirts to delicate cashmere and linens. Our commitment to quality runs deep, and we’ve taken meaningful steps to ensure our products meet the highest standards of safety and performance—because earning your trust is our top priority.
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Tips & How-to's
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Fresh Takes from Real Customers
See why clean has never smelled—or felt—so good.
Overall rating: 4.772 / 5 from 250 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Darks Detergent is praised for its ability to keep dark fabrics vibrant and clean, with a gentle yet powerful formula suitable for a range of fabrics. Customers love the beautiful, lingering fragrance and the effective preservation of dark colors. The clear bottle design is also appreciated for its no-mess, no-leaking feature.
Summary topics
- Clothing Freshness (28%): A significant number of customers brought up that the clothes smell amazing, soft, and deodorized.
- Gentle Formula (6%): Customers expressed satisfaction with the gentle yet powerful formula that is suitable for a range of fabrics.
- Effective Cleaning (7%): It was observed by customers that the product effectively cleans and protects dark fabrics, preventing fading and maintaining their vibrant appearance.
- Color Preservation (16%): A significant number of customers brought up that the detergent effectively preserves dark colors and prevents fading.
- Vibrancy for Darks (10%): Customers expressed appreciation for the ability of this detergent to keep darks vibrant and clean.
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Review highlights
- "This detergent smells really good, washes clothes fully, low suds, and best of all NO FADING!" —
- "It also smells great and cleans my clothes amazingly." —
- "The fragrances are lovely and they clean all my clothes beautifully." —
Reviews
Love the scent
"I am so happy with this product. My darks aren’t fading and the clothes smell so fresh with the scent lasting. Highly recommend."
What a difference this product makes in my darks!
"Dark clothes look like new and smells divine!"
Can"t Get Enough
"I really love all Laundress products. The Darks Signature cleans well and keeps my dark clothes from fading. The smell is amazing and not too strong or chemical perfumy. I've been venturing into some of the other scents as well and haven't found one I don't like. Love the "littles" for travel and sampling. I stock up during the sales and free shipping."
Smells dreamy cleans well
"Smells dreamy cleans well"
The best
"The best"
Great products
"The stain remover really works!"
It took a while to
"It took a while to arrive because it was stuck in transit. Sent an email to customer service and received a response in 24-48 hours. My shipment as sent again and arrived few days later. Only thing is that the color or the dark detergent was more yellow/orange tint… not sure why…"
Wonderful Results
"This has made such a difference in my dark clothes! The fabrics feel softer and not "coated" with chemicals. The color has not changed - or may have improved slightly with this pure detergent. I love the Classic scent as well."
"The Laundress is always worth it."
Q&A
- Is this detergent supposed to be white or more of a yellowish clear? I ordered from two different companies and they are different
- Hello! Thank you for reaching out. The detergent is no longer white for the Darks Detergent. Please contact our customer service team at your convenience so we can look into this for you.