Laundry Washing Powder
🌱 An alkaline powder blend for everyday laundry cleaning and deodorising
Most supermarket laundry powders contain a long list of ingredients (surfactants, optical brighteners, fillers and synthetic fragrances) many of which aren’t actually there to clean your clothes. Brighteners make fabrics look whiter without removing dirt, while fragrances mask smells instead of dealing with the cause.
Years ago, I stopped trying to memorise ingredient lists and did the opposite. I stripped everything back to a handful of ingredients I understood, trusted, and had already been using elsewhere in my cleaning routine.
The result is a simple, flexible laundry powder that cleans effectively without unnecessary extras and without locking you into rigid rules.
How this laundry powder works
This powder is built on alkaline cleaning, supported by oxygen-based stain lifting.
- Alkaline ingredients break down grease, body oils and everyday grime
- Sodium percarbonate releases oxygen when activated with warm water, helping lift stains and deodorise
- A small amount of soap helps loosen and carry dirt away
Each ingredient has a job. Nothing is there just to look or smell nice.
Important use notes
This is a powdered, alkaline cleaner, so how you use it matters.
- Warm or hot water gives the best results
- Heat activates sodium percarbonate and improves cleaning performance
- Avoid using on wool or delicate fabrics
For delicates, use a soap-only wash instead.
Tips for best results
- If you have hard water, slightly increase washing soda, borax or bicarb
- Essential oils are optional - add a few drops to the container if you enjoy scent
- Pair with an acidic rinse (vinegar or citric acid) to neutralise residue and soften fabrics
Laundry works best when alkaline washing is followed by an acidic rinse.
What this powder doesn’t do
This powder is not designed for:
- Wool or silk
- Cold-only washing without dissolving first
- Direct greywater use
Each base solution has a specific role.
