Origin
- Produced and packaged in Chicago, Illinois, USA
Ingredients
- Unscented Laundry Powder: Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Carbonate, Vegetable Soap [Sodium Cocoate, Glycerin, Organic Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Water]
- Lavender Laundry Powder: Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Carbonate, Vegetable Soap [Sodium Cocoate, Glycerin, Organic Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Water], Organic Lavandula Hybrida Grosso (Lavender) Oil
- Lemon Laundry Powder: Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Carbonate, Vegetable Soap [Sodium Cocoate, Glycerin, Organic Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Water], Organic Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Oil
- Lemon, Lavender, Clove Laundry Powder: Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Carbonate, Vegetable Soap [Sodium Cocoate, Glycerin, Organic Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Water], Organic Euginia caryophyllata (Clovebud) Oil, Organic Lavandula Hybrida Grosso (Lavender) Oil, Organic Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Oil
- Additional information: sodium bicarbonate, aka baking soda, is a natural odor neutralizer. Sodium carbonate, aka 'washing soda' or soda ash, is a pH adjuster–raising the pH of washing water for a more effective clean. Sodium cocoate is the chemical name of coconut oil that has been saponified (aka 'made into soap'). Sodium sunflowerate is the chemical name of sunflower seed oil that has been saponified. There will be some coconut and sunflower seed oils left in the soap after they are saponified, due to the fact that Meliora uses sodium hydroxide, or lye, in the conversion process. Leaving these excess oils in the soap ensures there is NO remaining lye in the finished product, and gives the soap its lather and moisture. This process is also called 'superfatting'. Glycerin is naturally created when the oils are converted into soap–and helps to keep skin soft, and is an effective solvent, making it great for dissolving stains and dirt. Water is used in the soapmaking process to dissolve the lye, and then is dried out over several weeks, resulting in a hard soap bar with very little water leftover. There is ~5% water leftover in these soap bars, compared to liquid soap that contains ~60% water.
End of Life
- Recycle or reuse stainless steel canister
Certifications
- This is a MADE SAFE® Certified product that has been third-party tested to ensure it contains only non-toxic, high quality ingredients that are safe for our environment and your skin
- B Corp Certified to ensure safe and responsible business practices
- Meliora is a Leaping Bunny Certified company that uses no animal testing
- Meliora is a woman owned, family run business
Earth Friendly Features
- Meliora is a 1% for the Planet business, donating 2% of sales to environmental non-profits. Their partner of choice is Women's Voices for the Earth–a non-profit dedicated to eliminating toxic chemicals from products through corporate responsibility
- Manufactured and packaged in Chicago, IL, USA!
Packaging
- Ships in 100% Recyclable and Plastic Free Packaging
Made Without
- Cruelty-free and made without animal byproducts
- No synthetic fragrances, dyes, optical brighteners, or preservatives
- SLS-free
Product Care
- Add laundry powder directly to washer with clothes. For HE Washers, use 1/2 scoop (aka 1/2 tbsp). For Standard Washers, use 1 scoop (aka 1 tbsp)
Additional Features
- Natural and non-toxic powder laundry detergent cleans clothes without synthetic fragrances, dyes, or optical brighteners
- Steel tin of laundry powder contains enough for 128 HE Washer loads, or 64 Standard Washer loads
- Super-concentrated powder formula removes stains and odors easily
- Option to include 1 tbsp scoop (contains plastic!)
Capacity
- 35 oz
Returns
- Unused, undamaged items in their original product packaging can be returned with 30 days
Specifications
- Laundry powder is compatible with both HE and Standard washers
Shipping Info
- Ships same business day!
Meliora
Meliora began when their co-founder, Kate, began wondering what was really in her cleaning products. After discovering companies aren’t actually required to list all of their ingredients (what?!), Kate set out to create cleaning products with simple, earth-friendly ingredients that are listed on the front of the package. Meliora means “better” in Latin, and that’s what these cleaning products are made to be. They’re conscious about choosing ingredients that are effective, safe for the home and body, and cause no trouble for Mother Earth after the chores are said and done. Meliora boasts the MADE SAFEⓇ seal and Leaping Bunny on all products, ensuring that no products or ingredients build up on our bodies, in the environment, are toxic for the oceans, or are tested on animals.
JMP (verified owner) –
Smells great and works just as well as liquid detergent. I love that it is eco friendly!
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Emma (verified owner) –
The lavender smell of this detergent is like crack (I assume). Not sure why other reviewers haven’t found it to work but my clothes come out smelling divine – including the smelly baby diapers I regularly wash with it! Obviously, it doesn’t just smell great, my gear is clean and it doesn’t clump. I add it to my front loading machine after I’ve placed all the dirties in before closing the door. Also very happy that there is no plastic waste!
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Kindness (verified owner) –
I wish I’d found/tried this product earlier! For something so eco-friendly it does a great job. I have a front loading machine and you just needed amount on before closing the door – didn’t find it clumping up at all. I wish it left a little bit more of a scent, hence why the four stars. Definitely ordering again.
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nmpasquale (verified owner) –
I can’t say in words how much I love this detergent I have very sensitive skin and this is perfect for me I do not break out in hives I do not get itchy it makes my clothes come out smelling like clovers and Lemons with a hint of lavender it doesn’t Fade any of my colors and the beautiful smell last for weeks.
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kylierwill (verified owner) –
This product didn’t dissolve all the way in my top-loader. I went to pull the clothes out and noticed I still had white pellets of soap all over. They seem to dissolve better the more hot you get the water, but my clothes weren’t getting really clean, either. I gave up on this laundry powder after a few weeks of pulling out dirty clothes and soap pellets. I love the ingredient list, what the company stands for, etc. but it just didn’t work out for me.
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Ereka (verified owner) –
It’s cruelty free, fragrance free, and affordable, and that’s where the pros stop for me. I assumed that because this is powder, it would have no problems dissolving, but I was wrong. I use a top loading washer. I wash my clothes in the cold setting, and I’ve notice that this doesn’t completely break down. I tried the cool setting, but to no avail. I’m not willing to do warm or hot water, so this is off to a bad start. My best friend gave me the suggestion of dissolving this first in hot water before adding it to the laundry, which is good advice; however, I live in an apartment building and the laundry room is downstairs, so this is just too much work for me. I noticed today that the color of my navy blue sweater transferred onto my vibrant red robe. Neither garments are new, nor have I had this problem before with other detergents. Luckily, nobody sees me in the red robe, so I don’t mind. Had it been another clothing item that got ruined, I would’ve been truly upset. It doesn’t remove stains or odor. I noticed perfume still lingered on the clothes. The real deal breaker for me is the fact that I have to transfer it every time I do laundry. I also don’t like how it gets into the air every time I open the can. I wouldn’t repurchase it. This is a good option, but it’s not for me.
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jlockha7 (verified owner) –
This product gets my clothes clean and smells great as well. Very happy with this product!
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findhilary (verified owner) –
Seems to work the same as other detergent minus the plastic container 🙂
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lidiakartashova (verified owner) –
I don’t have an HE washer, so I used the recommended amount of powder with my clothes. Unfortunately, the clothes came out smelling like a combination of laundry detergent and dirty laundry. I ended up having to use 3 scoops of detergent per load to get rid of the smell, giving me little incentive to repurchase once I run out. I was really rooting hoping I would like this detergent, to support a small local business.
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EarthHero –
Hi Lidia, thank you for sharing your feedback! This is definitely not a typical experience for this laundry powder. We’ll be in touch shortly to learn more and provide some solutions. Truly clean and chemical-free laundry is the goal!
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victoriaraney1989 (verified owner) –
I was really happy with my giant jug of liquid detergent until I tried Meliora Lemon Laundry Powder. I love this stuff. This makes my clothes truly smell like nothing & to me that is a good thing. It’s amazing how this little half a scoop can really do so much.
I am never going back to giant plastic jugs of watered down mystery chemicals.
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Lucy_B (verified owner) –
The lavender smell in the box is very strong (almost overpowering), but it does not leave any scent on clothes. I would have liked a light lavender scent left on the clothes. It cleaned my clothes well, but I will see how it handles the smell of my workout gear. It is smaller than I expected, but very cute! I can’t hold it by the top otherwise the bottom half will drop on the floor, so I may get the bigger size in the future, so I’m not as worried about dropping it. It is cheaper than most other eco-friendly laundry solutions. My only concern is inhaling the laundry detergent, but it didn’t look like people had concerns about that from the quick research I did.
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Samantha Woods –
I love the smell of this detergent. Unfortunately, unless I use double and add Borax, it doesn’t get our clothes clean. Even them sometimes they come out smelling weird.
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EarthHero –
Hi Samantha, thank you for sharing your feedback! For HE Washers, Meliora recommends 1/2 scoop (1/2 tbsp) but for Standard Washers, they recommend doubling and using use 1 scoop (1 tbsp). Borax can be added as an extra booster if you choose! A team favorite is adding a bit of essential oil to your dryer balls before drying to infuse some scent into your clothes sans-dryer sheet, too. We’re here to assist if you have any additional questions at support@earthhero.com!
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mkhoerichs (verified owner) –
Super easy to use. Dissolves well in an HE washer even with cold water. Doesn’t leave a very strong scent on the clothes which could be a pro or a con depending on your preferences
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Eva Campion (verified owner) –
This is my alternative to the plastic bottles. It works well and smells great. The only issue I had was that if you use cold water it does not dissolve completely. Use warm water to make sure it dissolves completely
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mgwcouponing (verified owner) –
I absolutely love this product! I will never use another laundry detergent and I love that the refills are completely zero waste.
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julie.anne.griswold (verified owner) –
My husband and I switched over to this powder recently from Tide Pods. This powder works just as well, and the best part is there’s no harsh chemicals in it. This canister is going to last us a while!
When we ordered, it came with a plastic scoop but I’m pleased to hear that Meloria is switching over to a stainless scoop for their detergents. Will definitely be purchasing again!!
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gracebc1563 (verified owner) –
I’ve been using soap nuts for a while now and while they work well for cleaning and getting everyday dirt out of clothing they don’t do a whole lot for odor elimination so overtime I found my clothes just weren’t smelling as clean as they could. I went with the unscented version of this detergent because I have sensitive skin and after just 1-2 washes my clothes are smelling fresher than ever! Plus I love that I can get refills and keep using the same container and scoop as long as possible.
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bertdiaz91 (verified owner) –
Leaves my clothes clean, no big and chunky plastic containers. Good for my clothes and the environment. I just wish it would smell a bit stronger of clean.
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Smriti (verified owner) –
It is a good detergent for everyday clothes. I like the scent (lavender) even though it doesn’t really linger on the clothes. Doesn’t do the best job on workout clothes so I use a conventional detergent to wash them once a month or so. But I am happy that there are plastic-free options available now.
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paynebailey (verified owner) –
I’ve been using the lavender laundry powder for a couple of months now. My clothes come out clean, but they don’t really smell like anything. My apartment complex laundry room doesn’t have HE washers, so I have to use more. I think if you have an HE washer this is a great solution for you. But I might look into the Eco Egg for my situation. Overall, though, it’s a better solution to grocery store laundry detergent in plastic bottles and gets the job done.
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blair.karp (verified owner) –
I have been using the lavender laundry powder for about two months and love it. So glad it is plastic free and has non-harmful ingredients. Works well and has a pleasant smell that isn’t overwhelming. My husband and I both have sensitive skin and have had no issues with this laundry powder. I ordered some for my Mom who loves it too! Will continue to use!
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Sam (verified owner) –
Leaves a good pungent lavender smell on clothes. Cleans and gets some stains out like food. Only negative is that sometimes it leaves some powder on clothes and bottom of washer.
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GJ –
I love the idea, however, doesn’t get sudsy (even with 4 scoops) and clothes did not smell like much, so not sure if it was working. I have a front loaded HE washer and tried 2 scoop with warm water, then again with 4 :-/
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EarthHero –
Hi GJ, we are so sorry you aren’t loving this laundry powder as you’d expected. This Meliora laundry powder is low-sudsing, making it great for HE and regular washers! Increasing the amount will not create more suds. If you are looking for something a bit more scented, we love adding a Dropps Laundry Scent Booster pod to the load!
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ejanice21 (verified owner) –
So far I like this detergent. I have a HE washer, so I mix the powder with hot water before adding it to the machine. The fragrance is very clean and pleasant, and so far my clothes are nice and clean.
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EarthHero –
Hi there, we are so happy that you’re loving this detergent so far! An easy way to adapt this to HE washers is to use 1/2 scoop (1/2 tbsp)!
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nthon001 (verified owner) –
I like this product a lot. I love that the smell is not overpowering like regular commercial detergent that also irritates my skin (eczema) with harsh chemicals. Love the lavender scent. Want to try this lemon scent.
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orangecappy (verified owner) –
I love this detergent powder. It smells amazing.
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Stacey Robinson (verified owner) –
I love it! I’ve been using the almost complete tbsp for the HE washer, but I really feel like the clothes come out smelling really good. Very impressed.
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Danielle (verified owner) –
From the bag it smells great, but clothes didn’t come out smell like anything
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aylasandel (verified owner) –
Im not sure if it really worked, but I guess it cleaned them well enough. No harm no foul…
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swalker0077 (verified owner) –
Love. love. love! I bought the lavender.. wonderful smell that lingers. This is one of the best eco-friendly products I have bought!
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janicotremi (verified owner) –
Got the lavender scented one and it smells absolutely amazing and seems to wash my clothes well. Plus it’s plastic free so it’s a win-win!
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Wendy Beiler (verified owner) –
I think it does great on casual clothes, whites and towels/linens. I do use their stain bar soap to compliment this laundry detergent when I have a stain.
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Question
Lizz (verified owner) –
Where is the scooper? I bought the lemon scented one with the reusable canister and scooper but I can’t find the scooper.
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EarthHero –
Hi! We get this question quite often so please know that you are not alone on this one :D. We recommend giving the canister a good shake. If you still cannot find it, then we recommend pouring out some of the powder into another container that will be easy to pour it back into the canister. Everyone has been able to find their scoop! If for some odd reason the scoop isn’t in there please give us an email at support@earthhero.com.
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kschmidt27 (verified owner) –
It gets 3 stars for having a plastic free option, nice refillable container, usa made, & fragrance free. I really wanted to love it but as for cleaning power, it just didn’t cut it. I think if you have lightly soiled clothes it would probably work fine, but it does not clean cloth diapers (had to wash twice to remove odor) or remove food stains from clothes, bibs, ect. So not a good fit for parents with young kids.
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Sabrina (verified owner) –
This stuff seriously performs better than tide. The scent isn’t overpowering at all, the powder form and paper packaging are eco friendly, and all of my clothes come out very clean (even on cold wash). There are literally no cons!
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Question
Soyra –
Can this be added directly to the drum of a top-loading HE washing machine?
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EarthHero –
Hi! This easy Laundry Powder is all set to go right in with your clothes for your top-loading HE washer! We additionally recommend for HE Washers, to use a 1/2 scoop (aka 1/2 tbsp).
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alekbartrosouf (verified owner) –
Maybe my observation isn’t indicative of the product’s effectiveness, but the powder doesn’t sud very much when mixed with water. Its hard to tell if its doing the trick. I assume and hope yes though, just not what I am used to.
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jacquelynbloxham (verified owner) –
I love this. I use both the soap nuts and this, depending on what I wash. I did buy the canister, so that I can refill later, and it was supposed to come with a scoop, but it doesn’t look like it did. I have a scoop that came with my french press that I’m not using, so I’m using that instead. However, I feel that I’m more likely to blow through this detergent with my scoop because I think it may be a bit too big. Either way, this is the soap I use when not using the soap nuts. I’ve seen a residue on one pair of shorts, but I think it might’ve been because I used too much for that wash, so I’ve adjusted. Will definitely be purchasing the refills in the future.
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Charlie Sprinkman –
Hi Jacquelyn! The canister should have come with a scoop – maybe it’s buried at the bottom :D?? Meliora recommends for HE Washers, to use 1/2 scoop (aka 1/2 tbsp). For Standard Washers, use 1 scoop (aka 1 tbsp). We hope this helps!
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Danu –
Is this good for cloth diapering?
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EarthHero –
Hi Danu, this eco-friendly laundry powder works well for cloth diapers and other clothing. We also have a detergent specifically for cloth diapers here!
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kryssi.mcdowall (verified owner) –
This is my go to laundry powder when I’m not using soap nuts. Love it!
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gradeshpande (verified owner) –
Done a handful of loads with it so far and don’t see why I would ever go back to liquid.
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michelle.guckert (verified owner) –
Very happy with this detergent. I have very sensitive skin and I have not had any issues. It is also affordable!
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Donna (verified owner) –
I love this detergent. It gets my clothes clean and I can also use it for delicates. I have hard water but with a little vinegar it works great. The best part is it’s earth friendly.
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y.sal25g (verified owner) –
I have been using this detergent for a couple of weeks now and I do really love it. I didn’t think it would clean well specially my cloth diapers, but to my surprise it does clean it very well and there is no smell after. My baby gets rashes depending on the detergent I use, but this has been gentle on her skin. No bad rashes or anything of that sort. I would definitely recommend this.
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dmossgirl –
This smells great and seems to work very well. I love that the scoop helps my husband know the correct amount (he normally uses more than recommended of laundry detergent). One negative for those trying to go completely plastic free: the scoop is made of plastic. I was hoping it was of a more durable/natural material and was a bit diaappointed.
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Emily (verified owner) –
I really love Meliora’s products and this laundry powder is no exception. I love that is comes plastic free and refills are so easy. It really is affordable, especially for HE washers. I wish the scent lingered longer on dry clothes, but that is a minor preference in comparison to how great the product is overall.
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Diane (verified owner) –
Love the no plastic package!! Cleans as well as any other laundry detergent. No strong lavender smell on clean clothes. No complaints….happy to purchase the refill bag again!
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Alyssa Gessele (verified owner) –
Fantastic way to eliminate waste!
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Question
graceray123 –
Does this work in cold water?
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EarthHero –
Hi, Grace! This detergent works well in cold water- we love to make laundry as eco-friendly as possible!
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f.shelby (verified owner) –
The lemon, lavender, clove smells amazing and clings to the clothes for several days. Not sure about stain removing power but sadly my blacks are faded quite a bit. Very sensitive skin and have not had any reactions over the last month of my using it.
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allisonguggenheimer (verified owner) –
Loved the lemon scented powder. Doesn’t leave a strong scent, but pleasant to use. Dissolves easily in the wash and leaves our clothes as clean as “conventional” detergent. No skin reactions which is awesome. Also we’re very outdoorsy, sporty (sweaty) people and this seemed to always get any odors out.
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rachel.mayner (verified owner) –
First time buyer, big fan of the lemon smell (more like essential oils not a chemical “clean citrus”) and will definitely be buying again!
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x.yang89 (verified owner) –
Works as advertised. No complaints and will buy the refills for this.
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Vanessa Tyscka –
No complaints. Love the “no plastic” option for laundry.
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cespacco (verified owner) –
Works perfectly! I’m very happy to have found a lower waste option that works just as well
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Sarah (verified owner) –
I put this directly in with my clothes in the HE washer and it works great. We love the lavender scent. So glad to find an earth friendly detergent!
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Alex (verified owner) –
Works well in any laundry machine and cleans clothes well. The bag lasts a long time too!
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Sarah (verified owner) –
Favorite detergent I’ve ever used. It’s so easy to add to the wash, it smells great, and it leaves my clothes looking so nice (no stains or discoloration).
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aliirwin92 (verified owner) –
I have two little boys and a hard working husband. We are an outdoorsy family and this stuff takes care of the dirt. It smalls great and gets everything nice and clean. So happy to not have to worry about chemicals and plastic waste anymore. This is my new go to detergent.
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elcampion210 (verified owner) –
Works as well as an other laundry soap but without the plastic bottle! I ordered just the refill bag and scoop it right out of there. Makes my clothes smell fantastic!
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Olivia (verified owner) –
My husband and I used up an entire Lemon scented container and are now using the Unscented variety. I usually end up using two full scoops per load in our old, front loading communal washer in our apartment complex and have been generally pleased with how clean my clothes are after. I am a farmer so my clothing tends to be very dirty as well, hence the two scoops per load as a rule. I will say my husband tried washing a fairly thick comforter recently and the powder didn’t dissolve completely and he had to wash it again with some liquid detergent we had stashed away. That’s the only time that the powder detergent hasn’t performed as it should since purchasing. Overall I’m very pleased with the product and will continue repurchasing.
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ljmjrk (verified owner) –
The brown bag was packed next to another product i had ordered that had blunt corners. The box corner put a hole in the brown bag and laundry detergent spilled into the outer shipping box and from there out onto my porch when delivered. More care needs to be taken when packing this brown bag product.
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EarthHero –
Hi there! Oh no – we’re so sorry to hear that this happened! Thank you for letting us know. Our customer care team will be in touch shortly!
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Rebecca S. (verified owner) –
Smells really great and gets the job done! I like this product a lot.
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Nicole (verified owner) –
Works like a charm!
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macaronimagpie (verified owner) –
This laundry detergent smells great and I love that I can get it refilled. I like how easy it is to scoop out the powder into the machine. It gets my clothes clean without any trouble!
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Heather B. (verified owner) –
If you are trying to go zero waste or reduce your waste this is a great option. We don’t have refillable laundry detergent available where I live- so this is the next best thing. I have sensitive skin and am allergic to most conventional detergents and this stuff is great! Meliora is also a solid company that really practices what they preach. Can’t say enough positive things about this laundry detergent.
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HappyCustomer (verified owner) –
I really like that the company uses minimal ingredients and strives to be as minimal waste as possible. I gave this product 4 stars instead of 5 because I feel like we need to use a full scoop for our clothes to end up smelling clean, even though the directions state that with HE machines only a half scoop is needed. I have sensitive skin, so I definitely wash my intimates with the unscented detergent.
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