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  • Eco Laundry Powder | Unscented

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    PLASTIC-FREE LAUNDRY POWDER
    Meliora Laundry Powder is an awesome people- and planet-friendly laundry option. It only contains what you need to clean your clothes—and nothing that you don't. It's free of synthetic fragrances, dyes, preservatives, and brighteners.

    Each pre-packed bag = 35 oz. (for 128 loads in a high-efficiency washer, or 64 standard washer loads). You are welcome to buy it by the ounce, as well.

    NEW PACKAGING! In an effort to reduce our carbon footprint and to reduce the amount of packaging we all have to deal with (no matter how good), we've decided to carry the UNSCENTED powder in bulk. The only change for you is a lower price and instead of a metal and paper or paperboard container, you'll receive your powder in a sturdy, recycled natural kraft paper bag lined with a plant based film. The entire bag is compostable after you tear off the tin tie (which we think you should keep and reuse for chip bags, electric cords, etc.).

    WHAT'S GOOD?

    • Ok for all water temps, fabrics, and babies
    • 128 loads! Only 1/2 to 1 tbsp per load!
    • 100% Plastic-Free
    • Reduces carbon footprint because you're not shipping liquid
    • Organic Ingredients
    • Dye-Free. Preservative-Free, Palm-Oil Free, Synthetic fragrance-Free
    • All scents are made from Certified Organic essential oils
    • Biodegradable
    • Cruelty-Free
    • Vegan
    • MADE SAFE Certified
    • 1% for the Planet
    • Made in Chicago, USA using domestically sourced stuff. 

    READ MORE

    Heavy plastic bottles of chemical loaded, over fragranced traditional laundry jugs. 

    Each bag we ship is 35 oz. However if you order 2, we will put 70oz in the bag. 

    Instructions: Add Laundry Powder directly to washer with clothes, NOT to drawer. For HE Washers, use 1/2 tablespoon. For Standard Washers, use 1 tablespoon.

    INGREDIENTS
    [UNSCENTED]: Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Carbonate, Vegetable Soap [Sodium Cocoate, Glycerin, Organic Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Water]

    NERD ALERT!
    Sodium Bicarbonate: Also known as baking soda, sodium bicarbonate is an odor neutralizer.

    Sodium Carbonate: Also known as washing soda or soda ash, sodium carbonate is a pH adjuster. It raises the pH of the washing water, which results in more effective cleaning. For this reason it's often referred to as a laundry 'booster'. 

    Vegetable Soap:

    Sodium Cocoate: This is the chemical name of saponified (that is, 'made into soap') coconut oil. It's the chemical that grabs onto both dirt and water to do the cleaning.

    Glycerin: This substance is chemically a type of alcohol and is naturally created when the oil is converted into soap. Glycerin is known for skin-softening abilities and is an effective solvent, meaning it can dissolve substances such as stains and dirts. 

    Organic Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil: There is a small amount of coconut oil left in the soap after conversion to sodium cocoate. This is because we use sodium hydroxide, or lye, in the conversion process and leaving excess oil ensures there is no remaining lye in the finished product. Some soapmakers refer to this as 'superfatting' and more oil remaining results in a softer, more moisturizing soap. Our coconut soap has only a small amount of excess oil, so it is not the luxurious body type and more of a 'get the job done' soap.

    Water: Water is used in the soap making process as a substance that dissolves lye and then is a medium so the lye can reach all of the oil to react. After being useful in this process, the water is allowed to evaporate from the soap over a period of several weeks, and the resulting dried soap has very little water. There is only about 5% water remaining in the finished soap, thus making it more shelf stable than a liquid soap that would require a preservative due to the high (about 60%) water. 

    SOURCE
    Made in Chicago, USA using domestically sourced ingredients.

    PACKAGING
    Bag made from recycled natural kraft paper and lined with a PLA compstable film. PLA is a renewable polymer. The entire bag is compostable after you remove the tin tie, which you can reuse for cords, chip bags, etc. 

    CERTIFICATIONS
    Leaping Bunny, Madesafe.org, Certified BCorp, 1% for the Planet

    Kate and Mike are the proudly uncool and perpetually curious engineers who founded, own, and operate Meliora Cleaning Products. Meliora (meh-lee-OR-ah) is Latin for “better” and better is what Kate and Mike set out to do. Here's how they tell it:

    Better isn’t just in our name; it is a reminder that every day we can improve on the status quo by offering cleaning products that are better for our customers and on the environment.

    To have the most impact we choose to align with organizations that support what we believe and amplify our vision. Our B Corp Certification is a third-party evaluation and audit of our business practices; it highlights strengths in company ownership and governance (woman-owned), labor practices (living wages) and our product itself (low impact products and packaging). Through partnerships with 1% For the Planet and Women’s Voices for the Earth, we commit 2% of our annual revenues to environmental and charitable nonprofits.  The MADE SAFE® seal signifies that our products and ingredients have been examined for whether they build up in the environment, our bodies, and aquatic toxicity. And Leaping Bunny is the highest standard for companies that are committed to using no animal testing.  As we continue to grow, the foundations for our business must continue to meet our own expectations to be the very best company we can be. 

    We Make Everything In Our Own Factory in Chicago. Our factory on the West Side of Chicago does everything from making soap to packaging finished product. Everything we make, we make ourselves and we are proud that we have developed every detail of our process.  Through understanding each cycle our product goes through we are able to examine the environmental impact each product creates, thus able to remove unnecessary waste along the way.  It is important that our workers are paid a living wage, they are integral in making improvements and introducing new products.

    Their big three rules guides each new product introduction: 

    • It WORKS to get your home and clothes clean
    • PEOPLE-FRIENDLY, so it's ok to have around your home
    • PLANET-FRIENDLY, so you can be confident that what goes down your drain won't cause any problems

    Customer Reviews

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    Maya (Albany, US)
    Meliora Unscented Powdered Detergent

    I think this detergent is less abrasive than Molly's Suds or Charlies Suds. I like it, I think it cleans well also, though I have only used it two times In a washing machine and also hand washing in a basin.

    We love it for the same reason, and because it doesn't come in plastic packaging, it's made in Chicago, and it's from a woman-owned company. Thank you so much for writing in!

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    donna (Atlanta, US)
    Meliora laundry soap

    It does a good job of removing stains from my work uniform but takes a while to dissolve in water.

    Donna, Thank you for the candid feedback. We'll share with Meliora. We wonder if the type of water (hard vs. soft) or the type of machine makes a difference. All good to know.

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    Cheryl W. (Pittsford, US)
    Meliora Unscented Laundry Powder

    I've been using Meliora Unscented Laundry Powder for at least a year, and am very happy with it. My clothes are clean, and they smell fresh and clean, no weird chemically smell like conventional laundry detergents. I love that I can buy it locally at What's Good, and they recently started carrying it in bulk

    Thank you so much for taking time to write a review. It means so much to this small business. And...we're thrilled you like your Meliora Laundry Powder. There is so much to love about it: it works, it's made in the USA, and our own bulk packaging eliminates the need the for more waste.

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    joanne (Palmyra, US)

    Meliora Laundry Powder | Unscented

    Thanks for taking the time to write in! We appreciate the feedback.

     

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