Meliora Laundry Powder - Non-Toxic Eco-Friendly Laundry Detergent Refill (Unscented)

Laundry Powder Detergent - 128 HE (64 Standard) Loads - Refill

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Use our Laundry Powder Refills with your reusable Laundry Powder canister.
Our Laundry Powder is a people- and planet-friendly laundry detergent made with non-toxic ingredients and eco-friendly packaging. This powder detergent is just as effective as liquid detergent but is ultra-concentrated, plastic-free, and preservative-free.
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  1. Scoop 1/2 tablespoon for HE washing machines or 1 tablespoon for standard washing machines.
  2. Add powder detergent directly to the drum before adding clothes.
  3. Wash as normal. Powder dissolves in hot or cold water and is safe for natural fibers.

See full usage instructions below.

Ingredient Common Name CAS Number Purpose
Sodium bicarbonate Baking soda 144-55-8 Odor neutralizer
Sodium carbonate Washing soda 497-19-8 Laundry booster; adjusts water pH
Sodium cocoate Vegetable soap 61789-31-9 Enemy of dirt; cleaner of clothes
Cocos nucifera oil Organic coconut oil 8001-31-8 Byproduct of soapmaking
Glycerin Glycerin 56-81-5 Byproduct of soapmaking
Lavandula hybrida grosso oil Organic lavender essential oil 8022-15-9 Scent (lavender and lemon-lavender-clove only)
Citrus medica limonum peel oil Organic lemon essential oil 8008-56-8 Scent (lemon and lemon-lavender-clove only)
Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil Organic clove essential oil 8015-97-2 Scent (lemon-lavender-clove only)

See full ingredient information below.

Our plastic-free laundry detergent refills are packaged in sturdy kraft paper bags with natural water-based lining and tin tie closures. They are a low-waste way to refill your reusable paper and steel Laundry Powder canisters or any container you have at home. Tear off and recycle the tin tie closure, and recycle or compost the paper bag when empty.

We use only what you need to clean your clothes: a simple formula of baking soda, washing soda, and vegetable soap made with organic coconut oil. Our scented varieties are made with organic essential oils—no mysterious “fragrance” blends that contain undisclosed ingredients.

All of our non-toxic ingredients are MADE SAFE® Certified, Leaping Bunny certified cruelty-free, and vegan. We list every ingredient, including scents, on the front label so you can see what’s in your detergent.

Available in unscented, lavender, lemon, and lemon-lavender clove.

Net wt. 35 oz. (992 g). Contains 128 HE (64 Standard) loads.

For a full load of laundry, we recommend using up to half a tablespoon in a high-efficiency (HE) washer and up to one tablespoon of Laundry Powder in a standard washer. The stainless steel scoop included measures one tablespoon. For large or extra dirty loads of laundry, double the amount of Laundry Powder.

Our Laundry Powder does not contain enzymes, so it is safe to use for washing natural protein-based fibers like wool and silk. It is also safe to use with all water temperatures and gentle enough for baby clothes and people with sensitive skin.

Many washing machines are designed for liquid detergent rather than powder detergent. We suggest adding laundry powder directly to the drum before adding the dirty clothes to the machine. This ensures the powder dissolves adequately.

Less is more. For loads that are less than full, you can decrease the amount of detergent you use. Though it may seem counterintuitive, too much detergent can make clothes feel unclean. Excess detergent can get caught in clothes and washing machines, resulting in build-up and causing unwanted odors and dinginess.

Pre-treat stains before washing with our Soap Stick Stain Remover. Simply wet the fabric and rub the soap stick onto the stained area, then wash as usual. The friction caused by rubbing a solid soap on the fabric adds to its effectiveness in removing stains. The sooner you are able to treat and wash the stain, the better the results. Please do not put your clothing in the dryer until the stain is gone, or else it might become more stubborn to treat.

This stain remover works great on difficult stains like wine, grease, grass, pasta sauce, and more. For grease stains, using hot water may be helpful in lifting the oil from the fabric. 

For loads that need a boost to remove stains and sweat odors, you can add our Oxygen Brightener Bleach Alternative to a wash alongside our Laundry Powder. This color-safe product brightens, whitens, and deodorizes your clothes by removing the dinginess and build-up that accumulates over time and reviving fabrics to their original vibrancy. We recommend adding up to a full tablespoon in a standard washer, and a half tablespoon in an HE washer.

Oxygen Brightener is not compatible with natural protein-based fibers, such as wool and silk, or with septic systems.

Ingredient disclosure and transparency is the cornerstone of our business. We list every ingredient on the front label of each product and here on our website. Our Ingredients page lists the technical name, chemical identification (CAS number), country of origin, and additional details for every ingredient we use.

You'll never see the word "fragrance" on our ingredient labels. This catch-all term allows companies to hide ingredients that are potentially harmful to the health of people and the planet. In the US, hundreds of ingredients in the "fragrance" family have never been tested for their impact. Every product is available in an unscented base formula. We also offer products scented with organic essential oils. 

Sodium Bicarbonate, also known as baking soda, is an odor neutralizer.

Sodium Carbonate, also known as washing soda or soda ash, 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'.

Our vegan, plant-based Vegetable Soap is made from organic coconut oil that is processed into soap, resulting in the following ingredients:

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

Glycerin 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 dirt. We do not add any additional glycerin to our soap. 100% of the glycerin present is a byproduct of the soapmaking process, vegan, and cruelty-free.

Organic Cocos Nucifera, or organic coconut oil, is 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. Our coconut soap has only a very small amount of excess oil, so it is designed to get tough jobs done without leaving oil behind on your clothes or in your washer.

Water is used in the soapmaking process to dissolve the lye and help evenly mix the oils and lye together for a complete saponification reaction. After saponification is complete, the water evaporates. There is only about 5% water in the finished soap, making it more shelf stable than a liquid soap that would require a preservative due to the high percentage (about 60%) of water.

Organic Lavandula Hybrida Grosso, or organic lavender essential oil, is a scented oil derived from lavender flowers. It is a natural, plant-based alternative to synthetic fragrance blends and adds a fresh, floral scent to our laundry powder.

Organic Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Oil, or organic lemon essential oil, is a scented oil derived from lemon fruit. It is a natural, plant-based alternative to synthetic fragrance blends and adds a zesty, citrus scent to our laundry powder.

Organic Eugenia Caryophyllus Oil, or organic clove essential oil, is a scented oil derived from clove leaves. It is a natural, plant-based alternative to synthetic fragrance blends and adds a warm, spicy scent to our laundry powder.

Plastic-Free | MADE SAFE® Certified | Cruelty-Free | Made in the USA | No Synthetic Fragrances | Vegan | Dye-Free | SLS-Free | Preservative-Free | Palm-Oil Free | Phthalate-Free | Recyclable | Biodegradable | Organic Ingredients | Non-Toxic | Eco-Friendly | Sustainable

How to Use Our Laundry Powder

How to Use Meliora Laundry Powder - Measure

Measure for your machine

Use 1/2 tablespoon for HE washers and 1 tablespoon for standard washers. The stainless steel scoop included measures 1 tablespoon.

How to Use Meliora Laundry Powder - Add to Washer

Add powder directly to the washer drum

Laundry Powder dissolves in water. For best results, place directly in the drum beneath clothes, not in the dispensing drawer.

How to Use Meliora Laundry Powder - Wash as Normal

Wash as normal

Once dissolved, our Laundry Powder works just like liquid detergent. It’s safe for all fabrics and water temperatures.

Non-Toxic Ingredients

Our non-toxic laundry detergent is MADE SAFE® Certified, meaning it meets the strictest ingredient screening requirement in the industry. Our MADE SAFE® certification literally means that a product has been Made With Safe Ingredients™ that are not known or suspected to harm human health, animals, aquatic life, or ecosystems.

This powder detergent is made from baking soda, washing soda, and vegetable soap. Scented varieties are made with organic essential oils, not synthetic fragrances.

Eco-Friendly Packaging

Our eco-friendly laundry detergent is concentrated and packaged to minimize waste and environmental impact. By making a concentrated dry powder, we eliminate the need for added preservatives or unnecessary plastic, like hidden liners or PVA pods and sheets.

Our paper bag refills are designed to help you reuse our paper and steel Laundry Powder canisters. That means you only need to buy the canister once, reducing the amount of packaging produced.

Powdered detergent is lighter and more concentrated than liquid detergent, making it more energy- and cost-effective to ship to you. It also takes up less space in your home—our can is only 6 inches tall and 4.25 inches wide.

Eco-Friendly Laundry Powder Detergent Refill Bags

Designed to Refill and Reuse

  • Save money with refill bags and reuse the canister
  • Fully recyclable packaging
  • Remove the tin tie closure to recycle, and recycle or compost the paper bag

Plastic-Free Packaging

  • No hidden plastic liner, plastic scoop, or dissolvable plastic PVA pods or sheets inside
  • No PETE, HDPE, PVC, LDPE, PP, PS, or other plastics

Concentrated Laundry Powder

  • Ultra-concentrated: just half a tablespoon per HE load
  • Less weight and less space than liquid detergents
  • Shelf-stable without added preservatives

Everything You Need to Clean Your Clothes

Start with the refillable Laundry Powder canister

Go plastic-free with our reusable paper Laundry Powder container.

Shop Laundry Powder

Fight stubborn stains with our Soap Stick

Pre-treat stains before washing with our Soap Stick stain remover.

Shop Soap Stick

Add an extra boost with our Oxygen Brightener

Brighten and revive your laundry with our color-safe Oxygen Brightener bleach alternative.

Shop Oxygen Brightener

Customer Reviews

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Michelle B
Works Great

Works great on tough loads and delicates. Smells great too.

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Virginia Carrera
Works great.

Works great & no harsh chemicals or paying to have mostly water delivered to me with other liquid detergents. I do prefer powder laundry soap & this one fits the bill.

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Maryann Rodrigues
Meliora is like a breath of fresh air!

Great cleaning product! This really does a beautiful job on my laundry. The paper packaging, honestly, makes me so happy. No plastic! Can it be true? It is:) Meliora is like a breath of fresh air on multiple levels.

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Amy
Clean and green detergent for the win

I’ve been looking for a truly eco friendly detergent that doesn’t break the bank. We’ve got a newborn and this detergent has worked great for her too. We reuse the same original container and spoon and just buy the refill bags. Feels good to ditch the plastic from laundry. All our small actions add up for the planet!

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Anita Joy Edwards
All the feels. Excellent product.

We’re in our third year with this laundry powder. Does the job for general washing. No longer do I cringe at the thought to use any goopy laundry liquid, strongly scented chemicaled fragrances, and visually enhanced powders. This powder checks all the best/better boxes for is; we even travel with it because no other clean powder on the market can match.