Laundry Powder Detergent - Zero-Waste Bucket
Our Laundry Powder is a people- and planet-friendly laundry detergent made with safer 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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Our zero-waste laundry detergent bucket is an eco-friendly option for heavy launderers. We send you a full 5-gallon bucket of our concentrated laundry powder, enough for an incredible 2,320 HE loads of laundry—the equivalent of 18 Laundry Powder Refills!
The price of each bucket includes shipping to your home and return shipping to our factory. Keep the box it comes in and send the empty bucket back with the included pre-paid shipping label.
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 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.
Due to the size and weight of these buckets, there are no refunds or returns on these buckets. We strongly advise trying our Laundry Powder canister before upgrading to a 5-gallon bucket.
Available in unscented, lavender, lemon, lemon-lavender clove, and peppermint.
Net wt. 40 lbs. (18.1 kg). Contains 2320 HE (1160 Standard) loads.
Unscented
Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), sodium carbonate (washing soda), vegetable soap [sodium cocoate, glycerin, organic cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, water]
Lavender
Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), sodium carbonate (washing soda), vegetable soap [sodium cocoate, glycerin, organic cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, water], organic lavandula hybrida (lavender) oil*
Lemon
Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), sodium carbonate (washing soda), vegetable soap [sodium cocoate, glycerin, organic cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, water], organic citrus limon (lemon) peel oil*
Lemon-Lavender-Clove
Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), sodium carbonate (washing soda), vegetable soap [sodium cocoate, glycerin, organic cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, water], organic eugenia caryophyllus (clove) bud oil*, organic lavandula hybrida (lavender) oil*, organic citrus limon (lemon) peel oil*
Peppermint
Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), sodium carbonate (washing soda), vegetable soap [sodium cocoate, glycerin, organic cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, water], organic mentha piperita (peppermint) leaf oil*
For more information, visit our Ingredients page.
*Contains fragrance allergens. Find a complete list in our Fragrance Allergens Disclosure Chart.
- Sturdy 5-gallon plastic bucket
- Water-resistant plastic label
- Includes a pre-paid shipping label to return to our factory for reuse
- Zero-waste and single-use plastic-free
For more information, visit our Packaging page.
How to Use Laundry Powder
Full Usage Instructions-
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.
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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.
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Wash as normal
Once dissolved, our Laundry Powder works just like liquid detergent. It’s safe for all fabrics and water temperatures.
Zero-Waste Bucket Program
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We ship you a 5-gallon bucket
Enjoy 2,330 HE loads of zero-waste laundry powder! Each bucket has a screw-top lid for easy opening and reclosing. Shipping is included in the price.
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You send the empty bucket back
Keep the cardboard box the bucket comes in. When you run out of powder, just put the empty bucket back in the box and apply the pre-paid shipping label.
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We clean and reuse the bucket
We receive the empty buckets, clean them thoroughly, and reuse them for another happy home. Nothing gets thrown away!
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Made with Safer Ingredients
Our laundry detergent is MADE SAFE® Certified, meaning it meets the strictest ingredient screening requirement in the industry. We prioritize the health of both people and the planet in our ingredient choices.
This powder detergent is made from baking soda, washing soda, and vegetable soap. Scented varieties are made with organic essential oils, not synthetic fragrances.
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Designed and Packaged Sustainably
By making a concentrated laundry powder, we eliminate the need for unnecessary plastic, like hidden liners or PVA pods and sheets.
Powdered detergent is lighter than liquid detergent, making it more energy- and cost-effective to ship to you.
With our zero-waste bucket program, we remove the packaging altogether and reuse the buckets and the shipping boxes.
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Manufactured in the United States
Our products are made in the USA from 70% domestically sourced materials.*
We design and manufacture our powder detergent in our Chicago factory and ship it directly to you and our retail partners.
Our team members earn living wages and benefits and are integral to continually improving our products and processes.
*Based on raw material sourcing by cost in 2024.
People- and Planet-Friendly
People- and Planet-Friendly
We aim to make the best cleaning products we can with people and the planet in mind. “People- and planet-friendly” is our shorthand for that goal and the decisions and practices we make to support it. We use the terms “sustainable” and “sustainably” in a similar way to describe our products and practices.
We give specific examples to back up these phrases whenever we can, including factual descriptions of ingredients and packaging, company practices, and third-party certifications that hold us accountable.
Plastic-Free
Plastic-Free
Plastic-free means that the finished product contains no plastic in the ingredients and packaging.
While we design our finished products to eliminate as much plastic as possible, plastic may still be used in other parts of the product life cycle, such as the supply chain and manufacturing processes. For instance, raw materials may arrive at our factory in plastic shipping materials, and our team members use plastic gloves when handling chemicals during soapmaking.
Safer Ingredients
Safer Ingredients
Conventional cleaning products pose numerous health risks for people and the planet. We provide safer alternatives made with ingredients, materials, and processes that minimize negative impact.
We value third-party screenings that help us verify that our products meet our high standards for safety. Our products are MADE SAFE® Certified for ingredient safety. Laundry Powder is rated “A” by the Environmental Working Group in their Guide to Healthy Cleaning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Laundry Powder non-toxic?
Is Laundry Powder non-toxic?
Our Laundry Powder is made with ingredients that have been screened by MADE SAFE® for human and environmental health and safety. It is also graded A by EWG for ingredient safety. We genuinely want to make the best cleaning products for people and the planet. Third-party certification and ratings help us avoid ingredients of concern and focus on making great products.
Non-toxic is an unregulated term with no formal definition. We prefer to disclose the specific ingredients and materials used in our products so you can make informed decisions about what you use in your home.
Is Laundry Powder eco-friendly?
Is Laundry Powder eco-friendly?
Our zero-waste Laundry Powder bucket is made with ingredients and packaging chosen to minimize negative environmental impact without compromising on cleaning power. All ingredients are certified by MADE SAFE® for human and environmental health and safety. When you're done with the bucket, send it back to use using the pre-paid return label. We'll clean and reuse it!
Eco-friendly is an unregulated term with no formal definition. We prefer to disclose the specific ingredients and materials used in our products so you can make informed decisions about how products you use may affect the planet.
Is Laundry Powder plastic-free?
Is Laundry Powder plastic-free?
Our zero-waste Laundry Powder bucket does not contain any single-use plastic. By making a concentrated dry powder, we eliminate the need for unnecessary plastic like jugs, bottles, liners, pouches, pods, sheets, or strips.
When you're done with the bucket, send it back to us using the pre-paid return label. We'll clean and reuse it!
How much Laundry Powder do I use per load?
How much Laundry Powder do I use per load?
How much Laundry Powder you should use depends on your washing machine and the size and soil level of the load you’re washing. Start with 1/2 tablespoon if you have a high-efficiency (HE) washer or 1 tablespoon if you have a standard (non-HE) machine. This is based on a typical washing machine size of approximately 3.1–4 cubic feet and a load size of about 12–16 pounds.
Check out our How to Use Laundry Powder guide learn more.
Does Laundry Powder work with cold water?
Does Laundry Powder work with cold water?
In most cases, Laundry Powder will work well in the cold cycle, but you may want to use semi-warm or warm in cold weather.
Laundry Powder, like all other laundry detergents and soaps, requires water to be at least 60 degrees Fahrenheit (15.56 degrees Celsius) to work properly.
In most modern washing machines, the ‘cold’ cycle mixes cold and hot water to reach this temperature. However, some machines also have a ‘tap cold’ setting that does not add hot water and may therefore not get warm enough to activate detergent. Additionally, cold weather can lower the temperature of water in your pipes and prevent the wash cycle from becoming warm enough. In this case, we recommend a warmer setting.
Check out our 3 Tips for Cold Weather Laundry guide learn more.