Fresh laundry should feel good.
Warm towels. Soft sheets. The quiet comfort of clean clothes that smell lightly fresh and feel right against your skin. But after trying so many natural laundry detergents over the years, I could never quite find one that worked the way I wanted it to.
Some were gentle but left my clothes feeling a bit off. Some had good ingredients but did not clean well. And others looked eco friendly but were still filled with things I try to avoid.
I wanted something better. Something that used safe, clean ingredients and actually made my laundry feel fresh. So I made it myself.
Today I am sharing the story behind it. And yes, the laundry soap I created is now available on the website. It is natural, made in Canada, and crafted to do exactly what a laundry soap should. It cleans deeply, rinses away fully, and leaves nothing behind but soft, fresh fabric.
What Is Usually in Laundry Detergent
Even many green or gentle laundry detergents still contain ingredients that give me pause. I am not here to tell you what to use. But these are a few that I personally choose to avoid.
Fragrance or parfum
This often stands in for dozens of unlisted ingredients. Some of those compounds have been linked to hormone disruption, respiratory issues, and skin irritation. Since it is considered a trade secret, companies do not need to tell you what is actually in it.
Optical brighteners such as disodium distyrylbiphenyl disulfonate
These are added to make fabrics appear cleaner by coating them with a light reflecting film. They do not remove dirt. Many are known skin irritants and can take a long time to break down in water systems.
Preservatives like methylisothiazolinone
These are used to extend shelf life but have been linked to allergic reactions and skin sensitivity. I have seen them show up in products that are marketed as hypoallergenic.
What I Use Instead
When I created this natural laundry soap, I wanted each ingredient to be purposeful. The result is a concentrated powder that cleans deeply, rinses clean, and feels safe to use on everything from soft pyjamas to kitchen rags.
It contains
• Sodium carbonate to lift dirt and oil
• Baking soda and citric acid to freshen and balance pH
• Magnesium sulfate to soften water
• Borax to help with stains and odours
• Essential oils of lemon and lime to cut grease and leave a light, fresh scent
• A touch of coconut and castor oil to round it out
No fillers. No synthetic fragrance. No extras that do not belong in your laundry.
Why It Works So Well
This natural laundry soap is low sudsing and works in both HE and standard machines. It is safe for sensitive skin, septic systems, and homes that want to keep things simple.
You only need one tablespoon per load. Clothes come out clean, soft, and lightly fresh. Over time, you may notice old buildup washing away and your laundry feeling better than it has in a while.
Made in Canada and Now Available
This product is made in small batches here in Canada. I created it because I needed something better for my own home. And now I am so proud to offer it to yours.
If you are looking for a natural laundry detergent made in Canada that actually works, this is it.
Stay Wild, Stay Natural
Krista
Simply Wild Co Naturals