laundry detergent – 50 loads
smarter, easier, greener
it may be hard to believe, but this tiny bottle of 8X ultra-concentrated laundry detergent can do big things. that’s because the plant-based formula with smartclean technology® seeks out dirt and stains in a revolutionary new way to deliver beautifully clean clothes with just 1/4th the dose of the leading brand. plus, its handy pump makes for easy, one-handed use. no mess. no waste. no aching biceps.
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you've heard that saying before, when something refreshing just breezed in, and everything's a little bit better because of it? well, this scent is just like that – a breath of fresh air. the kind you smell. pretty much named itself.
| ingredient | what it does | environmental + health summary | learn more |
|---|---|---|---|
| ethanol | solvent | biodegrades readily; fermented from plant sugars such as corn or sugar beets; not irritating to skin | |
| propanediol | solvent | biodegrades readily; derived from plant sugars such as corn; low skin and eye irritation | |
| monoisopropylanolamine | solvent | made from synthetic materials | |
| ethyl glycerin acetal levulinate | solvent | derived from corn stalks, readily biodegradable | |
| coco/soy methyl ester | surfactant (cleaning agent) | biodegrades readily; derived from plant sources | |
| glycerin | solvent | biodegrades readily; derived from plant sources; not irritating to skin | |
| lauryl alcohol ethoxylate | surfactant (cleaning agent) | biodegrades readily; derived from palm or coconut oil; low skin irritation | |
| lauryl ethoxylate | surfactant (cleaning agent) | biodegrades readily; derived from plant sources | |
| PEG 300 monooctyl ether | surfactant (cleaning agent) | biodegrades readily; derived from plant oils such as coconuts | |
| sodium alkane sulfonate | surfactant (cleaning agent) | biodegrades readily; made from synthetic materials; low skin irritation | |
| lactic acid | water softener | biodegrades readily; derived from plant sugars such as corn | |
| polyester | prevents dirt and oils from redepositing on fabric in the wash | made from synthetic materials | |
| fragrance (parfum) | fragrance | blended composition is partly essential oils + partly synthetic ingredients | free of phthalates, NPEs + other dirty ingredients; non-toxic in use, free of carcinogens + tested for skin irritation + allergies |
| carboxymethylinulin | disperses soils | inherently biodegradable; derived from chicory plants; not irritating to skin | |
| decyl glucoside, lauryl glucoside or caprylyl/myristyl | surfactant (cleaning agent) | biodegrades readily; derived from corn sugars, coconut or palm oil | |
| coco methyl ester sulfonate | surfactant (cleaning agent) | biodegrades readily; derived from plant oils such as coconut; not irritating to skin | |
| soy methyl ester ethoxylate | surfactant (cleaning agent) | derived from plant sources; low skin irritation | |
| cellulase | cleaning enzyme | biodegrades readily; naturally derived | |
| protease | cleaning enzyme | biodegrades readily; naturally derived | |
| protease | cleaning enzyme | biodegrades readily; naturally derived | |
| amylase | cleaning enzyme | biodegrades readily; naturally derived | |
| mannanase | cleaning enzyme | biodegrades readily; naturally derived | |
| distyrylbiphenolsulfonate | optical brightener | biodegradable; made from synthetic materials; not irritating to skin | |
| updated 09/20/14 |
all of method’s ingredients are comprehensively assessed by a leading research firm to ensure their safety for people and the environment. you can find a list of all our ingredients here. please contact us if you’d like more details on an ingredient, or visit MBDC to read more about the assessment process.