The Acadian Forest Laundry Powder Story

Our laundry powder will end your search for a natural product that consistently delivers fresh & clean results . . . it’s quite simply a whole lot of dirty, stinky, cleaning with meaning!

This laundry powder works in all kinds of water, is great in both high efficiency (HE) machines & standard washers, plus does extra duty as a cleaner for walls, floors & more!

Scented with our signature Acadian Forest essential oil, this laundry powder emits a refreshing scent that smells like a walk in our Nova Scotian woods, which will largely dissipate once clothes are dry, as the essential oils are too fragile to survive the laundry process. 😊

As to effectiveness, wow! One tablespoon does a load of cloth diapers, hockey or mechanic's clothes! Plus, fabric doesn’t streak or fade & no residue is left to irritate skin.

Features & Benefits

• Super-effective natural product great for folks with scent &/or chemical sensitivities 
• No dryer sheets or fabric softener needed & clothes come in soft when hung to dry
• Gluten-free, nut-free, vegan, unisex, all ages, no latex allergy reactive ingredients
• For high efficiency & regular machines, & for top load & front load washers
• Essential oil scented, septic-safe, not tested on animals
• Tough on stains & gentle for hand washing fine fabric
• Keeps colours bright & doesn’t fade or streak fabric 
• Cleans floors, walls & bathroom fixtures, too!
• Low suds, leaves no residue & softens fabric 
• For all temperatures & hardness of water
• Handcrafted in small batches with care

Scent FAQs

• Will my laundry be scented when it is dry?
  • No. Why? Essential oils are often too fragile to survive the laundry process.
• Can I buy the scent to use on my dryer balls?
  • For sure! Visit the essential oil section to make your selection. 
• How long will unused powder stay scented?
  • About 12 months. Essential oils are fragile & will dissipate if left open to the air. Store powder in air tight container between uses to maintain the scent.

Ingredients

Washing soda, borax, Pure & Simple Soap (sea water, saponified oils: olive, coconut, soybean, palm [sustainably harvested - Info on FAQ page]), essential oils: balsam, cedarwood, pine, birch

Pack Options

• Mini: 2 tablespoons
• Boxed retail: 950 gram 
• Bagged bulk: 2.27 kilogram
• Boxed bulk: 10 kilogram 
  

Packaging Info

• Mini: Recyclable plastic bag, recyclable paper insert
• Boxed retail: Compostable/recyclable box printed with vegetable ink, lined with recyclable zip lock poly bag
• Bagged bulk: Double recyclable plastic bags with bonus mini stain bar
• Boxed bulk: Recyclable/reusable heavy-duty box & double plastic bags, reusable clip to seal between uses, bonus full-size stain bar

How to Store & Dispense Bulk Laundry Powder

• Store soak in a securely closed container to keep dry & prevent essential oils from dissipating 
• Dedicate a separate scoop for each type/scent
• To store a portion elsewhere: Scoop into clean container & seal completely

Tip: Scented laundry powder is best stored in hard containers instead of bags in order to help essential oils not dissipate.

How to Use Laundry Powder

Instructions ~ Use in High Efficiency Washer

• Option 1 – Put powder in tray
• Option 2 – Mix powder with water & put in tray
• Option 3 – Put powder into drum with laundry

Instructions ~ Use in Standard Washer

• Put powder into washer whenever you prefer 😉

Instructions ~ Use for Stain Removal with Stain Bar

• Make a paste of powder & water
• Thoroughly wet stained area 
• Rub stain bar & powder paste into stain
• Rub fabric until stain is gone 
• OR let sit until the stain is gone 
• Hint: roll fabric up to keep it wet
• Launder as usual

Instructions ~ Use for Hand Wash

• Mix small amount of powder in water
• Submerge article to be cleaned & agitate gently
• Let soak 5 to 15 minutes
• Rinse well & dry as usual

Instructions ~ Regular Diaper Cleaning Routine 

Pre-wash – To get the poo & pee out

• Shortest cycle on washer with highest level of water
• 1 teaspoon laundry powder
• Cold water
• Hard Water Tip: If your water is really, really hard add 1/4 cup borax

Wash – To get them clean 😊

• 2 teaspoons laundry powder
• Cold water

Drying tip: Line-dry diapers whenever possible. The sun is such a great natural bleach & fresh air is so much easier on the elastics in the diaper shells than a hot dryer 😊

Two load tip: The ick-factor of the prewash water will be greater when the diapers are washed less frequently. That said, there will always be a noticeable difference, so we do recommend doing two washes.

High Efficiency Washer – Yields & How Much to Use

1 to 2 teaspoons per load:

• Mini: 2 tablespoons - up to 6 loads
• Boxed retail: 950 gram – up to 203 loads 
• Bagged bulk: 2.27 kilogram – up to 485 loads
• Boxed bulk: 10 kilogram – up to 2137 loads

Standard Washer – Yields & How Much to Use

½ tablespoon to 2 tablespoons per load:

• Boxed retail: 950 gram – up to 101 loads 
• Bagged bulk: 2.27 kilogram – up to 241 loads
• Boxed bulk: 10 kilogram – up to 1063 loads

How to Get the Best Value

• A little goes a long way, so use as directed
• Store away from direct heat & sunlight

General Safety & Product Notes

• For external use only
• Keep away from eyes
• Do not eat this product

Grandbaby-tested  Nana-approved! 

• We promise all of our products are tested on ourselves, family members (including grand babies!) & friends.
• We promise to never test any product on animals, even ones designed for pets. We test them on ourselves, family members & friends, too!
• We promise to make sure you are 100% satisfied . . . if there is any problem with your order or this product let us know & we will make it right.