Original Laundry Detergent Powder
Original Laundry Detergent Powder
Original Laundry Detergent Powder
Original Laundry Detergent Powder
Original Laundry Detergent Powder
Original Laundry Detergent Powder
Original Laundry Detergent Powder
Original Laundry Detergent Powder
Original Laundry Detergent Powder
Original Laundry Detergent Powder
Original Laundry Detergent Powder
4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
1,556 Reviews

Original Laundry Detergent Powder

$22.99
4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
1,556 Reviews
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Our Original Laundry Detergent Powder is powerful enough to clean your dirtiest clothes without any harmful chemicals, so you can live your life (and do your laundry) fearlessly!

  • Just one scoop (1 TBSP) per load
  • Made with only 4-5 clean, simple ingredients
  • Deep clean power; proven more effective than leading brands
  • Gentle for sensitive skin
  • Can be used in standard, commercial, and High-Efficiency (HE) washers 
  • Highly concentrated formula costs less per load than leading brands
  • Available in 70 and 120 load sizes

For a safer, more powerful wash every time:

Step 1. Choose either warm or hot water. If your clothing requires cold water, opt for our All Sport Wash - Active Wear Detergent instead or pre-dissolve your powder in hot water before adding to your machine!

Step 2. Add the powder directly to your washing machine before adding laundry, for both standard and HE washing machines.

Step 3. Follow up the wash cycle in the dryer with our Wool Dryer Balls!

PRO TIP: If your home has hard water, add ½ cup of white vinegar to balance the pH level. Vinegar is a natural fabric softener! Use Oxygen Whitener as a laundry booster for extra dirty or stained loads — it’s a chlorine-free, color-safe bleach alternative.

We adhere to strict ingredient integrity, so you’ll never find harmful chemicals in our products. Molly’s Suds Original Laundry Detergent Powder includes only 4-5 simple yet powerful ingredients:

  • Sodium Carbonate sourced from the Green River Basin in Wyoming (detergent; 497-19-8)
  • Sodium Bicarbonate (odor remover, pH adjuster; 144-55-8)
  • Magnesium Sulfate (Heptahydrate) (freshener, 10034-99-8)
  • Unrefined Sea Salt (water softener; 7647-14-5)
  • Essential Oil(s) and/or 100% Natural Fragrance(s)*

    *Peppermint Scent contains Organic (Arvensis) Peppermint Oil

    *Unscented contains no essential oils or fragrances

    *All other scents contain 100% natural fragrances derived from plant essences & oils. Safer Choice & ISO-16128 compliant.

    Safety Data Sheet(s)

    In a world where chemicals are not explained or closely regulated, it can be hard to find laundry and household cleaners made with truly safe ingredients. Here is a complete list of the ingredients we choose and why we use them

    Molly’s Suds Original Laundry Powder does not contain: Synthetic Fragrances, Formaldehyde & 1,4-Dioxane, Optical Brighteners, Synthetic Nonylphenol Ethoxylates, Phosphates, Chlorine, Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES), Phthalates, Parabens, Methylisothiazolinone, Cocamide DEA

    Learn More About Our Original Laundry Detergent Powder

    This is the product that started it all! Molly’s Suds Original Laundry Detergent Powder was the first laundry powder we created and is our flagship product. As Monica Leonard (our founder) began discovering the toxic chemicals included in common household cleaning products, she knew she needed to remove them from her home and replace them with safer, simpler cleaning products that really worked.

    The one place she couldn’t find a satisfactory option? The laundry room! All of the 'natural' products she tried didn’t clean well or left a sticky residue. Many of them even included questionable ingredients. A truly clean AND effective laundry detergent powder was nowhere to be found — so, she decided to partner with a green chemist to create her own!

    A short time later, our Original Laundry Powder hit the shelves of our newly launched brand, Molly’s Suds. It’s a powerful and gentle detergent powder that remains one of our best sellers to this day.

    To read more about the story of how Molly’s Suds came to be, click here.

    How to Use

    For a safer, more powerful wash every time:

    Step 1. Choose either warm or hot water. If your clothing requires cold water, opt for our All Sport Wash - Active Wear Detergent instead or pre-dissolve your powder in hot water before adding to your machine!

    Step 2. Add the powder directly to your washing machine before adding laundry, for both standard and HE washing machines.

    Step 3. Follow up the wash cycle in the dryer with our Wool Dryer Balls!

    PRO TIP: If your home has hard water, add ½ cup of white vinegar to balance the pH level. Vinegar is a natural fabric softener! Use Oxygen Whitener as a laundry booster for extra dirty or stained loads — it’s a chlorine-free, color-safe bleach alternative.

    Ingredients

    We adhere to strict ingredient integrity, so you’ll never find harmful chemicals in our products. Molly’s Suds Original Laundry Detergent Powder includes only 4-5 simple yet powerful ingredients:

    • Sodium Carbonate sourced from the Green River Basin in Wyoming (detergent; 497-19-8)
    • Sodium Bicarbonate (odor remover, pH adjuster; 144-55-8)
    • Magnesium Sulfate (Heptahydrate) (freshener, 10034-99-8)
    • Unrefined Sea Salt (water softener; 7647-14-5)
    • Essential Oil(s) and/or 100% Natural Fragrance(s)*

      *Peppermint Scent contains Organic (Arvensis) Peppermint Oil

      *Unscented contains no essential oils or fragrances

      *All other scents contain 100% natural fragrances derived from plant essences & oils. Safer Choice & ISO-16128 compliant.

      Safety Data Sheet(s)

      In a world where chemicals are not explained or closely regulated, it can be hard to find laundry and household cleaners made with truly safe ingredients. Here is a complete list of the ingredients we choose and why we use them

      Molly’s Suds Original Laundry Powder does not contain: Synthetic Fragrances, Formaldehyde & 1,4-Dioxane, Optical Brighteners, Synthetic Nonylphenol Ethoxylates, Phosphates, Chlorine, Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES), Phthalates, Parabens, Methylisothiazolinone, Cocamide DEA

      Learn More

      Learn More About Our Original Laundry Detergent Powder

      This is the product that started it all! Molly’s Suds Original Laundry Detergent Powder was the first laundry powder we created and is our flagship product. As Monica Leonard (our founder) began discovering the toxic chemicals included in common household cleaning products, she knew she needed to remove them from her home and replace them with safer, simpler cleaning products that really worked.

      The one place she couldn’t find a satisfactory option? The laundry room! All of the 'natural' products she tried didn’t clean well or left a sticky residue. Many of them even included questionable ingredients. A truly clean AND effective laundry detergent powder was nowhere to be found — so, she decided to partner with a green chemist to create her own!

      A short time later, our Original Laundry Powder hit the shelves of our newly launched brand, Molly’s Suds. It’s a powerful and gentle detergent powder that remains one of our best sellers to this day.

      To read more about the story of how Molly’s Suds came to be, click here.

      4.8
      Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
      Based on 1,556 reviews
      Total 5 star reviews: 1.4k Total 4 star reviews: 113 Total 3 star reviews: 14 Total 2 star reviews: 15 Total 1 star reviews: 25
      97%would recommend this product
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      Reviews Summary
      Customers say this laundry detergent cleans effectively and leaves clothes fresh-smelling without heavy residue. Many appreciate the unscented and lightly scented options, particularly peppermint and lavender varieties. Users report needing only small amounts per load, making it long-lasting and economical. Common feedback highlights satisfaction with how it handles everyday wear, though some note it works best with pretreating tougher stains. Reviewers frequently mention switching from other brands and becoming repeat customers. A few mention concerns about occasional quality consistency.
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      1,556 reviews
      • TB
        Trusha B.
        Verified Buyer
        22 seconds ago
        Rated 5 out of 5 stars
        13 years later, still our go-to detergent

        We’ve been using Molly’s Suds for 13 years now and have no plans to switch. Finding a non-toxic laundry detergent that reliably cleans can be tricky, but this one works really well for our family. It gets our clothes clean and fresh without leaving behind heavy chemical residues or artificial fragrances. If you're looking for a simple, clean detergent that actually holds up over time, it's definitely worth trying.

      • SL
        Staci L.
        Verified Buyer
        Yesterday
        Rated 5 out of 5 stars
        Laundry

        Nice light fresh scent and clean feel

      • AD
        Amy D.
        Verified Buyer
        3 days ago
        Rated 5 out of 5 stars
        Original Laundry Detergent Powder

        Works great! Love the ease and simplicity without harsh chemical or overindulgent smells. Happy I have switched from Gain.

      • AJ
        Anita J.
        Verified Buyer
        3 days ago
        Rated 5 out of 5 stars
        I ordered the Citrus Laundry Detergent

        I really like this detergent and it gets my clothes clean safely.

      • FB
        Frances B.
        Verified Buyer
        4 days ago
        Rated 5 out of 5 stars
        The only one we use!

        We started using Molly’s Suds when we discovered that it does not test on animals and we were looking for a “clean” detergent without the addition of all the fake stuff. We also use Molly studs dishwasher pods to make sure we don’t have chemicals left on our dishes.