Oxygen Bleach Powder (Oxi-Boost) vs. Charlie's Soap Laundry Powder

Materials

• Sodium percarbonate
• Sodium carbonate

Common claims

• Color-safe bleach alternative
• Brightens whites and colors
• Fragrance-free

Concerns / watch-outs

• Should be kept dry; reacts with moisture and releases oxygen prematurely
• Irritating if inhaled as dry powder; use in ventilated areas

Notes

One of the best chlorine-bleach alternatives. Sodium percarbonate breaks down into oxygen and washing soda — both non-persistent in the environment.

Cleaner alternatives

• powder laundry detergent
• baking soda scrub

Materials

• Sodium carbonate
• sodium gluconate
• non-ionic surfactant

Common claims

• Only 1 tablespoon per load
• No fragrance, brighteners, or fillers
• Works in cold water

Concerns / watch-outs

• Low-sudsing — may feel like it's not working if you're used to conventional detergents

Notes

One of the cleanest laundry detergent formulas available. No fragrance, no optical brighteners, no dyes. A top recommendation for sensitive skin.

Cleaner alternatives

• fragrance free laundry detergent
• dropps fragrance free pods