Our new Laundry Detergent powder is safe to use on baby clothes and to use around pets. Used as a laundry detergent in a washing machine, it is safe for sensitive skin. We recommend double rinsing or smaller loads to increase the water ratio for anyone that is extremely sensitive no matter what laundry product is used. As with any powdered laundry detergent, care should be taken to not inhale any product dust when transferring the powder to the washing machine. Any residue that gets on the skin or in the eyes should be rinsed immediately from the skin and flushed from the eyes.

Enzymes break down stains and dirt on fabric. They work at lower temperatures, which can save energy and money, be more environmentally friendly, and allow for washing a wider variety of materials. Enzymes can also help clean delicate fabrics that might be damaged by hot water. 

While the enzymes in Branch Basics' laundry detergent are safe and rated a 2 on the EWG Skin Deep Database, if a person has known sensitivities to enzymes, or is just very cautious about using new products, then extra care should be taken. Make sure to not inhale any product dust when transferring  the powder from the bag to the washer, and wash small loads and or double rinse. 

If you want to avoid enzymes, our Branch Basics Concentrate Laundry Solution is a great alternative for our customers that have enzyme sensitivities.

Both are great cleaners for laundry. However, Oxygen Boost bleaches and removes stains while Laundry Detergent powder has additional ingredients that further breaks down stains, removes them, and prevents them from redepositing on to clothes. Laundry Detergent powder does everything Oxygen Boost does and more. The Laundry powder also activates strong bleaching action in cold water due to the ingredient TAED which interacts with sodium percarbonate.

Branch Basics is pursuing Made Safe Certification and EWG Verification. Submissions are underway, but we do not have either yet. We have designed this product with the intent of obtaining both. 

The ingredients and purpose for each ingredient in the Laundry Detergent powder are:

• Sodium Carbonate- helps to remove dirt, grease, and stains from fabric
• Sodium Percarbonate- removes stains and brightens colors
• Sodium Gluconate- builder, chelator, anti-redeposition agent and corrosion inhibitor
• Decyl Glucoside- foaming agent, cleansing agent, and conditioner
• Sodium Metasilicate- improves the cleaning efficiency of the surfactants and bleaching aid
• TAED (Tetraacetylethylenediamine)- bleach activator to help remove stains and disinfect
• Protease- an enzyme that breaks down compounds for stain removal
• Amylase- an enzyme that breaks down starchy stains
• Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate- a surfactant that creates a foamy lather as it cleans, and is very effective in removing oil and dirt from clothes 
• Poly (itaconic acid-co-AMPS) Sodium Salt- a polymer and water softener

You typically would not need to use Oxygen Boost with our Laundry Detergent powder because our Laundry Detergent already has Oxygen Boost's ingredients built into the formula. Adding Oxygen Boost can make whites even whiter, however, it could dull colors or reduce the softness of certain fabrics.

Both our liquid Concentrate Laundry Solution and Laundry Detergent powder have their unique benefits, and the choice ultimately comes down to personal preference.

Our Laundry Detergent powder is incredibly convenient, requiring just one scoop per load with no additional products needed. 

On the other hand, our Concentrate Laundry Solution uses our Concentrate model, where you mix water with the Concentrate in a laundry bottle and add a scoop of our Oxygen Boost for extra cleaning power. For those who are extremely sensitive, this option may be best for you. The liquid Laundry Solution is the best choice when washing delicates, wool and silk. 

Choose the option that best fits your laundry routine and health needs! We are excited to be expanding our product lineup to provide more options for creating a healthy home with our safe, effective products. Our new products were created to complement our existing range of products, offering even more choices for maintaining a healthy home environment.